Long Term Care Nursing Assistant

Name: Long Term Care Nursing Assistant
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ISBN: 9780131180222

ISBN-10: 0131180223

ISBN-13: 9780131180222

Edition: 3rd 2005

Authors: Peggy A. Grubbs, Barbara A. Blasband

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The Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant, 3rd edition is a current, true-to-life resource for today's nursing assistant and patient care assistant students and professionals that reflects the changes in both the health care delivery system and in the role of nursing assistants. This resource provides practical guidelines focused on the restorative approach and the importance of effective communication and places a strong emphasis on cultural awareness and age-specific nursing to meet the needs of a diverse population. New to this edition is a chapter on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders; new information on bioterrorism and workplace violence; new procedures added throughout; and over 70…

Book details

List price: $105.20
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/9/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English




The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care



Introduction to Long-Term Care



The Nursing Assistant in the Long-Term Care Facility



Ethical and Legal Concerns



Restorative Care: Promoting Resident Independence



Infection Control and Safety



Infection Control



Safety in the Long-Term Care Facility



First Aid and Emergency Care



Basic Skills



The Resident's Unit



Bedmaking



Admission, Transfer, and Discharge



Moving and Exercising Residents



Restorative Skin Care: Prevention of Pressure Sores



Personal Care and Hygiene



Measuring Vital Signs



Nutrition and Dining



Fluid Balance



Elimination



Additional Care and Procedures



Communication and Understanding Resident Needs



Using Communication Skills



Using the Language of Medicine and Using Computers



The Resident, Aging, and Psychosocial Needs



Body Structure and Function: Changes of Aging



Common Health Problems of the Elderly Resident



Care of the Resident with Special Needs



Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders



Subacute Care



Coping with Death and Dying


Reference Section


Surveys: Assuring Quality Care


Glossary


Anatomy and Physiology Illustrations


Index