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OverviewPreparing for an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is very different from preparing for a theoretical knowledge examination - your clinical skills and performance will be tested rather than just your knowledge of the theory. It is important to understand how to achieve the best results in an OSCE, and this handy pocket-sized guide describes each clinical skill in turn to help you feel confident and prepared for the exam. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nina Godson , Kelly RyanPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Pearson Education Limited Dimensions: Width: 8.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 12.00cm Weight: 0.040kg ISBN: 9780273738978ISBN 10: 0273738976 Pages: 82 Publication Date: 11 August 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsWhat is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination? Infection Prevention Blood Pressure Measurement Pulse and Respiration Measurement Temperature Measurement Using a Tympanic Thermometer Aseptic Technique Elimination Needs: Stool Specimen Elimination Needs: Urine Testing (Urinalysis) Intramuscular Injection Technique Administering Oral Fluids and Fluid Balance Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Oral Drug Administration Useful Websites Further Reading Final TipsReviews...having just taken (and passed!) my OSCEs, I can still remember that awful journey to get to university on the day of my OSCEs. You're nervous, you're sweating (the pages of this guide are laminated, so essentially sweat-proof - they've thought of everything), you're sure you're not prepared and that you will forget everything and/or throw up on your assessor. Having this little book was great I could flick to the pages and review the material. It is an excellent survival guide. I thoroughly recommend it, especially if you're in your first year. - AC Silva, student nurse ...having just taken (and passed!) my OSCEs, I can still remember that awful journey to get to university on the day of my OSCEs. You're nervous, you're sweating (the pages of this guide are laminated, so essentially sweat-proof - they've thought of everything), you're sure you're not prepared and that you will forget everything and/or throw up on your assessor. Having this little book was great  I could flick to the pages and review the material. It is an excellent survival guide. I thoroughly recommend it, especially if you're in your first year. - AC Silva, student nurse Author InformationNina Godson, Kelly Ryan Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |