NURS103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Intercostal Space, Toe, Hyperpnea
25 Mar 2017
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Chapter 4: techniques of physical examination and equipment. Demonstrate knowledge of routine practices and additional precautions for infection and control and safety. Use alcohol-based hand rubs for hands not visibly soiled or wash hands with soap and water for. Wear gloves when dealing with body fluid of patients! And change gloves between tasks or going from contaminated area to clean. Cough into sleeves if there respiratory secretions. May require gloves, masks, eye protection and gowns. Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomical position and anatomical terms. Posture is erect, toes and heels are touching, palms are facing anteriorly, arms are at the side of the body and head, eyes and toes are facing anteriorly. Anterior, posterior, inferior, superior, lateral, medial, palmar, plantar, flexor, extensor. Upper right quadrant, lower right quadrant, etc. Abdomen includes epigastric, umbilical, suprapubic, right/left hypochondriac, right/left lumbar, right/left inguinal. Describe inspection and the specific characteristic to be assessed.
