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Care of a Nasogastric Tube

Product code: NB04        

Overview:

Information presented in this CD-ROM instructional program is designed to assist the learner in understanding NG tube functioning and required nursing care. Mastery of the program will enable the learner to:

• Identify when the principles of medical asepsis are utilized.
• Discuss the assessment and tube measurement required prior to inserting an NG tube.
• Describe the process of inserting an NG tube and the client's potential response.
• Discuss methods used to determine accurate placement of the NG tube.
• Determine the correct suction pressure and placement of the air vent tube.
• Understand the concept of a double lumen NG tube.
• Explain the nursing care responsibilities required every 4,8, and 24 hours for an NG tube.

System Requirements:

Windows ®

• 300 MHz or higher Pentium® -compatible CPU
• Windows ® 9x, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, XP, or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Macintosh ®

• Power Macintosh ®, 120 MHz or higher
• Mac ® OS 8.5 or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Care of a Subcutaneous Port

Product code: NB02        

Overview:

This CD-ROM instructional program offers the learner information about the care and maintenance of an implanted port. Mastery of the program will enable the learner to:

• Understand the purpose of a subcutaneous port.
• Identify anatomical landmarks surrounding the embedded port.
• Identify when the principles of medical and surgical asepsis are utilized.
• Discuss the assessment required to detect infections.
• Discuss the appropriate steps required to maintain port patency.
• Describe the technique used for insertion and removal of the Huber needle.
• Explain the nursing responsibilities related to the Huber needle dressing, changing infusion connectors, and obtaining blood samples.

System Requirements:

Windows ®

• 300 MHz or higher Pentium® -compatible CPU
• Windows ® 9x, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, XP, or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Macintosh ®

• Power Macintosh ®, 120 MHz or higher
• Mac ® OS 8.5 or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Care of Central Venous Line

Product code: NB05        

Overview:

Information presented in this CD-ROM instructional program will assist the learner in understanding the purpose, function and nursing care required when caring for a client with a central venous catheter. Mastery of this program will enable the learner to:

• Understand the purpose of a central venous catheter.
• Differentiate between a short and long-term catheter.
• dentify when the principles of medical and surgical asepsis are utilized.
• Discuss the assessment required to detect infections.
• Understand the nursing responsibilities related to site assessment, care of the needle insertion site and replacement of intravenous tubing and injection caps.
• Describe the flushing protocol required to maintain lumen patency.

System Requirements:

Windows ®

• 300 MHz or higher Pentium® -compatible CPU
• Windows ® 9x, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, XP, or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Macintosh ®

• Power Macintosh ®, 120 MHz or higher
• Mac ® OS 8.5 or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Care of Chest Tubes

Product code: NB03        

Overview:

Information presented in this CD-ROM instructional program will assist the learner in understanding the dynamics of a closed-chest drainage system. Mastery of this program will enable the learner to:

• Understand the physiological functioning of a normal lung.
• Identify lung complications which require the insertion of a chest tube.
• Discuss the underlying principles of a closed chest drainage system.
• Identify when the principles of medical and surgical asepsis are utilized.
• Conduct an assessment of the respiratory system, wound site, tube patency and lung drainage.
• Determine system patency and detect air leaks.
• Identify factors, which reflect accurate documentation when caring for a chest tube.
• Explain the nursing responsibilities related to changing a chest drainage unit, accidental dislodgment and clamping a chest tube.
• The learner will be able to differentiate between a pleural and mediastinal chest tube.

System Requirements:

Windows ®

• 300 MHz or higher Pentium® -compatible CPU
• Windows ® 9x, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, XP, or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Macintosh ®

• Power Macintosh ®, 120 MHz or higher
• Mac ® OS 8.5 or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Care of Tracheostomy

Product code: NB06        

Overview:

This CD-ROM instructional program will assist the learner in understanding the features, functions and nursing care required for airway patency. Mastery of this program will enable the learner to:

• Identify the purpose for an outer and inner cannula, inflatable cuff, neck plate and obturator.
• Understand the patient care focus related to secretion management, prevention of infection, emergency readiness and support resources.
• Compare the size of the suction catheter to the tracheostomy tube size.
• Identify when the principles of medical asepsis are utilized.
• Determine the range of suction pressure required to aspirate secretions.
• Conduct an assessment of the respiratory and circulatory system prior to and following the aspiration of secretions.
• Explain the nursing responsibilities related to tracheostomy cuff care, cleansing the inner cannula and wound site, and changing ties on the tube.

System Requirements:

Windows ®

• 300 MHz or higher Pentium® -compatible CPU
• Windows ® 9x, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, XP, or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Macintosh ®

• Power Macintosh ®, 120 MHz or higher
• Mac ® OS 8.5 or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Oral and Nasotracheal Suctioning

Product code: NB07        

Overview:

This CD-ROM instructional program will assist the learner in understanding the potential risks, complications, and required assessment needed to perform the suctioning procedure. Mastery of this program will enable the learner to:

• Understand the purpose and risks of oral and nasotracheal suctioning. Identify when the principle of medical and surgical asepsis are utilized.
• Conduct an assessment of the respiratory and circulatory system prior to and following the suctioning procedure.
• Discuss the assessment criteria which determines the size of suction catheter and amount of negative pressure applied to aspirate secretions.
• Explain the need to oxygenate the patient before and after the suctioning procedure.
• Determine the correct placement of the suction catheter with measurement techniques.
• Describe the correct procedure for suctioning the respiratory tract.

System Requirements:

Windows ®

• 300 MHz or higher Pentium® -compatible CPU
• Windows ® 9x, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, XP, or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Macintosh ®

• Power Macintosh ®, 120 MHz or higher
• Mac ® OS 8.5 or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Physical Assessment of a Child

Product code: NB01        

Overview:

This CD-ROM instructional program is designed to assist the learner in understanding the techniques and equipment required to perform a physical examination on a preschool child. Mastery of this program will enable the learner to:

• Perform a thorough assessment on the following systems: head and neck, respiratory, cardiovascular, abdominal, musculoskeletal and neurological.
• Understand the techniques of inspections, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
• Conduct an interview with the child and parent to elicit pertinent information.
• Relate to normal and abnormal findings within each body system.

System Requirements:

Windows ®

• 300 MHz or higher Pentium® -compatible CPU
• Windows ® 9x, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, XP, or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor

Macintosh ®

• Power Macintosh ®, 120 MHz or higher
• Mac ® OS 8.5 or later
• 64 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD Drive
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor