Nursing

This handy reference is designed to guide non-licensed caregivers in assisting with medications. One of the few products on the market to address the needs of this growing field, this book can be used as self-study guide or a valuable on-the-job resource.

• Documentation procedures in accordance with nursing standards.
• Teaches caregivers to protect their patients and selves by properly documenting appropriate and necessary information related to the care they are providing.
• Formatted for use in a work setting.
• Gives students easy reference to a pocket handbook when performing basic techniques on the job.
• Skill Checklists.
• Familiarizes students with the abilities employers are looking for in a caregiver, and the criteria by which their skills will be assessed. Provides instructors with a means to document performance.
• Drug Cards—References 20 commonly used medications.
• Presents students with easy access to frequently used information.
• Art work.
• Demonstrates for students the different techniques involved in each type or route of administering medication.
• Chapter reviews and quizzes.
• Allows students to test and expand their knowledge of topical areas.
• Insulin administration coverage.
• Enables caregivers to recognize special difficulties patients encounter when trying to administer their own injections so that they can perform this task for the elderly.

1. Introduction.
2. Documentation.
3. Medicine Administration.
4. Special Instructions for Preparing and Giving Different Kinds of Medicines.
5. Observational Skills.
Appendix A—Glossary.
Appendix B—Abbreviations.
Appendix C—Skill Checklists.
Appendix D—Drug Cards.
Appendix E—Answers to Chapter Reviews.
Index.

Assisted Living Aide (Nursing Assistant)
Medication Aide (Nursing Assistant)
Homemaker/Home Health Aide [AOD TITLES] (Nursing Assistant)
Long-Term Care Nurse Assisting [AOD TITLES] (Nursing Assistant)

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