What This Document Is
This document contains materials prepared for the final skills exam in RNSG 1144, Nursing Skills, at Laredo College for the Spring 2022 semester. It’s a focused collection of procedures and concepts assessed during the practical skills component of the course. It’s designed to help students review and prepare for demonstrating competency in core nursing skills.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in RNSG 1144 who need to successfully pass the final skills exam. It’s most valuable during the review period leading up to the exam, serving as a concentrated reference for key procedures. Successful completion of this exam is a critical step in demonstrating foundational nursing skills proficiency.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *review* of skills already taught and practiced in the course. It does not provide initial instruction on how to perform these skills. It assumes prior learning and hands-on experience. It also doesn’t replace the need for practice and supervised clinical performance. This preview does not include all content from the full document.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes detailed information on:
* Sterile Gloving procedures
* Principles of Sterile Technique (SATA format – Select All That Apply)
* Proper techniques for removing soiled gloves
* Vital Signs assessment and prioritization
* Causes of low heart rate (SATA format)
* When to assess apical pulse
* Intradermal injection procedures and appropriate supplies
* IM injection procedures, including site selection (ventrogluteal, vastus lateralis, deltoid) and the Z-track method
* Subcutaneous insulin preparation.
This preview only provides a summary of the topics covered and does not include the full procedural steps, SATA questions, or detailed supply lists.