Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)
By- Sheila Sorrentino, PhD, RN, Curriculum and Health Care Consultant, Anthem, AZ
- Leighann Remmert, MS, RN, Clinical Instructor, Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield, IL
This is a Pageburst digital textbook; 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.
Book, 536 Pages
Published: February 2010
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-09491-7
Contents
- Introduction to Health Care Agencies
- The Nursing Assistant
- Work Ethics
- Communicating with the Health Team
- Understanding the Person
- Understanding Body Structure and Function
- Caring for the Older Person
- Promoting Safety
- NEW! Preventing Falls
- Promoting a Restraint-Free Setting
- Preventing Infection
- Body Mechanics
- NEW! Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person
- Assisting With Comfort
- Assisting With Hygiene
- Assisting With Grooming
- Assisting With Urinary Elimination
- Assisting With Bowel Elimination
- Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids
- Assisting With Assessment
- Assisting With Specimens
- Assisting With Exercise and Activity
- Assisting With Wound Care
- Assisting With Oxygen Needs
- Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
- Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems
- NEW! Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems
- Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia
- Assisting With Emergency Care
- Caring for the Dying Person
