{"product_id":"clinical-skills-for-healthcare-assistants-and-assistant-practitioners-isbn-9781118256411","title":"Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible, easy-to-read guide, outlining the fundamental and core skills integral to clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully updated in its second edition, this book is divided into three sections; the first looks at fundamental skills applicable to all staff, such as accountability, communication and record keeping. Section two explores core clinical skills such as respiratory care, pulse, blood glucose management and catheter care. Section three outlines complex clinical skills that require more in-depth training, such as medication and intravenous cannulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn invaluable resource for healthcare assistants and assistant practitioners, this book will also be of use to newly qualified practitioners, and students in health and social care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I: Fundamental skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Accountability 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation and registration 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthcare assistants and assistant practitioners 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities and accountability 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelegation 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Communication in healthcare 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy good communication is important 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition of communication 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication methods 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies to improve communication 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems or communication barriers 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills for the Health Care Certificate 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddendum 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Psychological well-being 34\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is meant by psychological care? 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological assessment in the healthcare setting 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of psychological care in the healthcare setting 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies to optimise psychological well-being 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacological (drug-related) options 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-pharmacological options 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapeutic sense of self 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Documentation and record keeping 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance and purpose of documentation in relation to clinical skills 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidentiality in records and documentation 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of documentation 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal aspects relating to documentation 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies to improve standards of record keeping 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II: Core clinical skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Pulse 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a pulse? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors affecting the pulse rate 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerminology 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomated devices 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFetal heartbeat 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Blood pressure monitoring 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is blood pressure? 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for monitoring blood pressure 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho requests the test? 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can take a BP reading? 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is done with the readings\/information? 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerminology 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKorotkoff’s sounds 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipment 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSites for recording blood pressure 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking blood pressure 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Temperature 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is temperature? 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for measuring temperature 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormal limits 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerminology 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a temperature reading 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoute 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a temperature reading 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Pulse oximetry 130\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is an oxygen saturation reading? 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can perform the test? 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for recording an oxygen saturation level 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mechanics of pulse oximetry 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipment 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormal readings 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a pulse oximeter 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Respiratory care 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is respiratory care? 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpper respiratory system 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLower respiratory system 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording a respiratory rate 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to measure and record a respiratory rate accurately 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and recording a peak expiratory flow rate 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming suctioning 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddendum 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Urinalysis and faecal occult blood testing 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for performing urinalysis and FOB tests 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrinalysis testing 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFaecal occult blood testing 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddendum 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Urinary catheterisation and catheter care 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrinary catheterisation 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of catheterisation 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient preparation for catheterisation 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsertion technique 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatheter care 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoval of catheter 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerminology 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Venepuncture 214\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for performing venepuncture 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon sites for venepuncture 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfection 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHand hygiene 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAseptic (sterile) technique 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth and safety 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironment 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming the skill: requirements and technique 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Blood glucose monitoring 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat causes diabetes? 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for performing blood glucose measurement 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood glucose levels 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypoglycaemia 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyperglycaemia 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Fluid balance and intravenous maintenance 256\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for monitoring fluid balance 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated anatomy and physiology 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrolytes 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluid balance charts 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe intravenous route 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare of the cannula 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscontinuing an IV infusion 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III: Complex clinical skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Medicines 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of healthcare assistants and assistant practitioners in relation to medicine administration 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of medicines 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication prescribing and legal aspects 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon medications 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErrors in administration and adverse reactions 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Peripheral intravenous cannulation 294\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for cannulation 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy perform peripheral IV cannulation 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to insert and remove a peripheral IV cannula 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironment 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming peripheral IV cannula: requirements and technique 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient education for peripheral IV cannulation 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems\/potential complications of peripheral IV cannulation 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Recording a 12-lead Electrocardiograph (ECG) 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim of this chapter 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant anatomy and physiology 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cardiac conduction system 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for recording a 12-lead ECG 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to perform a 12-lead ECG 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated aspects and terminology 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon problems and actions 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 337\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela Whelan\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer, Teaching and Learning Fellow, and Programme Lead, in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at Edge Hill University, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElaine Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Deputy Programme Co-ordinator BSc(Hons), and a SOLSTICE Fellow, in the Faculty of Health at Edge Hill University, UK.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners\u003c\/i\u003e is a bestselling and accessible guide to both the fundamental and advanced clinical skills integral to safe and effective patient care, which are required in a range of clinical settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully revised throughout, with new illustrations and photographs, the book is split into three sections. The first part covers the fundamental skills required by all staff, including accountability, communication, psychological care, and documentation and record keeping. 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