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Mosby's essentials for nursing assistants / Sheila A. Sorrentino, Leighann N. Remmert.

Sorrentino, Sheila A., (author.). Remmert, Leighann N., (author.).

Summary:

"Provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant ... covers OBRA-mandated content including step-by-step procedures for 76 skills covered on the latest NATSEP certification exams. 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."--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780323523929
Physical Description: xx, 578 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2019]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction to Healthcare -- The Person' Rights -- The Nursing Assistant -- Ethics and Laws -- Student and Work Ethics -- Health Team Communications -- Understanding the Person -- Body Structure and Function -- The Older Person -- Safety Needs -- Preventing Falls -- Restraint Alternatives and Restraints -- Preventing Infection -- Body Mechanics -- Moving the Person -- Transferring the Person -- Comfort Needs -- Hygiene Needs -- Grooming Needs -- Urinary Needs -- Urinary Catheters -- Bowel Needs -- Nutrition Needs -- Fluid Needs -- Measurements -- Collecting Specimens -- Exercise and Activity Needs -- Wound Care -- Pressure Injuries -- Oxygen Needs -- Rehabilitation Needs -- Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems -- Common Health Problems -- Mental Health Disorders -- Confusion and Dementia -- Emergency Care -- End-of-Life Care -- Getting a Job.