Mosby's Textbook for nursing assistants: - Workbook and competency evaluation review Compiled by Sheila A. Sorrentino and Leighann N. Remmert.

includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to Health Care Agencies
The Person's Rights
The Nursing Assistant
Delegation
Ethics and Laws
Student and 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
Fall Prevention
Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
Preventing Infection
Body Mechanics
Safely Transferring the Person
The Person's Unit
Bedmaking
Personal Hygiene
Grooming
Urinary Elimination
Urinary Catheters
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
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 System and Musculo- Skeletal Disorders
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Disorders
Digestive and Endocrine Disorders
Urinary and Reproductive Disorders
Mental Health Disorders
Confusion and Dementia
Intellectual and Development Disabilities
Sexuality
Caring for Mothers and Babies
Assisted Living
Basic Emergency Care
End of Life Care
Getting a Job
Appendix A National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Written Examination Content Outline and Skills Evaluation
Appendix B Minimum Data Set Selected Pages
Appendix C Care Area Assessment
Appendix D Infant and Child Safety
Glossary
Key Abbreviations
Index

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