Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants - Brossura

Sorrentino, Sheila A.; Remmert, Leighann N.; Gorek, Bernie

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0323066216 ISBN 13: 9780323066211

Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 2009

Riassunto

Ideal for shorter, more focused courses, this concise text provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. It clearly and logically presents the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels.

• Written at a clear, readable 7th grade reading level.
• More than 500 full-color illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures providing a clear, visual explanation of concepts and actions.
• Covers over 75 procedures, divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.
• Chapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help readers reinforce and evaluate what they've learned.
• Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help readers learn about the practices and beliefs of other cultures.
• Persons with Dementia boxes outline special factors to consider when caring for persons with dementia.
• NNAAP in select procedure title bars alerts readers to skills that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.
• UNIQUE! Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips & exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.

• Focus On the Pride boxes emphasize Personal and professional responsibility, Rights and respect, Independence and social interaction, Delegation and teamwork, and Ethics and Laws providing a convenient overview of key elements of the nursing assistant's responsibilities in providing competent patient care, and reminds readers that this caregiver role is one they can take pride in performing.
• Focus on Communication boxes includes guidelines for how to communicate most clearly to residents/patients and how to avoid making them feel uncomfortable emphasizing the importance of good communication while providing practical tips.
• Key Abbreviations are now listed at the beginning of each chapter to help familiarize readers with commonly used abbreviations.
• Includes three new chapters on Preventing Falls; Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person; and Mental Health Problems.

Su questo libro

Contenuti

1. Introduction to Health Care Agencies
2. The Nursing Assistant
3. Work Ethics
4. Communicating with the Health Team
5. Understanding the Person
6. Understanding Body Structure and Function
7. Caring for the Older Person
8. Promoting Safety
9. NEW! Preventing Falls
10. Promoting a Restraint-Free Setting
11. Preventing Infection
12. Body Mechanics
13. NEW! Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person
14. Assisting With Comfort
15. Assisting With Hygiene
16. Assisting With Grooming
17. Assisting With Urinary Elimination
18. Assisting With Bowel Elimination
19. Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids
20. Assisting With Assessment
21. Assisting With Specimens
22. Assisting With Exercise and Activity
23. Assisting With Wound Care
24. Assisting With Oxygen Needs
25. Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
26. Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems
27. NEW! Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems
28. Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia
29. Assisting With Emergency Care
30. Caring for the Dying Person

Product Description

Book by Sorrentino PhD RN Sheila A Remmert MS RN Leighan

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Mosby Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0323066216
• ISBN 13: 9780323066211
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 556
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia