The textbook is intended for mastering the professional module Performing work in one or more professions of workers, positions of employees (Performing work by profession junior nurse for patient care) in the specialties "Medicine", "Obstetrics", "Nursing" in in accordance with the State Educational Standard for Vocational Educational Institutions.

The educational material is presented concisely using diagrams, drawings, tables, various forms of medical documentation. Particular attention is paid to the key sections of nursing practice "Prevention of infections associated with the provision of medical care" and "Drug treatment in nursing practice". Medical procedures are set out in accordance with GOST R 52623.1-2008 “Technologies for performing simple medical services of a functional examination”, GOST R 52623.3-2015 “Technologies for performing simple medical services. Nursing care manipulations”, GOST R 52623.4-2015 “Technologies for performing simple medical services of invasive interventions).

A summary is given at the end of each section and is a brief overview of the information presented. The glossary contains an explanation of difficult terms. All sections of the book are completed by independent work for students with sample answers.

The textbook is recommended for teachers of the theory and practice of nursing, students of medical colleges and schools.