Nursing Fundamentals I

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These are the images used in this course. Click on any of the thumbnails to enlarge the image.

Figure 1-1. The health-illness continuum.

Figure 1-2. Maslow's hierarchy of needs. — Figure 1-2. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

Table 1-1. Comparison of basic human needs and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

Hospital Bed Arrangement in Labor and Delivery

After wrapping the sheet over the top of the mattress, lift the edge at a 45 degree angle.

Tuck the end of the sheet under the mattress.

Then fold the grasped portion of the sheet down and slide it under the mattress, creating a neat and durable mitered corner.

Figure 4-1. Prone position.

Figure 4-2. Supine position.

Figure 4-3. Sim’s position.

Figure 4-4. Logrolling.

Figure 4-5. Fowler’s position.

Figure 4-6. Semi-Fowler’s position.

Figure 4-7. Lateral position.

Figure 5-1. Types of body movement.

Figure 5-2. Example of Assessment/Planning Form.

Figure 5-3. Range of Motion Flow Sheet

Figure 5-4. Example of Narrative Note.

Figure 6-1 Wrist or Ankle Restraint

Figure 6-2 Vest Restraint

Figure 6-3. Waist restraint.

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Figure 6-5 The Infectious Process Cycle

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This course is intended for use by nursing and medical professionals, and those in training for those professions.

"Nursing Fundamentals I" was originally developed by the U.S Army Medical Department, to train their medical personnel. It has been reformatted and augmented by the Brookside Associates for wider distribution.

While this material may be very useful to students of the health sciences, completion of this course does not imply competence or certification.

Nursing Fundamentals II

Continue your Introductory Nursing curriculum in Nursing Fundamentals II. This will broaden your understanding of:

Assisting with the Physical Examination.
Specimen Collection.
Catheterization of the Male and Female Patient.
Vital Signs.
Diet Therapy.
Introduction to Physical Assessment.
The Role of the Practical Nurse.
Perioperative Patient Care.

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I welcome visitors to this site who have no nursing or medical background. I understand you might be considering a nursing career, or are seeking nursing information for yourself or a family member. Or you may simply be curious.

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1. The Brookside Associates does not necessarily endorse or agree with all of the clinical opinions expressed, as those opinions belong to the authors.

2. The information provided in this course was believed by its' authors to be reasonably accurate and reliable when it was first published. Since then, scientific knowledge and clinical experience has expanded. Consequently, some of the opinions expressed here may be out of date, or would be phrased differently if written today.

3. Throughout the history of medicine, some of what was once believed to be correct, has later been shown to be incorrect.

4. References to military settings or military medical procedures may not be applicable to civilian situations.

All of these limitations should be considered in reviewing the contents of this website.

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