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SUCCESS! for the Nursing Assistant: A Complete Review
Eileen Heinze

ISBN-10: 0131144944
ISBN-13: 9780131144941

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 432 pp
Published: 12/07/2005

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Part of Prentice Hall’s SUCCESS! Series, this review book provides comprehensive, information on all the unique needs of a Nursing Assistant. Organized by key content areas, it combines authoritative information in an outline format with an exam-style question and answer review for the best preparation. A FREE CD-ROM and corresponding Website offers additional exam practice. This book will help all users achieve SUCCESS! on their exam and on the job.

 

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  • Content follows the Federal Code of Regulations for Nursing Assistants.
    - Provides ideal preparation necessary for positive completion of certification testing and on-the-job success.

  • Outline format complete with Chapter Outlines.
    - Highlights concepts essential for course and test review and may be used as classroom notes to facilitate learning.

  • Over 1900 exam-style questions in the book, on the CD-ROM and on the website.
    - Many opportunities for review and practice. 

  • Two 100-question Comprehensive Practice Tests.
    - Allow user to test knowledge and assess strengths and weaknesses.

  • Rationale for many test answers.
    - Helps user understand why answers are correct or incorrect.

  • Scenario-Based Questions at the end of each chapter.
    - Require use of critical thinking skills to apply concepts, terminology and logic to “real-life” type situations and residents.

  • Skills Checklists.
    - Provide easy access to step-by-step skills information that is essential for review and required for course completion and certification success.

  • Glossary of Terms.
    - Designed to be used not only as a reference but also as a study aid.

  • BONUS CD-ROM.
    - Includes chapter-specific multiple choice questions, an audio glossary, and a practice test to provide additional opportunities for review.

  • Corresponding Website.
    - Features additional multiple choice questions, links to related resources, and a second practice test to complete a comprehensive course review.

SECTION I: THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND LONG-TERM CARE

1.  The Health Care System and Long Term Care.

2.  Role and Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant.

3.  Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

4.  Observing, Reporting, and Documenting.

5.  Infection Control.

6.  Body Mechanics and Alignment.

7.  Safety and Emergencies.

8.  The Survey Process.


SECTION II: THE RESIDENT.

 9.   Resident Rights

10.  Fostering Independence

11.  The Residents Family.

12.  Psychosocial Needs.

13.  The Environment.


SECTION III:  BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

14.  The Human Body.

15.  Body Systems.


SECTION IV: ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.

16.  Movement & Mobility.

17.  Personal Care.

18.  Nutrition and Hydration.                                                                            .

19.  Elimination.

20. Vital Signs and Measurements.

21.  Restorative Care.


SECTION V:  RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

22.  Cognitively Impaired.

23.  Visually Impaired.

24.  Hearing Impaired.

25.  The Developmentally Disabled.

26.  The Abusive Resident.

27.  The Young Resident.

28.  The Dying Resident.

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