Chapter 1: Initiate IV Therapy

• Discuss methods for blood sampling
• Compare/contrast management of peripheral venous access devices and central venous access devices
• Review infection control principles associated with peripheral venous access devices
• Explain the principles of peripheral intravenous site selection and contraindications
• Discuss appropriate selection of IV catheter type and size
• Explain nurse management of IV therapy and peripheral IV access devices
• Identify modifications for performing IV therapy across the life span
• Outline nursing management for patients with a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump
• Describe nursing implications for a patient with an epidural infusion for pain management

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Chapter 2: Administer IV Push Medications

• Explain the advantages, disadvantages, and precautions associated with IV medication administration
• Identify information that must be checked before an IV push medication is administered
• Define “speed shock” and measures to prevent it from occurring
• Compare the procedure for administering an IV push medication through a primary IV line versus through a saline lock

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Chapter 3: Administer Blood Products

• Describe the types of blood products prescribed for common conditions
• Explain how a person’s ABO blood type and Rh factor impact blood product compatibility
• Describe transfusion reactions and their treatments
• Apply evidence-based guidelines for the safe administration of blood products
• Apply the nursing process to prevent, identify, and treat potential complications associated with blood administration
• Describe autologous blood donation
• Incorporate modifications in blood product administration to reflect variations across the life span and cultural beliefs

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Chapter 4: Manage Central Lines

• Outline indications for insertion of a central venous access device (CVAD)
• Compare and contrast the various types of CVADs and where they are inserted
• Describe the processes of verifying placement and securing a CVAD
• Describe infection control techniques to prevent infections associated with CVADs
• Identify potential complications associated with CVADs, prevention, and related nursing interventions
• Discuss how to safely change CVAD dressings and needleless connectors
• Outline the processes of safely accessing, flushing, and locking CVADs
• Describe blood sampling techniques from CVADs
• Discuss the components of routine documentation related to CVADs

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Chapter 5: Insert Nasogastric and Feeding Tubes

• Identify the indications for NG tube insertion
• Identify contraindications for NG tube insertion
• Outline essential safety principles related to the insertion of an NG tube, including evidence-based placement verification
• Outline nursing assessments and interventions related to the insertion of an NG tube
• Use clinical judgment to prevent, assess, manage, and document complications related to NG tubes
• Demonstrate the procedures for insertion and discontinuation of an NG tube
• Describe client care considerations prior to and following NG insertion

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Chapter 6: Manage Chest Tube Drainage Systems

• Describe the physiology of breathing and the importance of negative pressure
• Identify indications for chest tube placement
• Differentiate the basic compartments of a chest tube drainage system
• Describe the safety principles essential for chest tube maintenance
• Prioritize methods for troubleshooting chest tube drainage systems
• Outline nursing assessments related to caring for a client with a chest tube
• Prioritize the nursing interventions when caring for a client with a chest tube
• Use clinical judgment to prevent, assess, manage, and document complications related to chest tubes

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Chapter 7: Interpret Basic ECG

• Describe cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Apply leads for electrocardiograms (ECGs) and cardiac monitoring
• Identify basic cardiac rhythms
• Outline nursing interventions in response to the identified cardiac rhythm

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