The Supreme Nursing
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Table of Contents
Fundamentals 3 Maternity, cont. Mental Health 259
Scope of Practice 4 Danger Signs/Causes 190 Mental Health Overview 260
Delegation 5 Common Prenatal Tests 190 Theories and Therapies 261
Health Care Delivery 6 Signs of Labor 191 Brain Anatomy & Physiology 264
Nursing Ethics and Law 7 True vs False Labor 191 Mental Illness Diagnosis & Origins 265
The Nursing Process 8 Ten Ps 191 Psychotropic Drugs 265
Documentation 9 Pain Management during Labor 195 Treatment Settings 274
Common Medical Abbreviations 10 Fetal heart rate 196 Cultural Implications 274
Banned Abbreviations 12 Four Stages of Labor 197 Legal & Ethical Considerations 275
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 13 Postpartum Physiologic Adaptations 199 Assessment 276
Nutrition 14 Nursing Management Postpartum 200 Therapeutic Relationships 276
Safety 16 Pregnancy-related Complications 201 Therapeutic Communication 277
Infection Prevention and Control 17 Newborn Physiologic Changes 204 Stress 277
Medication Administration 18 Newborn Assessment 205 Childhood & Neurodevelopmental
Skin Integrity and Wound Care 23 Disorders 278
Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Pediatrics 206 Schizophrenia 280
Balance 27 Foundations of Pediatric Nursing 207 Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders 281
Dosage Calculation 33 Atraumatic Care 207 Bipolar Disorders 282
Lab Values Cheat Sheet 34 Health Supervision 207 Depressive Disorders 284
Head-to-Toe Assessment 35 Health Assessment 209 Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive
Head-to-Toe Template 38 Infancy 210 Disorders 286
Toddler 214 Trauma-Related and Dissociative
Med- Surg 41 Preschooler 216 Disorders 288
Burns 42 School-Age Child 218 Somatic Symptom Disorders 291
Cancer 47 Adolescence 220 Eating Disorders 292
Cardiac 50 Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions 222 Impulse Control Disorders 294
Electrolyte Imbalances 60 Common Labs and Diagnostic Tests 225 Substance Use Disorders 296
Endocrine 67 Fever 225 Personality Disorders 299
Gastrointestinal 84 Sepsis 225 Suicide and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury 301
Hematologic Disorders 103 Pediatric Health Disorders 226 Neurocognitive Disorders 303
Musculoskeletal 105 Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Neurology 120 226 Pharmacology 306
Renal 142 Neurologic Disorders 232 Analgesic Drugs 307
Respiratory Disorders 161 Disorders of the Eyes 235 Anesthetics 310
Shock 167 Disorders of the Ears 236 Antibiotics 313
Acid-Base Balance and Arterial Blood Respiratory Disorders 237 Cardiovascular Medications 317
Gases 170 Cardiovascular Disorders 242 Endocrine Medications 327
EKG Interpretation 172 Gastrointestinal Disorders 247 Female Sex Hormones 333
Genitourinary Disorders 254 Male Sex Hormones 334
Maternity 181 Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Gastrointestinal Medications 335
Fetal Development 182 Disorders 255 Respiratory Medications 340
Genetics 183 Integumentary Disorders 257 Psychotropic Drugs 345
Hormones during Pregnancy 184 Antianxiety & Hypnotic Drugs 345
Abbreviations/Terms 185 Antidepressant Drugs 346
Negel's Rule/GTPAL 186 Mood Stabilizers 349
Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy 186 Anticonvulsant Drugs 349
Physiologic Adaptations of Pregnancy Drug Tx for ADHD 350
187 Antipsychotic Drugs 350
Nutritional Needs during Pregnancy 188 Alzheimer's Dz Drug Tx 352
Prenatal Visits 189 Study Template Bundle 353
,Fundamentals Study Guide
Table of Contents
Scope of Practice 4
Delegation 5
Health Care Delivery 6
Nursing Ethics and Law 7
The Nursing Process 8
Documentation 9
Common Medical Abbreviations 10
Banned Abbreviations 12
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 13
Nutrition 14
Basic Terms and Guidelines 14
Diet Progression and Therapeutic Diets 15
Safety 16
Infection Prevention and Control 17
Medication Administration 18
Basic Terms 18
Pharmacokinetics 19
Timing of Medication 20
Rights of Medication Administration 20
Non-Parenteral Administration 21
Parenteral Administration 22
Skin Integrity and Wound Care 23
Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance 27
Overview of Acid-Base Balance 28
Types of IV Solutions 29
Complications of IV Therapy 30
Blood Types 31
Blood Transfusions 32
Dosage Calculation 33
, Scope of Practice
*Be familiar with your facility's
and state's nursing protocols.
Duties vary per state and
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) facility!*
Has advanced education and Registered Nurse (RN)
expertise in specialized area of
practice Supervises UAP and LPN
Autonomy in patient care; including Delegates to UAP and LPN
diagnosis and treatment of disease Assesses, diagnoses, plans,
Includes: Clinical Nurse Specialist implements, evaluates
(CNS), Certified Nurse Practitioner Collaborates with health care team
(CNP), Certified Nurse Midwife Uses critical thinking to develop and
(CNM), Certified Nurse Anesthetist assess plan of care
(CNA) Teaches at discharge
Invasive procedures (accessing ports,
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) removing central lines, administering
blood, chemo, etc)
Gives all meds
AKA Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) All duties of UAP and LPN
Under supervision of RN
May delegate to UAP (depending on
state and facility)
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
Duties include: e.g. CNA (certified nursing
Gathers data and reports findings assistant)
to RN Under supervision of RN
Routine procedures Cannot delegate duties
Ostomy & wound care, Duties include:
catheter insertion, check Ambulate
blood glucose, EKG Turn
Gives meds (not IV) Bathe
Works with stable pt I/O (but not IV)
Does NOT: Mouth care
work with new admission Toileting (includes basic ostomy
work with fresh post-op care)
do invasive procedures Linen changes
do any discharge teaching Feeding (unless aspiration risk)
All UAP duties Vital signs (unless pt unstable)
Weights
Nursing Career Ladder
School Study Guide
Bundle
YOUR RX FOR SUCCESS!
ap py
H
y ing!
stud
, The Supreme Nursing School Study Guide Bundle
Table of Contents
Fundamentals 3 Maternity, cont. Mental Health 259
Scope of Practice 4 Danger Signs/Causes 190 Mental Health Overview 260
Delegation 5 Common Prenatal Tests 190 Theories and Therapies 261
Health Care Delivery 6 Signs of Labor 191 Brain Anatomy & Physiology 264
Nursing Ethics and Law 7 True vs False Labor 191 Mental Illness Diagnosis & Origins 265
The Nursing Process 8 Ten Ps 191 Psychotropic Drugs 265
Documentation 9 Pain Management during Labor 195 Treatment Settings 274
Common Medical Abbreviations 10 Fetal heart rate 196 Cultural Implications 274
Banned Abbreviations 12 Four Stages of Labor 197 Legal & Ethical Considerations 275
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 13 Postpartum Physiologic Adaptations 199 Assessment 276
Nutrition 14 Nursing Management Postpartum 200 Therapeutic Relationships 276
Safety 16 Pregnancy-related Complications 201 Therapeutic Communication 277
Infection Prevention and Control 17 Newborn Physiologic Changes 204 Stress 277
Medication Administration 18 Newborn Assessment 205 Childhood & Neurodevelopmental
Skin Integrity and Wound Care 23 Disorders 278
Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Pediatrics 206 Schizophrenia 280
Balance 27 Foundations of Pediatric Nursing 207 Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders 281
Dosage Calculation 33 Atraumatic Care 207 Bipolar Disorders 282
Lab Values Cheat Sheet 34 Health Supervision 207 Depressive Disorders 284
Head-to-Toe Assessment 35 Health Assessment 209 Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive
Head-to-Toe Template 38 Infancy 210 Disorders 286
Toddler 214 Trauma-Related and Dissociative
Med- Surg 41 Preschooler 216 Disorders 288
Burns 42 School-Age Child 218 Somatic Symptom Disorders 291
Cancer 47 Adolescence 220 Eating Disorders 292
Cardiac 50 Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions 222 Impulse Control Disorders 294
Electrolyte Imbalances 60 Common Labs and Diagnostic Tests 225 Substance Use Disorders 296
Endocrine 67 Fever 225 Personality Disorders 299
Gastrointestinal 84 Sepsis 225 Suicide and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury 301
Hematologic Disorders 103 Pediatric Health Disorders 226 Neurocognitive Disorders 303
Musculoskeletal 105 Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Neurology 120 226 Pharmacology 306
Renal 142 Neurologic Disorders 232 Analgesic Drugs 307
Respiratory Disorders 161 Disorders of the Eyes 235 Anesthetics 310
Shock 167 Disorders of the Ears 236 Antibiotics 313
Acid-Base Balance and Arterial Blood Respiratory Disorders 237 Cardiovascular Medications 317
Gases 170 Cardiovascular Disorders 242 Endocrine Medications 327
EKG Interpretation 172 Gastrointestinal Disorders 247 Female Sex Hormones 333
Genitourinary Disorders 254 Male Sex Hormones 334
Maternity 181 Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Gastrointestinal Medications 335
Fetal Development 182 Disorders 255 Respiratory Medications 340
Genetics 183 Integumentary Disorders 257 Psychotropic Drugs 345
Hormones during Pregnancy 184 Antianxiety & Hypnotic Drugs 345
Abbreviations/Terms 185 Antidepressant Drugs 346
Negel's Rule/GTPAL 186 Mood Stabilizers 349
Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy 186 Anticonvulsant Drugs 349
Physiologic Adaptations of Pregnancy Drug Tx for ADHD 350
187 Antipsychotic Drugs 350
Nutritional Needs during Pregnancy 188 Alzheimer's Dz Drug Tx 352
Prenatal Visits 189 Study Template Bundle 353
,Fundamentals Study Guide
Table of Contents
Scope of Practice 4
Delegation 5
Health Care Delivery 6
Nursing Ethics and Law 7
The Nursing Process 8
Documentation 9
Common Medical Abbreviations 10
Banned Abbreviations 12
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 13
Nutrition 14
Basic Terms and Guidelines 14
Diet Progression and Therapeutic Diets 15
Safety 16
Infection Prevention and Control 17
Medication Administration 18
Basic Terms 18
Pharmacokinetics 19
Timing of Medication 20
Rights of Medication Administration 20
Non-Parenteral Administration 21
Parenteral Administration 22
Skin Integrity and Wound Care 23
Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance 27
Overview of Acid-Base Balance 28
Types of IV Solutions 29
Complications of IV Therapy 30
Blood Types 31
Blood Transfusions 32
Dosage Calculation 33
, Scope of Practice
*Be familiar with your facility's
and state's nursing protocols.
Duties vary per state and
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) facility!*
Has advanced education and Registered Nurse (RN)
expertise in specialized area of
practice Supervises UAP and LPN
Autonomy in patient care; including Delegates to UAP and LPN
diagnosis and treatment of disease Assesses, diagnoses, plans,
Includes: Clinical Nurse Specialist implements, evaluates
(CNS), Certified Nurse Practitioner Collaborates with health care team
(CNP), Certified Nurse Midwife Uses critical thinking to develop and
(CNM), Certified Nurse Anesthetist assess plan of care
(CNA) Teaches at discharge
Invasive procedures (accessing ports,
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) removing central lines, administering
blood, chemo, etc)
Gives all meds
AKA Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) All duties of UAP and LPN
Under supervision of RN
May delegate to UAP (depending on
state and facility)
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
Duties include: e.g. CNA (certified nursing
Gathers data and reports findings assistant)
to RN Under supervision of RN
Routine procedures Cannot delegate duties
Ostomy & wound care, Duties include:
catheter insertion, check Ambulate
blood glucose, EKG Turn
Gives meds (not IV) Bathe
Works with stable pt I/O (but not IV)
Does NOT: Mouth care
work with new admission Toileting (includes basic ostomy
work with fresh post-op care)
do invasive procedures Linen changes
do any discharge teaching Feeding (unless aspiration risk)
All UAP duties Vital signs (unless pt unstable)
Weights
Nursing Career Ladder
