Diversified Health Occupations, 5th edition

by Simmers,Louise M

• ISBN13: 9780766818200
• ISBN10: 0766818209
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-06-05
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Students considering health occupations must acquire a core base of knowledge and skills. This textbook give you a strong foundation of required knowledge to prepare you for entry-level positions. Many charts and photos are included to improve the learning experience. You can apply your own style of learning and use the accompanying workbook to test yourself with assignment sheets and step-by-step procedures. Plus you'll find an overview of the many health careers and references to additional resources, including important Internet sites. Key features: *Topics provide a strong foundation of required knowledge and skills *Comprehensive and easy-to-read text helps students learn *Workbook includes assignments and procedures to apply what you've learned *Teacher's Resource Kit provides everything needed for the instructor (KEYWORDS: health occupations, allied health, careers)

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
How to Use	xiv
Acknowledgments	xvi
PART 1: Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills
Health Care Systems
Objectives	2	(1)
Key Terms	3	(1)
Health Care Facilities	3	(3)
Government Agencies	6	(1)
Nonprofit Agencies	6	(1)
Health Insurance Plans	7	(1)
Organizational Structure	8	(2)
History of Health Care	10	(4)
Trends in Health Care	14	(7)
Summary	17	(1)
Suggested References	17	(2)
Careers in Health Care
Objectives	19	(1)
Key Terms	20	(1)
Introduction to Health Careers	21	(3)
Dental Careers	24	(2)
Diagnostic Services	26	(4)
Emergency Medical Services	30	(1)
Health Information and Communication Services	31	(1)
Hospital/Health Care Facility Services	32	(2)
Medical Careers	34	(2)
Mental and Social Services	36	(1)
Mortuary Careers	37	(1)
Nursing Careers	38	(2)
Nutrition and Dietary Services	40	(1)
Therapeutic Services	41	(5)
Veterinary Careers	46	(1)
Vision Services	47	(4)
Summary	49	(1)
Suggested References	49	(1)
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
Objectives	50	(1)
Key Terms	51	(1)
Personal Characteristics	51	(1)
Personal Appearance	52	(5)
Summary	54	(1)
Suggested References	55	(1)
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Objectives	56	(1)
Key Terms	57	(1)
Legal Responsibilities	57	(3)
Ethics	60	(1)
Patients' Rights	61	(2)
Advance Directives for Health Care	63	(1)
Professional Standards	63	(9)
Summary	69	(1)
Suggested References	70	(1)
Medical Terminology
Objectives	71	(1)
Key Terms	72	(1)
Using Medical Abbreviations	72	(7)
Interpreting Word Parts	79	(8)
Summary	85	(1)
Suggested References	85	(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
Objectives	86	(1)
Key Terms are listed with each new section
Basic Structure of the Human Body	87	(7)
Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities	94	(3)
Integumentary System	97	(4)
Skeletal System	101	(6)
Muscular System	107	(4)
Nervous System	111	(6)
Special Senses	117	(6)
Circulatory System	123	(9)
Lymphatic System	132	(3)
Respiratory System	135	(6)
Digestive System	141	(6)
Urinary System	147	(4)
Endocrine System	151	(5)
Reproductive System	156	(12)
Summary	165	(1)
Suggested References	165	(2)
Human Growth and Development
Objectives	167	(1)
Key Terms	168	(1)
Life Stages	168	(10)
Death and Dying	178	(2)
Human Needs	180	(5)
Effective Communications	185	(9)
Summary	191	(1)
Suggested References	191	(2)
Cultural Diversity
Objectives	193	(1)
Key Terms	194	(1)
Culture, Ethnicity, and Race	194	(2)
Bias, Prejudice, and Stereotyping	196	(1)
Understanding Cultural Diversity	197	(6)
Respecting Cultural Diversity	203	(7)
Summary	208	(1)
Suggested References	208	(1)
Geriatric Care
Objectives	209	(1)
Key Terms	210	(1)
Myths on Aging	210	(2)
Physical Changes of Aging	212	(6)
Psychosocial Changes of Aging	218	(3)
Confusion and Disorientation in the Elderly	221	(3)
Meeting the Needs of the Elderly	224	(4)
Summary	225	(1)
Suggested References	226	(1)
Nutrition and Diets
Objectives	227	(1)
Key Terms	228	(1)
Fundamentals of Nutrition	228	(1)
Essential Nutrients	229	(4)
Utilization of Nutrients	233	(1)
Maintenance of Good Nutrition	234	(2)
Therapeutic Diets	236	(6)
Summary	240	(1)
Suggested References	240	(1)
Computers in Health Care
Objectives	241	(1)
Key Terms	242	(1)
Introduction	242	(1)
What is a Computer System?	243	(3)
Computer Applications	246	(8)
Summary	251	(1)
Suggested References	252	(1)
Promotion of Safety
Objectives	253	(1)
Key Terms	254	(1)
Using Body Mechanics	254	(2)
Preventing Accidents and Injuries	256	(6)
Observing Fire Safety	262	(6)
Summary	266	(1)
Suggested References	266	(1)
Infection Control
Objectives	267	(1)
Key Terms	268	(1)
Understanding the Principles of Infection Control	268	(5)
Washing Hands	273	(3)
Observing Standard Precautions	276	(7)
Sterilizing with an Autoclave	283	(2)
Wrapping Items for Autoclaving	285	(3)
Loading and Operating an Autoclave	288	(2)
Using Chemicals for Disinfection	290	(2)
Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Unit	292	(3)
Using Sterile Techniques	295	(10)
Opening Sterile Packages	297	(2)
Preparing a Sterile Dressing Tray	299	(2)
Donning and Removing Sterile Gloves	301	(2)
Changing a Sterile Dressing	303	(2)
Maintaining Isolation	305	(13)
Donning and Removing Isolation Garments	310	(3)
Working in a Hospital Isolation Unit	313	(2)
Summary	315	(1)
Suggested References	315	(2)
Vital Signs
Objectives	317	(1)
Key Terms	318	(1)
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs	318	(1)
Measuring and Recording Temperature	319	(13)
Cleaning the Thermometer	324	(1)
Measuring and Recording Oral Temperature	325	(2)
Measuring and Recording Rectal Temperature	327	(1)
Measuring and Recording Axillary Temperature	328	(1)
Measuring and Recording Tympanic (Aural) Temperature	329	(1)
Measuring Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer	330	(2)
Measuring and Recording Pulse	332	(2)
Measuring and Recording Respirations	334	(1)
Graphing TPR	335	(3)
Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse	338	(2)
Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure	340	(7)
Summary	345	(1)
Suggested References	345	(1)
First Aid
Objectives	346	(1)
Key Terms	347	(1)
Providing First Aid	347	(3)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	350	(14)
Performing CPR---One-Person Rescue	353	(3)
Performing CPR---Two-Person Rescue	356	(2)
Performing CPR on Infants and Children	358	(2)
Performing CPR---Obstructed Airway on Conscious, Adult Victim	360	(1)
Performing CPR---Obstructed Airway on Unconscious Victim	361	(3)
Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds	364	(5)
Providing First Aid for Shock	369	(3)
Providing First Aid for Poisoning	372	(3)
Providing First Aid for Burns	375	(4)
Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure	379	(2)
Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure	381	(3)
Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries	384	(5)
Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries	389	(6)
Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness	395	(6)
Applying Dressings and Bandages	401	(7)
Summary	406	(1)
Suggested References	406	(1)
Preparing for the World of Work
Objectives	407	(1)
Key Terms	408	(1)
Developing Job-Keeping Skills	408	(2)
Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume	410	(6)
Completing Job Application Forms	416	(2)
Participating in a Job Interview	418	(3)
Determining Net Income	421	(2)
Calculating a Budget	423	(7)
Summary	425	(1)
Suggested References	425	(3)
PART 2: Special Health Care Skills
Dental Assistant Skills
Objectives	428	(1)
Key Terms	429	(1)
Career Highlight	430	(1)
Identifying the Structures and Tissues of a Tooth	430	(4)
Identifying the Teeth	434	(2)
Identifying Teeth by Using the Universal Numbering System and the Federation Dentaire International System	436	(5)
Identifying Teeth Using the Universal Numbering System	439	(1)
Identifying Teeth Using the Federation Dentaire International System	440	(1)
Identifying the Surfaces of the Teeth	441	(2)
Charting Conditions of the Teeth	443	(6)
Operating and Maintaining Dental Equipment	449	(8)
Identifying Dental Instruments and Preparing Dental Trays	457	(7)
Positioning a Patient in the Dental Chair	464	(2)
Demonstrating Brushing and Flossing Techniques	466	(4)
Demonstrating Brushing Technique	467	(2)
Demonstrating Flossing Technique	469	(1)
Taking Impressions and Pouring Models	470	(10)
Preparing Alginate	472	(2)
Preparing Rubber Base	474	(2)
Pouring a Plaster Model	476	(2)
Pouring a Stone Model	478	(1)
Trimming a Model	479	(1)
Making Custom Trays	480	(2)
Maintaining and Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe	482	(6)
Maintaining an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe	485	(1)
Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe	486	(2)
Mixing Dental Cements and Bases	488	(5)
Preparing Varnish	489	(1)
Preparing Calcium Hydroxide	490	(1)
Preparing Carboxylate	491	(1)
Preparing Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE)	492	(1)
Preparing Restorative Materials---Amalgam and Composite	493	(6)
Preparing Amalgam	495	(2)
Preparing Composite	497	(2)
Developing and Mounting Dental X-Rays	499	(10)
Developing Dental X-Rays	501	(2)
Mounting Dental X-Rays	503	(1)
Summary	504	(1)
Suggested References	505	(1)
Laboratory Assistant Skills
Objectives	506	(1)
Key Terms	507	(1)
Career Highlight	507	(2)
Operating the Microscope	509	(4)
Obtaining and Handling Cultures	513	(9)
Obtaining a Culture Specimen	515	(1)
Preparing a Direct Smear	516	(2)
Streaking an Agar Plate	518	(2)
Transferring Culture from Agar Plate to Slide	520	(1)
Staining with Gram's Stain	521	(1)
Puncturing the Skin to Obtain Capillary Blood	522	(3)
Performing a Microhematocrit	525	(4)
Measuring Hemoglobin	529	(5)
Measuring Hemoglobin with a Hemoglobinometer	530	(1)
Measuring Hemoglobin with a Photometer	531	(3)
Counting Blood Cells	534	(6)
Counting Erythrocytes	536	(3)
Counting Leukocytes	539	(1)
Preparing and Staining a Blood Film or Smear	540	(4)
Preparing a Blood Film or Smear	542	(1)
Staining a Blood Film or Smear	543	(1)
Testing for Blood Types	544	(4)
Performing an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate	548	(2)
Measuring Blood-Sugar (Glucose) Level	550	(4)
Testing Urine	554	(2)
Using Reagent Strips to Test Urine	556	(3)
Measuring Specific Gravity	559	(3)
Preparing Urine for Microscopic Examination	562	(7)
Summary	565	(1)
Suggested References	565	(2)
Medical Assistant Skills
Objectives	567	(1)
Key Terms	568	(1)
Career Highlight	568	(1)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight	569	(6)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight	571	(2)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight of an Infant	573	(2)
Positioning a Patient	575	(5)
Screening for Vision Problems	580	(4)
Assisting with Physical Examinations	584	(8)
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination	587	(1)
Assisting with a Gynecological Examination	588	(2)
Assisting with a General Physical Examination	590	(2)
Assisting with Minor Surgery and Suture Removal	592	(5)
Assisting with Minor Surgery	594	(2)
Assisting with Suture Removal	596	(1)
Recording and Mounting an Electrocardiogram	597	(9)
Using the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)	606	(2)
Working with Math and Medications	608	(10)
Using Roman Numerals	610	(1)
Converting Metric Measurements	611	(2)