Blow Bottle Exercise

Blow Bottle Exercise (exhalation exercise) is a practice that requires deep inspiration and lung expansion to develop increase lung pressure.

Materials Used:

1. Tissue
2. Bottle
3. Stethoscope

Procedure:

Perilite Exposure

Perilite Exposure is the application of dry heat to the perineal area to provide comfort. It increases blood circulation and hasten wound healing.

Materials Used:

1. Perilite or heat lamp
2. Blanket
3. Perineal flushing set

Procedure:

1. Review physician's order.

2. Gather equipments and check it for safety factors i.e. frayed cords, bulb in place.

3. Bring lamp to patient's room.

Perineal Flushing

Perineal Flushing for Female

Materials:

1. 1 flushing can with warm water
2. 1 pick-up forceps sealed with antiseptic solution
3. 1 flushing forceps sealed with antiseptic solution
4. 1 bottle with dry sterile cotton ball
5. 1 waste receptacle

Procedure:

1. Explain the procedure to the patient. Screen the bed. Lock the door if in private room. This provide privacy to clients and minimizes anxiety during procedure that is often embarrassing to nurses and clients.

TPR

Temperature is the balance between heat produced and heat lost is measured by a clinical thermometer (mercury, glass, electronic or tape thermometer)

Pulse is the force of blood from the left ventricle as it flows into the arterial circulation.

Respiration is the continued process of drawing in and expelling of air from the lungs; taking of O2 and elimination of CO2, H2O and other products of oxidation.



Equipments to be Used:

1. Oral Thermometer
2. A box of tissue wipes
3. Wastes receptacle
4. Medicine tray
5. Watch with a second hand

Taking Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure is the force exerted by the blood against a vessel wall.


Equipments:

1. sphygmomanometer
2. stethoscope
3. jot down pad and pen

Procedure:

1. Inspect equipment for defects to avoid stopping n the middle of the procedure or cause any delays.

2. Wash hands.

3. Explain the procedure including the discomfort of a tightening cuff, the importance of relaxing the patient's arm and why silence during reading is preferred to the client.

4. Have client sit or lie down as preferred. Give her 15 minutes rest if client came in from the long walk under the heat of the sun or from exercise.

5. Position arm at heart level with palm up exposing patient's forearm.

Breast Care

Care rendered in preparation for breast feeding.

Materials Used:

A lined tray containing:
1. a jar/ bottle of clean cotton balls
2. lukewarm water in a container
3. kidney basin/ small bowl
4. waste container

Procedure:

1. Explain the procedure to the patient.

2. Prepare the necessary materials and perform medical handwashing.

3. Bring materials to the bedside and screen the patient.

Medical Handwashing Technique

Medical Hand washing is the mechanical removal of microorganisms from the hands and forearm with the use of soap and water.
 



Equipments Used:

1. bath soap in a soap dish
2. nail stick
3. hand towel

Points To Remember:

1. Jewelries must not be worn except for plain wedding rings for married individuals.
2. Fingernails should be short trimmed.
3. Fold sleeves approximately 2-3 inches from the elbows before starting the procedure.