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| Preface | |
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| Mastering Medical Terminology | |
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| Reviewing Root Words | |
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| Remembering Prefixes | |
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| Solving Suffixes | |
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| Translating Abbreviations | |
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| Winning With Standard Precautions | |
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| Handwashing | |
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| Using Personal Protective Equipment | |
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| Handling Used Equipment and Supplies | |
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| Taking Charge of Transmission-Based Precautions | |
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| Using Contact Precautions | |
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| Using Droplet Precautions | |
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| Using Airborne Precautions | |
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| Being Victorious Over Vital Sign Errors | |
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| Measuring the Temperature | |
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| Counting the Pulse and Respirations | |
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| Measuring Blood Pressure | |
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| Keeping Cool During Communication | |
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| Communicating with Residents | |
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| Communicating with Family and Friends of Residents | |
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| Communicating with Coworkers | |
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| Breathing Easy with Respiratory Care | |
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| Preventing Respiratory Complications | |
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| Assisting with Oxygen | |
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| Caring for Residents with Breathing Problems | |
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| Conquering Circulatory Care Challenges | |
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| Caring for Residents with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | |
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| Caring for Residents Who Have Had Myocardial Infarctions (MI) | |
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| Caring for residents with Artificial Pacemakers | |
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| Managing Stroke Care | |
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| Assisting with Food and Liquids | |
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| Assisting with Mobility | |
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| Assisting with Communication | |
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| Assisting with Emotional Needs | |
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| Dealing with Disorientation and Confusion | |
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| Keeping the Environment Calm | |
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| Communicating with the Disoriented or Confused Resident | |
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| Communicating with the Resident's Family | |
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| Defeating Diabetic Complications | |
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| Reporting Signs of Blood Sugar Imbalance | |
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| Assisting with Food and Fluids | |
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| Assisting with Foot Care | |
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| Protecting Residents from Injury | |
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| Overcoming Problems in Observing, Reporting, and Recording | |
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| Gathering Objective Data | |
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| Gathering Subjective Data | |
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| Reporting Your Observations | |
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| Recording Your Observations | |
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| Giving Attention to Abnormal Findings | |
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| Observing the Skin | |
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| Observing the Bones, Muscles, and Joints | |
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| Observing the Heart and Circulation | |
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| Observing Respirations | |
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| Observing Elimination | |
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| Observing Neurological Status | |
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| Reporting Abnormals | |
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| Surviving the Survey | |
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| Using Standard Precautions | |
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| Keeping Equipment and Supplies Ready | |
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| Performing Your Duties | |