Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills

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Skill 15-6 Skill 15-7

Capping for intermittent use and flushing a peripheral IV cannula

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Administering a blood product transfusion

Chapter 16 Cardiovascular care Skill 16-1

Obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Skill 16-2 Skill 16-3 Skill 16-4

Applying a cardiac monitor

Performing adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Performing emergency automated external defibrillation

Chapter 17 Neurological care Skill 17-1 Logrolling a patient

Skill 17-2 Skill 17-3 Skill 17-4

Applying a hard cervical collar

Employing seizure precautions and seizure management

Caring for a patient in halo traction

Chapter 18 Laboratory specimen collection Skill 18-1 Testing stool for occult blood

Skill 18-2 Skill 18-3 Skill 18-4 Skill 18-5 Skill 18-6 Skill 18-7 Skill 18-8 Skill 18-9 Skill 18-10

Collecting a stool specimen for culture

Obtaining a capillary blood sample for glucose testing

Obtaining a nasal swab

Obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab

Collecting a sputum specimen for culture

Collecting a urine specimen (clean-catch, midstream) for urinalysis and culture Obtaining a urine specimen from an indwelling urinary catheter Using venepuncture to collect a venous blood sample for routine testing Obtaining a venous blood specimen for culture and sensitivity

APPENDIX A National competency standards for the registered nurse

APPENDIX B Competencies for registered nurses