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The ability to properly use equipment, materials, and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures is an important skill for a nursing assistant or a healthcare professional. It can help you provide quality care to your patients, prevent errors or complications, and ensure safety and hygiene standards. Some examples of such equipment, materials, and supplies are:
- Bladder scan: This is a device that uses ultrasound waves to measure the amount of urine in the bladder. It can help you assess the need for catheterization, monitor urinary retention, and prevent urinary tract infections.
- Continuous passive motion device: This is a device that moves a joint or limb continuously through a controlled range of motion. It can help you prevent stiffness, reduce pain and swelling, and promote healing after surgery or injury.
- Blood glucose monitoring machine: This is a device that measures the level of glucose or sugar in the blood. It can help you monitor and manage diabetes, hypoglycemia, or hyperglycemia in your patients.
- Specimen collection: This is the process of obtaining samples of body fluids or tissues for testing or analysis. It can help you diagnose diseases, infections, or abnormalities in your patients.
To properly use these equipment, materials, and supplies, you need to follow the instructions and guidelines provided by the manufacturer, your supervisor, or your facility. You also need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks, gowns, etc., to protect yourself and your patients from infection or contamination. You also need to document and report the results or outcomes of the procedures accurately and promptly.