Anatomy: The Respiratory System
Introduces the components of the respiratory system, discussing the respiratory organs and their function.
Aseptic Nursing Technique at the Bedside: Standard Precautions
Demonstrates proper hand washing and hand decontamination using alcohol-based agents; describes action required for observing Standard precautions, and demonstrates handling of equipment and supplies used in providing patient care in ways that help ...
Aseptic Nursing Technique at the Bedside: The Sterile Field
Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This series looks at ways in which this transmission takes place and actions the nurse must perform to prevent this from occu...
Assessment of the Newborn: The First 10 Minutes
Newborns have unique anatomy and physiologic characteristics that need to be assessed at birth. Nurses with limited or no experience in the obstetrical environment need to be made aware of these unique characteristics in order to perform a competent...
Assessment of the Newborn: The Head to Toe Assessment
This program looks at the complete head to toe assessment of the newborn. It begins with a discussion of vital signs and continues with presentation of issues related to eye care. Weighing and measuring are examined including presentations of "norma...