CNA certified nursing assistant
Book - 2010
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[Upper Saddle River, N.J.] : Indianapolis, IN :
Pearson Education
c2010-
- Language
- English
- Other Authors
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- Physical Description
- volumes : illustrations ; 23 cm
- ISBN
- 9780789758866
- Chapter 1. What You Need to Know to Prepare for the Exam
- Taking the Written Examination
- Testing Readiness
- Testing Strategies
- Answering the Questions
- Taking the Clinical Skills Test
- Self-Assessment
- Exam Prep Questions
- Answer Rationales
- Chapter 2. The Roles and Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
- Your Role and Responsibilities
- Job Responsibilities
- Other Tasks and Duties
- Job Limitations
- Personal Qualities
- The Nursing Assistant as a Member of the Health-Care Team
- Other Team Members
- Being a Team Player
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills Needed for Effective CNA Practice
- Legal and Ethical Considerations in Practice
- Resident Rights
- Ethics
- Exam Prep Questions
- Answer Rationales
- Chapter 3. Promotions of Health and Safety
- Review of Body Systems Affected by Aging
- Communicable Diseases and Their Effect on Health
- Role of the Nursing Assistant to Prevent the Spread of Communicable Diseases
- Medical Asepsis
- Mask, Eye Protection, Face Shield, Gowns
- Sharp Objects
- Resident Equipment
- Environment
- Linens
- Surgical Asepsis
- Resident Safety
- Reporting Accidents or Incidents
- Exam Prep Questions
- Answer Rationales
- Chapter 4. Promotion of Function and Health of Residents
- Personal Care Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Shaving
- Nail Care
- Restorative Skills
- Self-Care and Independence
- Mobility/Immobility
- Health Maintenance and Restoration
- Psychosocial Care Skills
- Emotional and Mental Health Needs
- Cultural Needs
- Spiritual Needs
- Sexual Needs
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Exam Prep Questions
- Answer Rationales
- Chapter 5. Specialized Care
- Physical Problems
- Vision Impairment
- Hearing Impairments
- Speech Impairment
- Respiratory Problems
- Cardiovascular Problems
- Paralysis
- Digestive and Elimination Problems
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
- Psychological Problems
- Confusion
- Aggressive Residents
- Dementias
- The Depressed Resident
- The Terminally Ill Resident
- Exam Prep Questions
- Answer Rationales
- Chapter 6. Clinical Skills Performance Checklist
- Handwashing
- Measuring Body Temperature
- Oral Temperature Measurement with Electronic Monitor
- Rectal Temperature Measurement with Electronic Thermometer
- Axillary Temperature with Electronic Thermometer
- Tympanic Membrane Temperature with Electronic Thermometer
- Measuring the Radial and Apical Pulse
- Radial Pulse
- Apical Pulse
- Measuring the Respirations
- Blood Pressure
- Partial Bedbath
- Perineal Care of the Female Resident
- Nail Care (Fingers and Toes)
- Mouth (Oral) Care
- Mouth (Oral) Care: Care of Dentures
- Dressing
- Applying Elastic Support Hose
- Making an Occupied Bed
- Moving the Resident to the Side of the Bed
- Supine Position
- Fowler's Position
- Lateral (Side-Lying) Position
- Sim's Position
- Prone Position
- Orthopneic Position
- Logrolling the Resident
- Assisting the Resident to Sit on the Side of the Bed
- Assisting the Resident to Transfer from the Bed to a Chair or Wheelchair
- Transferring the Resident from a Bed with a Mechanical Lift
- Moving the Resident from a Bed to a Stretcher (Gurney)
- Using a Gait-Transfer Belt to Assist the Resident to Ambulate
- Passive Range of Motion Exercises
- Monitoring Resident in Restraints
- Feeding
- Offering the Bedpan
- Performing Ostomy Care
- Administering a Cleansing Enema
- Recording Intake and Output (I & O)
- Measuring and Recording Output from a Urinary Drainage Bag
- Indwelling Catheter Care
- Applying a Condom Catheter
- Collecting Specimens
- Routine Urine Specimen
- Clean Catch Urine Specimen
- Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Catheter
- Stool Specimen
- Isolation Procedures
- Choking Relief
- Putting on Disposable Gown, Gloves, Goggles, and Mask
- Removing Disposable Gown, Gloves, Goggles, and Mask
- Assisting with Post-Mortem Care
- Practice Exam I
- Exam Questions
- Answers to Practice Exam I
- Answers at a Glance
- Rationales for Answers to Practice Exam I
- Practice Exam II
- Exam Questions
- Answers to Practice Exam II
- Answers at a Glance
- Rationales for Answers to Practice Exam II
- Practice Exam III
- Exam Questions
- Answers to Practice Exam III
- Answers at a Glance
- Rationales for Answers to Practice Exam III
- Appendix A. Nursing Assistant Test Cross-Reference
- Glossary
- Index