Keeping pace with current developments and improvements in the health care field, this #1-rated resource and reference manual covers the basics of providing care to a variety of patients, and helps users understand and appreciate the scope of the work and duties they will be expected to master and perform within their specific job. Offers 35 detailed chapters on everything from the health care system to communication skills, infection control, safety, the patient's environment, emergency care, measuring vital signs, patient nutrition, specimen collection, care of the surgical patient, neonatal and pediatric care, long-term care, and much more. Adds new material on total hip replacement, hepatitis C, career information regarding how to accept, keep, or properly resign from a job, and expands discussions on Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, the role of today's home health aide, cancer care, and mental health. Integrates challenging, real-life “Nursing Assistant in Action” scenarios throughout, and addresses cultural diversity and its implication on patient care, and the rights of patients and advanced directives. Over 100 color photos support material and add strong visual appeal. For individuals who are considering or learning to become a patient care assistant, certified nursing assistant, nursing assistant, home health aide or other similar title.
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Fully approved by the American Hospital Association, this comprehensive and full-color book covers the skills and procedures essential for meeting OBRA requirements--and has already helped thousands of people prepare themselves to become competent nursing assistants.
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Keeping pace with current developments and improvements in the health care field, this #1-rated resource and reference manual covers the basics of providing care to a variety of patients, and helps users understand and appreciate the scope of the work and duties they will be expected to master and perform within their specific job. Offers 35 detailed chapters on everything from the health care system to communication skills, infection control, safety, the patient's environment, emergency care, measuring vital signs, patient nutrition, specimen collection, care of the surgical patient, neonatal and pediatric care, long-term care, and much more. Adds new material on total hip replacement, hepatitis C, career information regarding how to accept, keep, or properly resign from a job, and expands discussions on Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, the role of today's home health aide, cancer care, and mental health. Integrates challenging, real-life “Nursing Assistant in Action” scenarios throughout, and addresses cultural diversity and its implication on patient care, and the rights of patients and advanced directives. Over 100 color photos support material and add strong visual appeal. For individuals who are considering or learning to become a patient care assistant, certified nursing assistant, nursing assistant, home health aide or other similar title.
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I am a Certified Nurses Aide, and I have read this book 3 times already. I am now taking notes. This book gives a lot of case studies, and easy to read instructions. This book has helped me to keep up to date on what is happening in the Health Care Field. It is also helping me with my course in becoming a Certified Medical Coding Specialist. The Appendix consisting of Medical terms, etc. is helpful to all who want to know how to understand medical jargon.
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I am currently studying to become a CNA in the state of Maine. This is the textbook and workbook we are using. I have found this text to be very thorough and I enjoy it very much. I would recommend it to any CNA or CNA student.
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This book is a wonderful guide to get you on your way to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. This is a wonderful career to have in the medical field. Helping people as a CNA is extremely rewarding.
Even if you're not looking to become a CNA, this book has excellent information for anyone who is in a caregiving situation. It has information ranging from infant care to elderly care. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the healthcare field or anyone who has someone they take care of.
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The health care environment is a continually changing and challenging place to work. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nursing assistants, companion website, nurse aide registry, helping measures, base hourly rate, clinical skills examination, central supply department, audio glossary, provide privacy for the patient, disposable bed protector, vital sign form, mechanical patient lift, discard disposable equipment, fanfold the top sheets, raise the side rails, ask another nursing assistant, cotton draw sheet, laboratory request slip, plastic draw sheet, plastic urine container, protective body mechanics, home care supervisor, bath blanket, routine urine specimen, comfortable working position Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Standard Precautions, Care Provider Skills, United States, Posey Company, Ann Arbor, Joseph Mercy Hospital, Age-Specific Competencies, Facility Requirements, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, Patient's Rights, Patient's Bill of Rights, Emergency Medical Service, Restraint Flow Sheet, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Good Samaritan, Airborne Precautions, Patient Placement, Older Adult Patient Browse Sample Pages:
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nursing assistants, companion website, nurse aide registry, helping measures, base hourly rate, clinical skills examination, central supply department, audio glossary, provide privacy for the patient, disposable bed protector, vital sign form, mechanical patient lift, discard disposable equipment, fanfold the top sheets, raise the side rails, ask another nursing assistant, cotton draw sheet, laboratory request slip, plastic draw sheet, plastic urine container, protective body mechanics, home care supervisor, bath blanket, routine urine specimen, comfortable working position Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Standard Precautions, Care Provider Skills, United States, Posey Company, Ann Arbor, Joseph Mercy Hospital, Age-Specific Competencies, Facility Requirements, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, Patient's Rights, Patient's Bill of Rights, Emergency Medical Service, Restraint Flow Sheet, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Good Samaritan, Airborne Precautions, Patient Placement, Older Adult Patient Browse Sample Pages:
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- Aging and Everyday Life (Blackwell Readers in Sociology) by Jaber F. Gubrium on page 411
- Making Gray Gold: Narratives of Nursing Home Care (Women in Culture and Society) by Timothy Diamond in Back Matter
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