How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
WEBOct 16, 2017 · To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide by 100; 1ml of 1% lidocaine contains 10mg per ml. You can apply the same calculation to 0.5% lidocaine: 0.5% lidocaine contains 500mg of lidocaine in 100ml; To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide 500mg by 100;
Why do we test for urea and electrolytes? - Nursing Times
WEBJan 24, 2014 · Urea and electrolytes are the most commonly requested biochemistry test. Low sodium levels can cause oedema, which may lead to heart failure. High potassium levels can lead to cardiac arrest and, since treatment is short term, their cause must be established. The glomerular filtration rate is used to assess kidney function.
How to perform chest auscultation and interpret the findings
WEBJan 6, 2020 · Ask the patient to move their right arm to the side so the right lateral chest can be assessed (Fig 4c). Starting with the upper lobe move to the middle lobe, and finally the lower lobe at the bottom (Ferns and West, 2008). Repeat on the left side where the lung is made up of an upper lobe and lower lobe.
Medicines administration 1: understanding routes of ... - Nursing …
WEBApr 24, 2020 · via skin, eyes, ears, nose, vagina, rectum, lungs (inhaled) The oral route is the most frequently used route of medicines administration and is the most convenient and cost-effective (Dougherty and Lister, 2015). Although solid-dose forms such as tablets and capsules have a high degree of drug stability and provide accurate dosage, the oral ...
Injection technique 1: administering drugs via the intramuscular …
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Depress the plunger slowly at a rate of 1ml/10 seconds; this aids absorption of the drug and reduces pain (Lister et al, 2020). Wait for 10 seconds to allow the drug to diffuse into the tissue, then quickly withdraw the needle (Lister et al, 2020). Apply a plaster over the puncture site if required.
The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics | Nursing Times
WEBSep 16, 2011 · Abstract. Goldsmith J (2011) The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics. Nursing Times; 107: 37, early online publication. The Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives is a set of key principles that should underpin the practice of all nurses and midwives, and remind them of their professional responsibilities. It is not just a tool used in fitness-to ...
Specimen collection 2: obtaining a catheter specimen of urine
WEBJul 10, 2017 · Dispose of any remaining urine according to local policy. Follow steps 13-16 above to complete the procedure. Specimen collection 1: general principles and procedure for obtaining a midstream urine specimen. Specimen collection 3: obtaining a faecal specimen from a patient with diarrhoea. Specimen collection 4: procedure for obtaining a …
Sociology in nursing 1: can sociology help to improve nursing …
WEBOct 5, 2015 · The first in a five-part series on sociology offers an overview of the debate about the relationship between sociology and nursing. Although sociological education is currently limited within nurse education, there is a long-held argument for its relevance. With a growing emphasis on preventative and public healthcare, sociology may yet prove ...
Administering Drugs via a Subcutaneous Injection - Nursing Times
WEBAug 28, 2018 · The subcutaneous route allows drugs such as insulin and heparin to be absorbed slowly over a period of time. Using the correct injection technique and selecting the correct site will minimise the risk of complications. This is the second article in a two-part series on injection techniques. (2018) Injection technique 2: administering drugs via ...
Principles of asepsis 1: the rationale for using aseptic technique
WEBApr 14, 2020 · The fundamental principle of an aseptic technique/ANTT incorporates protecting key elements of the equipment that should remain free from micro-organisms, for example, the inside of a sterile dressing or the barrel of a sterile needle (NICE, 2012). These ‘key parts’ or ‘key sites’ are crucial components of any invasive procedure.