Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants

by Kelly, Relda T., RN; Chigaros, Helen (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780323081573
• ISBN10: 0323081576
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Workbook
• Copyright: 2011-12-22
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

Get the most out of Sorrentino's Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition, and prepare for your certification exam! This chapter-by-chapter workbook and competency evaluation review reinforces your understanding of textbook content with numerous exercises and activities. It includes over 100 checklists -- one for every procedure in the text. The competency evaluation review helps you prepare for the certification exam with content review, skills evaluation review, and practice exams. Comprehensive coverage corresponds chapter-by-chapter to the textbook. A wide variety of exercises enhances learning and keeps you interested. Over 100 procedure checklists allow step-by-step review of each procedure and for instructor and/or self-evaluation. Optional learning exercises are provided for longer programs and/or higher-level students. Independent learning activities in every chapter allow additional review and practice. Competency evaluation review section includes content review and review questions for all key topics as well as two practice exams that help to prepare you for the written certification exam; the skills evaluation review helps you practice the procedures you may be required to perform for certification.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Health Care Agencies

The Person's Rights  NEW!

The Nursing Assistant

Ethics and Laws

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Care of the Older Person

Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Moving and Transferring the Person

The Person's Unit

Bedmaking

Personal Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and IV Therapy

Measuring Vital Signs

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

The Person Having Surgery

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers   NEW!

Heat and Cold Applications

Oxygen Needs

Respiratory Support and Therapies

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems

Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders

Nervous and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality

Caring for Mothers and Newborns

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End of Life Care Procedure Checklists Competency

Evaluation Review --Textbook Chapters Review for Competency Evaluation Review --Practice

Practice

Skills Evaluation Review

Answers to Competency Review Questions

Answers to Practice

Answers to Practice

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