Title: Module 7: Introduction
Course: NUR 1008C Transition to Prof Nursing > Section: Module 7

The nurse promotes quality patient care by ensuring patient safety. This module is designed to identify ways to safely handle patients health issues.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Identify guidelines for use of proper body mechanics.
- Discuss active and passive range of motion exercises for individuals with mobility problems.
- Describe the risk factors that contribute to pressure ulcer formation.
- Classify types of wounds and the products used to promote skin integrity.
- Describe the appropriate use of restraints and nurses responsibility in fall prevention.
- Identify basic oxygen safety measures for use in both home and hospital setting.
- Describe the variety of positions that nurses use for client safety and for client comfort.

Readings

- Text A Silvestri - Chapter 16, 20, 50 (Stages of Pressure Ulcers)
- Text B Potter & Perry - Chapter 38,40, 47, and 48