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9780323022033

Basic Skills For Nursing Assistants In Long-Term Care

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    9780323022033

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    0323022030

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-12-07
  • Publisher: Mosby
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Summary

This new, concise, streamlined textbook addresses all OBRA-mandated responsibilities for nursing assistants working in long-term care facilities. Written by the authors of Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Assistants, the new book includes only content mandated by OBRA or material that is essential to understanding OBRA content - making it ideal for shorter courses. The full-color, extensively illustrated presentation is designed to engage learners of all levels and help them quickly master over 60 procedures. Material is clearly written at a basic reading level that makes concepts easy to understand.

Author Biography

Sheila A. Sorrentino, RN, PHD: Curriculum and Health Care Consultant, Normal, Illinois Bernie Gorek, RNC, GNP, MA, NHA: Gerontology Consultant, Greeley, Colorado

Table of Contents

1 Working in tong-Term Care,
1(22)
Long-Term Care Facilities,
3(2)
The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team,
5(1)
Paying For Health Care,
6(1)
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987,
7(1)
Roles and Responsibilities,
8(3)
Delegation,
11(2)
Ethical and Legal Aspects,
13(2)
Elder Abuse,
15(1)
Work Ethics,
16(3)
Harassment,
19(1)
Meeting Standards,
20(3)
2 Communication and interpersonal Skills,
23(19)
Communicating With the Health Team,
24(4)
Communicating With the Resident,
28(2)
Communication Methods,
30(2)
Communication Barriers,
32(1)
Residents With Disabilities,
32(7)
The Family and Visitors,
39(3)
3 Preventing infection,
42(21)
Microorganisms,
43(1)
Infection,
43(3)
Asepsis,
46(2)
Hand Hygiene,
48(3)
PROCEDURE: Hand Washing,
50(1)
Isolation Precautions,
51(2)
Gloves,
53(3)
PROCEDURE: Removing Gloves.
54(2)
Masks and Respiratory Protection,
56(2)
PROCEDURE: Wearing a Mask,
56(2)
Gowns,
58(2)
PROCEDURE: Donning and Removing a Gown,
58(2)
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard,
60(3)
4 Safety,
63(30)
Accident Risk Factors,
64(3)
Body Mechanics,
67(2)
Identifying the Person,
69(1)
The Call System,
70(1)
Preventing Falls,
71(2)
The Falling Person,
73(6)
PROCEDURE: Helping the Falling Person,
74(5)
Preventing Burns,
79(1)
Heat and Cold Applications,
79(3)
PROCEDURE: Applying Heat and Cold Applications,
82(1)
Preventing Poisoning,
82(1)
Preventing Equipment Accidents,
82(2)
Handling Hazardous Substances,
84(1)
Oxygen Safety,
84(2)
Fire Safety,
86(1)
What To Do During A Fire,
87(1)
Using a Fire Extinguisher,
87(2)
PROCEDURE: Using a Fire Extinguisher,
88(1)
Disasters,
89(1)
Workplace Violence,
89(1)
Risk Management,
89(4)
5 Basic Emergency Care,
93(15)
Basic Life Support,
94(1)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Adults,
94(6)
PROCEDURE: Adult CPR-One Rescuer,
98(1)
PROCEDURE: Adult CPR-Two Rescuers,
99(1)
Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction in Adults,
100(2)
PROCEDURE: FBAO-The Responsive Adult,
101(1)
The Unresponsive Adult,
102(1)
PROCEDURE: The Unresponsive Adult,
102(1)
Hemorrhage,
103(1)
Shock,
104(1)
Seizures,
104(1)
Fainting,
105(1)
Vomiting and Aspiration,
105(1)
Stroke,
106(2)
6 Promoting Residents' Rights and independence,
108(3)
Promoting Residents' Rights,
109(3)
Promoting Independence,
112
7 Measurements,
111(37)
Vital Signs,
118(3)
Taking Temperatures,
121(3)
PROCEDURE: Taking a Temperature With a Glass Thermometer,
121(3)
Electronic Thermometers,
124(7)
PROCEDURE: Taking a Temperature With an Electronic Thermometer,
125(6)
Taking a Radial Pulse,
131(1)
PROCEDURE: Taking a Radial Pulse,
132(1)
Taking an Apical Pulse,
132(1)
PROCEDURE: Taking an Apical Pulse,
133(1)
Respirations,
133(4)
PROCEDURE: Counting Respirations,
136(1)
Measuring Blood Pressure,
137(3)
PROCEDURE: Measuring Blood Pressure,
139(1)
Measuring Height and Weight,
140(1)
PROCEDURE: Measuring Height and Weight Using a Balance Scale,
141(1)
Intake and Output,
141(3)
PROCEDURE: Measuring Intake and Output,
144(1)
Pain,
144(4)
8 Care of the Resident's Environment,
148(20)
The Resident's Unit,
149(4)
Bedmaking,
153(3)
The Closed Bed,
156(7)
PROCEDURE: Making a Closed Bed,
157(6)
The Occupied Bed,
163(5)
PROCEDURE: Making an Occupied Bed,
163(5)
9 Observing, Reporting, and Recording,
168(12)
Observing
169(1)
Reporting and Recording,
169(5)
Medical Terminology and Abbreviations,
174(6)
10 The Dying Person, 180(8)
Attitudes About Death,
181(1)
The Stages of Dying,
182(1)
Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Needs,
182(1)
Physical Needs,
183(1)
The Family,
184(1)
Legal Issues,
184(1)
Signs of Death,
184(1)
Care of the Body After Death,
184(5)
PROCEDURE: Assisting With Post-Mortem Care,
185(3)
11 Oral Hygiene and Bathing, 188(27)
Daily Care,
189(1)
Oral Hygiene,
189(1)
Brushing Teeth,
190(1)
PROCEDURE: Brushing the Person's Teeth,
190(1)
Mouth Care for the Unconscious Person,
191(2)
PROCEDURE: Providing Mouth Care for the Unconscious Person,
192(1)
Denture Care,
193(2)
PROCEDURE: Providing Denture Care,
193(2)
Bathing,
195(1)
The Complete Bed Bath,
196(6)
PROCEDURE: Giving a Complete Bed Bath,
197(5)
The Partial Bath,
202(1)
PROCEDURE: Giving a Partial Bath,
202(1)
Tub Baths and Showers,
203(4)
PROCEDURE: Assisting With a Tub Bath or Shower,
205(2)
The Back Massage,
207(2)
PROCEDURE: Giving a Back Massage,
208(1)
Perineal Care,
209(7)
PROCEDURE: Giving Perineal Care,
211(4)
12 Grooming, 215(20)
Hair Care,
216(1)
Brushing and Combing Hair,
216(3)
PROCEDURE: Brushing and Combing the Person's Hair,
217(2)
Shampooing,
219(3)
PROCEDURE: Shampooing the Person's Hair,
221(1)
Shaving,
222(2)
PROCEDURE: Shaving the Person,
223(1)
Nail and Foot Care,
224(2)
PROCEDURE: Giving Nail and Foot Care,
225(1)
Changing Clothing and Gowns,
226(6)
PROCEDURE: Undressing the Person,
227(3)
PROCEDURE: Dressing the Person,
230(2)
Changing Gowns,
232(4)
PROCEDURE: Changing the Gown of the Person With an IV,
233(2)
13 Elimination, 235(30)
Urinary Elimination,
236(2)
Bedpans,
238(4)
PROCEDURE: Giving the Bedpan,
239(3)
Urinals,
242(2)
PROCEDURE: Giving the Urinal,
243(1)
Commodes,
244(2)
PROCEDURE: Helping the Person to the Commode,
244(2)
Catheters,
246(4)
PROCEDURE: Giving Catheter Care,
249(1)
Drainage Systems,
250(4)
PROCEDURE: Emptying a Urinary Drainage Bag,
251(2)
PROCEDURE: Random Urine Specimen,
253(1)
PROCEDURE: Collecting a Random Urine Specimen,
253(1)
Midstream Specimen,
254(2)
PROCEDURE: Collecting a Midstream Specimen,
255(1)
Bowel Elimination,
256(2)
Enemas,
258(3)
PROCEDURE: Giving a Small-Volume Enema,
259(2)
Stool Specimens,
261(5)
PROCEDURE: Collecting a Stool Specimen,
262(3)
14 Nutrition, 265(17)
Basic Nutrition,
266(3)
Factors Affecting Eating and Nutrition,
269(1)
OBRA Dietary Requirements,
270(1)
Special Diets,
270(2)
Fluid Balance,
272(1)
Meeting Food and Fluid Needs,
273(1)
Preparing for Meals,
273(1)
PROCEDURE: Preparing the Person for a Meal,
273(1)
Serving Meal Trays,
274(1)
PROCEDURE: Serving Meal Trays,
275(1)
Feeding the Person,
275(3)
PROCEDURE: Feeding the Person,
277(1)
Meeting Special Needs,
278(4)
15 Skin Care, 282(11)
Skin Tears,
283(1)
Pressure Ulcers,
283(6)
Circulatory Ulcers,
289(1)
Elastic Stockings,
290(4)
PROCEDURE: Applying Elastic Stockings,
291(2)
16 Assisting With Moving and Positioning, 293(32)
Lifting and Moving Persons in Bed,
294(1)
Moving the Person Up in Bed,
295(2)
PROCEDURE: Moving the Person Up in Bed,
295(2)
Moving the Person Up in Bed With a Lift Sheet,
297(2)
PROCEDURE: Moving the Person Up in Bed With a Lift Sheet,
298(1)
Moving the Person to the Side of the Bed,
299(3)
PROCEDURE: Moving the Person to the Side of the Bed,
300(2)
Turning Persons,
302(2)
PROCEDURE: Turning and Positioning a Person,
303(1)
Logrolling,
304(2)
PROCEDURE: Logrolling the Person,
305(1)
Sitting on the Side of the Bed,
306(2)
PROCEDURE: Helping the Person Sit on the Side of the Bed (Dangling),
307(1)
Transferring Persons,
308(1)
Applying Transfer Belts,
309(1)
PROCEDURE: Applying a Transfer Belt,
309(1)
Bed to Chair or Wheelchair Transfers,
310(3)
PROCEDURE: Transferring the Person to a Chair or Wheelchair,
311(2)
Chair or Wheelchair to Bed Transfers,
313(2)
PROCEDURE: Transferring the Person From a Chair or Wheelchair to Bed,
314(1)
Using Mechanical Lifts,
315(2)
PROCEDURE: Transferring the Person Using a Mechanical Lift,
315(2)
Transferring the Person to and From a Toilet,
317(2)
PROCEDURE: Transferring the Person to and From a Toilet,
318(1)
Positioning,
319(6)
17 Mental Health Needs, 325(9)
Growth and Development,
326(3)
Reactions to Aging and Loss,
329(2)
Mental Health Disorders,
331(3)
18 Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents, 334(12)
Confusion,
335(1)
Dementia,
336(1)
Alzheimer's Disease,
337(3)
Care of the Person With AD and Other Dementias,
340(6)
19 Basic Restorative Care, 346(26)
Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care,
347(5)
Physical Aspects,
352(6)
Range-of-Motion Exercises,
358(6)
PROCEDURE: Performing Range-of-Motion Exercises,
359(5)
Ambulation,
364(4)
PROCEDURE: Helping the Person Walk,
365(3)
Psychological and Social Aspects,
368(1)
The Rehabilitation and Restorative Care Team,
368(1)
Quality of Life,
368(4)
20 Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use, 372(16)
History of Restraint Use,
373(1)
Restraint Alternatives,
373(2)
Safe Restraint Use,
375(6)
Applying Restraints,
381(10)
PROCEDURE: Applying Restraints,
383(5)
Review Question Answers, 388(3)
Appendixes
A National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP™) Written (or Oral) Exam Content Outline,
391(1)
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP™) Skills Evaluation,
391(1)
B Minimum Data Set (MDS)-Version 2.0,
392(11)
C Useful Spanish Vocabulary and Phrases,
403(27)
Glossary, 430

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