Clinical Assessment Preparation

CPNE Study Guide

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Lab Stations ....................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Wound Management ..................................................................................................................................................6 1.2 Medication Administration................................................................................................................................... 11 Chapter 2: Overriding Areas Of Care............................................................................................................17 Chapter 3: Selected Areas Of Competencies ..............................................................................................19 3.1 Fluid Management.................................................................................................................................................... 19 3.2 Vital Signs .................................................................................................................................................................... 24 3.3 Abdominal Assessment .......................................................................................................................................... 26 3.4 Neurological Assessment....................................................................................................................................... 26 3.5 Peripheral Neurovascular Management .......................................................................................................... 27 3.6 Respiratory Assessment ........................................................................................................................................ 28 3.7 Skin Assessment........................................................................................................................................................ 30 3.8 Comfort Management.............................................................................................................................................. 31 3.9 Musculoskeletal Management ............................................................................................................................. 32 3.10 Oxygen Management............................................................................................................................................. 34 3.11 Wound Management............................................................................................................................................. 35 3.12 Medications.............................................................................................................................................................. 36 Chapter 4: Assessments to complete within the First Twenty Minute Assessments (TMA) ....39 Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice Assessment Tools ........................................................................41 Chapter 6: CPNE Nursing Care Plans ............................................................................................................42 Practice Patient Care Scenarios .....................................................................................................................47

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