4.1 The roles.Table 4.2 Introverts and extroverts.Table 4.3 The Nine Dimensions.
4 Chapter 5Table 5.1 SOLER.
5 Chapter 6Table 6.1 Branches and characteristics of emotional intelligence theoretical fram...Table 6.2 Skills to enhance information gathering.
6 Chapter 7Table 7.1 The elements of a complete handover.Table 7.2 An overview of the RSVP escalation method.
7 Chapter 8Table 8.1 Some aspects of legislation that impacts record‐keeping.
8 Chapter 10Table 10.1 Temperature measurement ranges.
9 Chapter 13Table 13.1 Appropriate blood glucose levels.
10 Chapter 17Table 17.1 Clinical features associated with anxiety.
11 Chapter 18Table 18.1 Types of shock.
12 Chapter 19Table 19.1 Some common misconceptions about the nature of pain.
13 Chapter 20Table 20.1 The main aids: Pillows, towels and face cloths.Table 20.2 Steps to be taken along with the rationale for Fowler’s position....Table 20.3 Details concerning the steps to be taken along with the rationale for ...Table 20.4 Details concerning the steps to be taken along with the rationale for ...Table 20.5 Detail concerning the steps to be taken along with the rationale f...
14 Chapter 23Table 23.1 Some internal and external factors underpinning skin problems.
15 Chapter 24Table 24.1 Some factors underpinning skin integrity.Table 24.2 An example of a good skin cleansing regimen.Table 24.3 Emollient types and descriptions.Table 24.4 Cleaning the compromised skin.Table 24.5 Medications to support skin integrity.
16 Chapter 26Table 26.1 Consequences of poor oral and dental health and descriptions.Table 26.2 Oral hygiene assessment tool.
17 Chapter 27Table 27.1 Effect of health conditions on the eye and associated structures
18 Chapter 28Table 28.1 Common conditions and the effect on the nail bed.
19 Chapter 29Table 29.1 Some underlying structures required for movement, support, protection ...
20 Chapter 30Table 30.1 How to measure weight.Table 30.2 How to measure height.Table 30.3 BMI score and categories.Table 30.4 An example of a daily food intake chart.
21 Chapter 32Table 32.1 NEWS 2 observations, including normal values and expected values durin...Table 32.2 Procedure to measure fluid input and output.
22 Chapter 35Table 35.1 Functions associated with the urinary system.Table 35.2 Types of catheters.
23 Chapter 36Table 36.1 Standards of the British Geriatrics Society.
24 Chapter 37Table 37.1 Abbreviated Mental Test Score (each question scores one point). A scor...
25 Chapter 39Table 39.1 Oxygen therapy. Procedural guideline.
26 Chapter 41Table 41.1 Excessive respiratory secretion in palliative care.Table 41.2 Checklist: Oral Suctioning.
27 Chapter 42Table 42.1 Features of Asthma inhalers.Table 42.2 The procedure guideline for administration of inhalation by metered do...Table 42.3 The procedure guideline for nebulisation. Procedure guideline 12.8 Med...
28 Chapter 43Table 43.1 Sources of Infection Control Advice.
29 Chapter 44Table 44.1 The principles of aseptic non‐touch technique.
30 Chapter 48Table 48.1 Decontamination of reusable equipment.Table 48.2 Risk categories related to functional areas and required service level...Table 48.3 Microorganisms’ survival time.Table 48.4 Disinfection levels.Table 48.5 Chemical agents and actions.Table 48.6 Medical devices and package symbols.Table 48.7 Warnings and Pictograms adapted from Health and Safety Executive.
31 Chapter 53Table 53.1 The platforms.Table 53.2 Example of the content of a risk assessment toolTable 53.3 Levels of self‐administration and supervision.
32 Chapter 54Table 54.1 Commonly used prefixes.
33 Chapter 55Table 55.1 Legal classifications of medicines.
34 Chapter 56Table 56.1 Abbreviations for the most common medicine administration routes.Table 56.2 Some abbreviations used on prescription charts and their meanings.Table 56.3 Types of oral medications.Table 56.4 Types of topical medications.Table 56.5 Intramuscular injection sites.
35 Chapter 57Table 57.1 Types of symptoms.Table 57.2 Understanding a patient’s presenting history of a symptom.Table 57.3 The nursing process as applied to pain.
36 Chapter 58Table 58.1 Classification of adverse drug reactions.
List of Illustrations
1 Chapter 1Figure 1.1 Transmission model of communication.Figure 1.2 Interaction model of communication.Figure 1.3 Transactional model of communication.
2 Chapter 3Figure 3.1 Aspects of the therapeutic relationship.Figure 3.2 The OARS model of motivational interviewing.Figure 3.3 The person is at the heart of the 6Cs.
3 Chapter 4Figure 4.1 The team cycle.Figure 4.2 Action‐centred leadership.
4 Chapter 5Figure 5.1 Peplau’s model of interpersonal relations.
5 Chapter 6Figure 6.1 Hierarchy of evidence.
6 Chapter 8Figure 8.1 An example of a specimen register used in a general practice.
7 Chapter 9Figure 9.1 The NHS feedback and complaints procedure.
8 Chapter 10Figure 10.1 Sites of the major pulses.Figure 10.2 Radial pulse.Figure 10.3 Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.Figure 10.4 Correct positioning of cuff.Figure 10.5 Electronic blood pressure monitor.Figure 10.6 Taking the temperature with a tympanic thermometer.Figure 10.7 BMI chart.Figure 10.8 Measuring arm length.Figure 10.9 Measuring MUAC.
9 Chapter 11Figure 11.1 Accessory cephalic, median cubital and basilic veins.Figure 11.2 Insertion of a needle at a 15–30° angle.
10 Chapter 12Figure 12.1 Limb lead position by colour.Figure 12.2 Chest (precordial) lead placement.Figure 12.3 Correct placement of V5 and V6 (note the horizontal placement)....Figure 12.4 Incorrect placement of leads V5 and V6 (note the curvature of th...Figure 12.5 Wandering baseline.Figure 12.6 Muscle tremor.Figure 12.7 Electromagnetic interference.
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