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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 | |