Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9780323039048
Paperback|9780323039048
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Ideal for shorter, more focused courses, this concise text provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. It clearly and logically presents the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels.
- More than 550 full-color illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures.
- Written at a clear, readable 7th grade reading level.
- Covers over 75 procedures, divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.
- Chapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help readers reinforce and evaluate what they've learned.
- NNAAP in select procedure title bars alerts readers to skills that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.
- Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help readers learn about the practices and beliefs of other cultures.
- Persons with Dementia boxes outline special factors to consider when caring for persons with dementia.
- UNIQUE! Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips & exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.
- Focus on the PERSON boxes stress Providing comfort, Ethical behavior, Remaining independent, Speaking up (communication tips), OBRA and other laws, and Nursing teamwork.
- Quality of Life reminders in the procedure boxes reinforce the simple courtesies that show respect for the patient as a person.
- Delegation Guidelines help readers understand the nurse assistant's responsibilities when accepting specific delegated tasks.
- Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes emphasize the need to provide safe care while promoting the patient's comfort.
- A new appendix provides basic Spanish health care terminology for effective communication with Spanish-speaking patients.
- Includes new chapters on Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use and Assisting with Specimens.
| ISBN-13 | 9780323039048 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0323039049 |
| Weight | 2.50 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.75 x 1.00 x 11.25 In |
| List Price | $44.95 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 536 pages |
| Publisher | Mosby |
| Published On | 2005-12-01 |
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