3. 1. CLEANING,
DISINFECTION &
STERILIZATION
CLEANING:
it is a method of
removal of dirt including
some organisms from the
hands, skin & articles by
using friction with soap &
rinsing with water.
9. 2.HAND WASHING
• The procedure included to
emphasize importance of
hand washing as a
protection to the nurse
herself as a measure to
prevent cross infection and
as an outline for teaching &
supervising others.
10. 3.THERMOMETER
TECHNIQUE
• Two thermometer (one oral and one rectal) are
essential equipment which the nurse always
carries in her bag to check temperature of patient
11. 4.PEDICULOSIS
TREATMENT
• PRINCIPLES:
– It can be prevented by avoiding
contact with persons infested with
head lice , by cleaning & by early
detection & treatment.
– Pediculosis can be prevented by
dusting with DDT and by applying
benzyl benzoate to the head & scalp
of persons infested with lice & nits.
– Eyes should be protected when
treatment is given.
12. 5.SCABIES TREATMENT
• Scabies is acquired
through persons
contact with infected
persons . It is
characterized by
itching, scratching &
frequently by
secondary infection.
13. 6.EYE IRRIGATION
• Eye irrigation is a
procedure to
wash out the eye
from inner
canthus to outer
canthus.
14. 7.SURGICAL DRESSING
• PURPOSES:
– To remove & dispose of soiled dressing to prevent
spread of infection
– To cleanse area around the wound to prevent
additional infection.
– To apply sterile dressing to prevent other infection
& to promote healing.
16. 9.BLOOD PRESSURE
• It is the
measurement of
pressure of blood
on the wall of the
artery.
17. 10.URIANALYSIS
• It is a process of analysis urine scientifically to detect
abnormalities or to test the urine for evidence of
albumin, sugar & other abnormalities.
– Test for albumin in urine
– To test or check reaction of urine
– Test for sugar in urine
18. 11.COLLECTION OF
SPECIMEN
• It is a method to collect the
specimen in proper container for
diagnostic purposes.
– COLLECTION OF THE,
• Urine specimen
• Stool specimen
• Specimen of sputum
• Specimen for throat culture
19. 12.ADMINISTRATION OF
INJECTION
• PRINCIPLES:
– Follow every rule for giving right medicine
– Use separate sterile needles
– Alternate site of injection to prevent irritation
– Observe for signs of reaction
– Record medication
20. 13.VISUAL ACQUITY
• PRINCIPLES:
– It should be done when a child enters school
– Test should be made in private area where light is
adequate & controlled
– Any person with impaired vision should referred
to eye specialist
22. INTRODUCTION
• Mistreatment of older
people referred as
“elderly abuse”
–It was first described
in British scientific
journals in 1975
under the term
“granny buttering”
23. DEFINITION
• “it is generally agreed that abuse of older
people is either an act of comission or of
omission & that it may be either
intentional or un intentional. ”
25. RISK FACTORS
• Characteristics common to victims of abuse &
neglect.
– Female
– Age >75 years
– Poor health
– Low income
– Isolation
– Alcohol
– History of mental illness or domestic violence.
