CARE OF PATIENT UNIT The duty of the nurse is to ensure that the patients unit is kept clean and tidy at all times. She should learn all the cleaning skills in order to teach others and should willingly clean where necessary. The patient and his relatives are also taught to keep the unit clean …

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TYPES OF WARDS IN-PATIENT UNIT Private room: bed room with all other toilet facilities Cubicles: small or large, the partition may be a wall or curtains General ward: where several patients are placed Principles of Cleanliness Plan your work for cleanliness, to avoid waste of your energy and time Do dusting after sweeping Dust with …

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DISINFECTION OF THE UNIT Disinfectants defined as the agent or solutions used to kill or destroy the growth of microorganisms Disinfectants are the agent that free from infection. The term is usually applied to a chemical or physical agents kills vegetative forms of microorganisms Common Disinfectants Used Dettol (chloroxylenol): 1:2 to 1:1000 strength Hibitane (chlorhexidine): …

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TERMINAL CLEANING OF PATIENT CARE UNIT The sanitation of the bed, bedside cabinet, and general area of the patient care unit with a detergent/germicidal agent after the patient is discharged or transferred from the nursing care unit Performed at every patient care unit before the area is prepared for the next patient Reasons for Terminal …

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CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) (Definition, Purpose, Equipment, General Instructions, Procedure, Method, Do’s and don’ts in CPR and Complications. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone – untrained bystanders and medical personnel alike …

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BINDER – Purpose, Types, Equipment, Preparation, Arm Sling, Abdominal Binder and Breast Binder A binder bandage is designed for a specific body part for example; the triangular binder (sling) fits the arm. Binders are used to support large areas of the body, such as the abdomen, arm or chest. Binders are special wide bandages used …

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OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION – Definition of Terms, Effects of Oxygen on Body, Indications, Purpose, Classifications, Home Oxygen Therapy, Complications of Oxygen and Oxygen Safety Oxygen (O2) is administered as a corrective treatment for conditions resulting in hypoxia (low level of oxygen in the blood). Oxygen is classed as a medication and must be prescribed by a …

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OXYGEN TENT Fact tents can replace oxygen mask when masks are poorly tolerated by clients. When a face tent alone is used to supply oxygen, the concentration of 2 varies, therefore, if is often used in conjunction with a venture system. Face tents provide varying concentration of O2 at 8-10 L/minute An oxygen tent consists …

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HOME OXYGEN THERAPY Home oxygen therapy is available to clients who require continuous oxygen therapy at home. It is usually delivered by nasal cannula Purpose: to provide continuous oxygen therapy for patients Preparation Explain the procedure step by step to the patient and their relatives to confidence Explain about the safety precautions Classification In this …

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