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BASIC NURSE ASSISTING
Basic Nurse Assisting
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By
Mary Stassi, RNC, Coordinator, Health Occupations, St. Charles Community College, St. Peters, MO

Description
This exciting text covers all of the essential content and skills required for basic nurse assisting courses in a unique and innovative style. All the information is divided neatly into columns, which prioritizes concepts for readers in the main column so they can concentrate on the most important topics. And with over 1,000 photographs and drawings, students find this text visually stimulating. Students will also uncover all the tips and techniques, safety topics, and federal guidelines they need to be able to work in any setting.

Contents


Section 1 The Role of the Nursing Assistant


1. Working in Health Care

2. Your Role as a Nursing Assistant

3. Communication



Section 2 Caring for Others


4. Understanding Basic Human Needs

5. Understanding Human Growth and Development

6. Caring for Older Adults

7. Body Structure and Function

8. Common Health Problems



Section 3 Basic Nursing Skills


9. Infection Control

10. Safety

11. Body Mechanics

12. Rest, Exercise, Ambulation

13. Vital Signs



Section 4 Activities of Daily Living


14. Bedmaking

15. Bathing

16. Mouth Care

17. Personal Care and Comfort Measures

18. Dressing

19. Nutrition and Fluids

20. Urinary Elimination

21. Bowel Elimination

22. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge



Section 5 Therapeutic and Technical Skills


23. Skin and Wound Care

24. Heat and Cold Applications

25. Specimen Collection and Testing

26. Assisting with a Physical Examination

27. Caring for the Person on Oxygen Therapy



Section 6 Special Care Needs


28. Surgical Care

29. Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

30. Confusion, Dementia, and Other Mental Health Disorders

31. Care of the Dying Person

32. Care of Mothers and Infants

33. Care of Children

34. Emergency Care Measures



Section 7 Professional Skills


35. Professional Skills


Bibliographic details
Paperback, 784 pages, publication date: FEB-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-9146-6
ISBN-10: 0-7216-9146-3
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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