Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 5th Edition
Designed for shorter programs of 85 hours or fewer, Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 5th Edition provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential to becoming a nursing assistant. With focus on quality of life in the patient/person and self-pride in the nursing assistant this concise text emphasizes the importance of treating residents with respect while providing safe, competent, and efficient care.
主要特點
- 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.
ISBN | 9780323113175 |
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作者資訊 | By Sheila A. Sorrentino, PhD, RN, Curriculum and Health Care Consultant, Anthem, AZ and Leighann Remmert, MS, RN, Clinical Instructor, Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield, IL |
Table of Content | 1. Introduction to Hospitals and Nursing Centers 2. The Person's Rights NEW 3. The Nursing Assistant 4. Work Ethics 5. Communicating with the Health Team 6. Understanding the Person 7. Body Structure and Function 8. Caring for the Older Person 9. Assisting with Safety 10. Assisting with Fall Prevention 11. Assisting with Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use 12. Preventing Infection 13. Body Mechanics 14. Assisting with Moving and Transferring 15. Assisting With Comfort 16. Assisting With Hygiene 17. Assisting With Grooming 18. Assisting With Urinary Elimination 19. Assisting With Bowel Elimination 20. Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids 21. Assisting With Assessment 22. Assisting With Specimens 23. Assisting With Exercise and Activity 24. Assisting With Wound Care 25. Assisting with Pressure Ulcers NEW 26. Assisting With Oxygen Needs 27. Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Care 28. Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems 29. Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems 30. Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia 31. Assisting With Emergency Care 32. Assisting with End-of-Life Care |
出版日期 | 21-11-2013 |
Pages | 532 |
Trim | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
現貨 | In Stock |
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