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Nursing Assistant A Nursing Process Approach (HC)

by: Barbara Hegner; Esther Caldwell; Joan Fritsch Needham

Nursing Assistant A Nursing Process Approach (HC)

by: Barbara Hegner; Esther Caldwell; Joan Fritsch Needham

ISBN 13:
9780827390638
ISBN 10:
0827390637
Edition: 8th
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 06/10/1998
Publisher: Delmar Publishers Inc
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Summary

This best-selling, eighth-edition book offers comprehensive coverage of the theory and skills required of nursing assistants in acute care, long-term care, and home health care settings. This competency-based text includes all the essential information required to pass the competency evaluation exam required by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act-1987 (OBRA) as well as advanced nursing assistant skills. It includes 143 procedures that identify OBRA requirements; the need for personal protective equipment as outlined by standard precautions; and related video segments on Delmarís Nursing Assistant Video Series, 3E. This proven book can help you master the skills you need to succeed as a nursing assistant.

About the Authors

Preface

xii

Acknowledgments

xiv

Features of This Book

xvi

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING ASSISTING

(38)

Community Health Care

(8)

Introduction

(1)

Overview of Health Care

(1)

Needs of the Community

(1)

Community Health Care Services

(3)

Financing Health Care

(2)

Role of the Nursing Assistant

(13)

The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team

(2)

The Nursing Team

(1)

Organization of Nursing Care

(1)

Regulation of Nursing Assistant Practice

(1)

Lines of Authority

(1)

Guidelines for the Nursing Assistant

(2)

The Role and Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant

(1)

Personal Vocational Adjustments

(2)

Personal Health and Hygiene

(4)

Consumer Rights and Responsibilities in Health Care

(8)

Consumer Rights

(1)

Responsibilities of Health Care Consumers

(7)

Ethical and Legal Issues Affecting the Nursing Assistant

(9)

Ethical Standards and Legal Standards

(1)

Ethics Questions

(1)

Respect for Life

(1)

Respect for the Individual

(1)

Patient Information

(1)

Tipping

(1)

Legal Issues

(6)

SECTION 2 SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES

(24)

Medical Terminology and Body Organization

(14)

Medical Terminology

(1)

Medical Word Parts

(4)

Body Organization

(1)

Anatomic Terms

(2)

Organization of the Body

(7)

Classification of Disease

(9)

Introduction

(1)

Disease

(1)

Major Conditions

(1)

Diagnosis

(2)

Therapy

(1)

Neoplasms

(1)

Body Defenses

(4)

SECTION 3 BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND COMMUNICATION

(52)

Communication Skills

(6)

Introduction

(1)

Communication in Health Care

(1)

Communicating with Staff Members

(4)

Guidelines for Communicating with Patients

(1)

Communicating with Patients

(1)

Observation, Reporting, and Documentation

(22)

Introduction

(1)

Nursing Process

(1)

Making Observations

(9)

Reporting

(1)

Documentation

(3)

Guidelines for Charting

(3)

Meeting Basic Human Needs

(13)

Introduction

(1)

Human Growth and Development

(4)

Basic Human Needs

(8)

Developing Cultural Sensitivity

105

(10)

Introduction

106

(1)

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

106

(5)

Traditions

111

(1)

Guidelines for Developing Cultural Sensitivity

112

(3)

SECTION 4 INFECTION AND INFECTION CONTROL

115

(44)

Infection

116

(14)

Introduction

117

(1)

Microbes

117

(2)

The Chain of Infection

119

(2)

Types of Infections

121

(1)

Body Flora

121

(1)

How Pathogens Affect the Body

121

(1)

Body Defenses

121

(1)

Immunity

122

(1)

Immunizations

122

(1)

Immunosuppression

122

(1)

Serious Infections in Health Care Facilities

122

(1)

Bacterial Infections

122

(3)

Viral Infections

125

(1)

Other Important Infections

126

(1)

Guidelines for Preventing Infections

127

(1)

Outbreak of Infectious Disease in a Health Care Facility

127

(1)

Self-Care

128

(2)

Infection Control

130

(29)

Disease Prevention

131

(1)

Medical Asepsis

131

(1)

Guidelines for Maintaining Medical Asepsis

131

(1)

Handwashing

132

(1)

Handwashing

132

(1)

Protecting Yourself

133

(1)

Standard Precautions

133

(1)

Guidelines for Standard Precautions

134

(1)

Guidelines for Environmental Procedures

135

(2)

Transmission-Based Precautions

137

(4)

Isolation Technique

141

(1)

Personal Protective Equipment

141

(14)

Putting on a Mask

144

(1)

Putting on a Gown

145

(1)

Putting on Gloves

145

(1)

Removing Contaminated Gloves

146

(1)

Removing Contaminated Gloves, Mask, and Gown

147

(2)

Serving a Meal Tray in an Isolation Unit

149

(1)

Measuring Vital Signs in an Isolation Unit

150

(1)

Transferring Nondisposable Equipment Outside of Isolation Unit

151

(1)

Specimen Collection from Patient in an Isolation Unit

151

(1)

Caring for Linens in an Isolation Unit

152

(1)

Transporting Patient to and from Isolation Unit

153

(2)

Disinfection and Sterilization

155

(1)

Sterile Procedures

156

(3)

Opening a Sterile Package

156

(3)

SECTION 5 SAFETY AND MOBILITY

159

(64)

Environmental and Nursing Assistant Safety

160

(14)

Introduction

161

(1)

The Patient Environment

161

(2)

Safety Measures

163

(3)

Fire Safety

166

(2)

Other Emergencies

168

(1)

Nursing Assistant Safety

168

(6)

Patient Safety and Positioning

174

(19)

Patient Safety

175

(1)

Guidelines for Preventing Patient Falls

175

(2)

Use of Physical Restraints

177

(1)

Guidelines for the Use of Restraints

178

(1)

Prevention of Other Incidents

179

(1)

Introduction to Procedures

179

(2)

Body Mechanics for the Patient

181

(2)

Moving and Lifting Patients

183

(8)

Turning the Patient toward You

183

(1)

Turning the Patient Away from You

184

(1)

Moving a Patient to the Head of the Bed

185

(1)

Logrolling the Patient

186

(5)

Guidelines for the Use of Splints

191

(2)

The Patient's Mobility: Transfer Skills

193

(18)

Introduction

194

(1)

Types of Transfers

194

(1)

Guidelines for Safe Patient Transfers

194

(1)

Transfer Belts

195

(7)

Applying a Transfer Belt

195

(1)

Transferring the Patient from Bed to Chair-One Assistant

196

(3)

Transferring the Patient from Bed to Chair-Two Assistants

199

(1)

Transferring the Patient from Chair to Bed-One Assistant

200

(1)

Transferring the Patient from Chair to Bed-Two Assistants

200

(2)

Independent Transfer, Standby Assist

202

(1)

Stretcher Transfers

202

(4)

Transferring the Patient from Bed to Stretcher

202

(1)

Transferring the Patient from Stretcher to Bed

203

(1)

Transferring the Patient with a Mechanical Lift

204

(2)

Toilet Transfers

206

(1)

Transferring the Patient onto and off the Toilet

206

(1)

Tub Transfers

207

(2)

Transferring the Patient into and out of the Bath Tub

208

(1)

Car Transfers

209

(2)

Transferring a Patient into and out of a Car

209

(2)

The Patient's Mobility: Ambulation

211

(12)

Ambulation

212

(1)

Assistive Devices

213

(1)

Guidelines for Safe Ambulation

213

(4)

Assisting the Patient to Walk with a Cane and Three-Point Gait

215

(1)

Assisting the Patient to Walk with a Walker and Three-Point Gait

216

(1)

The Falling Patient

217

(1)

Assisting the Falling Patient

217

(1)

Use of Wheelchairs

218

(1)

Guidelines for Wheelchair Safety

218

(1)

Positioning the Dependent Patient in a Wheelchair

219

(1)

Wheelchair Activity

220

(3)

SECTION 6 MEASURING AND RECORDING VITAL SIGNS, HEIGHT, AND WEIGHT

223

(38)

Body Temperature

224

(16)

Introduction

225

(1)

Temperature Values

225

(1)

Definition of Body Temperature

225

(1)

Temperature Control

226

(1)

Measuring Body Temperature

226

(1)

Clinical Thermometers

226

(2)

Guidelines for Using an Oral or Rectal Thermometer

228

(1)

Guidelines for the Safe Use of a Glass Thermometer

228

(12)

Measuring an Oral Temperature (Glass Thermometer)

229

(1)

Measuring Temperature Using a Sheath-covered Thermometer

230

(2)

Measuring a Rectal Temperature (Glass Thermometer)

232

(1)

Measuring an Axillary or Groin Temperature (Glass Thermometer)

233

(1)

Measuring an Oral Temperature (Electronic Thermometer)

233

(1)

Measuring a Rectal Temperature (Electronic Thermometer)

234

(1)

Measuring an Axillary Temperature (Electronic Thermometer)

235

(1)

Measuring a Tympanic Temperature

235

(2)

Cleaning Glass Thermometers

237

(3)

Pulse and Respiration

240

(6)

Introduction

241

(1)

The Pulse

241

(1)

Counting the Radial Pulse

242

(1)

Respiration

242

(4)

Counting the Apical-Radial Pulse

243

(1)

Counting Respirations

244

(2)

Blood Pressure

246

(7)

Introduction

247

(1)

Equipment

247

(1)

Measuring the Blood Pressure

248

(1)

Guidelines for Preparing to Measure Blood Pressure

249

(1)

How to Read the Gauge

250

(3)

Taking Blood Pressure

250

(3)

Measuring Height and Weight

253

(8)

Weight and Height Measurements

254

(1)

Guidelines for Obtaining Accurate Weight and Height Measurements

255

(6)

Weighing and Measuring the Patient Using an Upright Scale

255

(1)

Weighing the Patient on a Chair Scale

256

(1)

Measuring Weight with an Electronic Wheelchair Scale

257

(1)

Measuring and Weighing the Patient in Bed

257

(4)

SECTION 7 PATIENT CARE AND COMFORT MEASURES

261

(58)

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

262

(8)

Introduction

263

(1)

Admission

263

(1)

Transfer

264

(1)

Discharge

264

(6)

Admitting the Patient

264

(3)

Transferring the Patient

267

(1)

Discharging the Patient

268

(2)

Bedmaking

270

(12)

Introduction

271

(1)

Operation and Uses of Beds in Health Care Facilities

271

(1)

Bedmaking

272

(1)

Guidelines for Handling Linens and Making the Bed

273

(9)

Making a Closed Bed

273

(4)

Opening the Closed Bed

277

(1)

Making an Occupied Bed

277

(2)

Making the Surgical Bed

279

(3)

Patient Bathing

282

(20)

Introduction

283

(1)

Patient Bathing

283

(1)

Guidelines for Patient Bathing

284

(13)

Assisting with the Tub Bath or Shower

284

(2)

Bed Bath

286

(5)

Partial Bath

291

(1)

Female Perineal Care

292

(1)

Male Perineal Care

293

(2)

Hand and Fingernail Care

295

(1)

Bed Shampoo

295

(2)

Dressing a Patient

297

(1)

Guidelines for Dressing and Undressing Patients

298

(4)

Dressing and Undressing Patient

298

(4)

General Comfort Measures

302

(17)

Introduction

303

(1)

AM Care and PM Care

303

(1)

Oral Hygiene

304

(3)

Assisting with Routine Oral Hygiene

304

(2)

Assisting with Special Oral Hygiene

306

(1)

Assisting Patient to Floss and Brush Teeth

306

(1)

Dentures

307

(1)

Caring for Dentures

307

(1)

Back Rubs

308

(2)

Backrub

309

(1)

Daily Shaving

310

(1)

Guidelines for Safety in Shaving

310

(1)

Shaving a Male Patient

310

(1)

Daily Hair Care

311

(1)

Daily Hair Care

312

(1)

Comfort Devices

312

(1)

Elimination Needs

313

(6)

Giving and Receiving the Bedpan

313

(2)

Giving and Receiving the Urinal

315

(1)

Assisting with the Use of the Bedside Commode

316

(3)

SECTION 8 PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AND FLUID BALANCE

319

(18)

Nutritional Needs and Diet Modifications

320

(17)

Introduction

321

(1)

Normal Nutrition

321

(1)

Essential Nutrients

321

(1)

The Six Food Groups

322

(2)

Basic Facility Diets

324

(2)

Special Diets

326

(2)

Supplements and Nourishments

328

(1)

Fluid Balance

329

(2)

Changing Water

331

(1)

Feeding the Patient

331

(3)

Assisting the Patient Who Can Feed Self

331

(2)

Feeding the Dependent Patient

333

(1)

Alternative Nutrition

334

(3)

SECTION 9 SPECIAL CARE PROCEDURES

337

(58)

Warm and Cold Applications

338

(11)

Introduction

339

(1)

Therapy with Heat and Cold

339

(1)

Guidelines for Warm and Cold Treatments

339

(1)

Use of Cold Applications

340

(2)

Applying an Ice Bag

340

(2)

Applying a Disposable Cold Pack

342

(1)

Use of Warm Applications

342

(3)

Applying an Aquamatic K-Pad®

343

(1)

Performing a Warm Soak

344

(1)

Applying a Warm Moist Compress

345

(1)

Temperature Control Measures

345

(4)

Assisting with the Application of a Hypothermia Blanket

347

(2)

Assisting with the Physical Examination

349

(6)

Introduction

350

(1)

Positioning the Patient

350

(2)

Physical Examination

352

(3)

Assisting with a Physical Examination

353

(2)

The Surgical Patient

355

(17)

Introduction

356

(1)

Pain Perception

356

(1)

Anesthesia

356

(1)

Surgical Care

357

(1)

Preoperative Care

357

(3)

Shaving the Operative Area

359

(1)

During the Operative Period

360

(1)

Postoperative Care

360

(10)

Assisting Patient to Deep Breathe and Cough

364

(2)

Performing Postoperative Leg Exercises

366

(1)

Applying Elasticized Stockings

366

(2)

Applying Elastic Bandage

368

(1)

Assisting Patient to Dangle

369

(1)

Guidelines for Assisting the Patient in Initial Ambulation

370

(2)

Caring for the Emotionally Stressed Patient

372

(12)

Introduction

373

(1)

Mental Health

373

(1)

Defense Mechanisms

373

(1)

Assisting Patients to Cope

374

(1)

The Demanding Patient

374

(1)

Alcoholism

375

(1)

Maladaptive Behaviors

376

(2)

Guidelines for Asisting the Patient Who is Depressed

378

(2)

Guidelines for Reality Orientation

380

(1)

Guidelines for Managing the Patient Who is Agitated

381

(3)

Death and Dying

384

(11)

Introduction

385

(1)

Five Stages of Grief

385

(2)

Preparation for Death

387

(1)

The Patient Self-Determination Act

387

(1)

The Role of the Nursing Assistant

388

(2)

Hospice Care

390

(1)

Physical Changes as Death Approaches

390

(1)

Postmortem Care

391

(1)

Organ Donations

392

(1)

Postmortem Examination (Autopsy)

392

(3)

Giving Postmortem Care

392

(3)

SECTION 10 OTHER HEALTH CARE SETTINGS

395

(50)

Care of the Elderly and Chronically III

396

(20)

Introduction

397

(1)

Types of Long-Term Care Facilities

397

(1)

Long-Term Care Population

398

(1)

Legislation Affecting Long-Term Care

399

(1)

Role of the Nursing Assistant in a Skilled Care Facility

399

(1)

Effects of Aging

400

(3)

Nutritional Needs

403

(1)

Preventing Infections in Residents

403

(2)

Keeping Residents Safe

405

(1)

Exercise and REcreational Needs

405

(1)

General Hygiene

406

(1)

Guidelines for Bathing the Elderly

407

(1)

Mental Changes

408

(1)

Caring for Residents with Dementia

408

(3)

Guidelines for Activities of Daily Living for Residents with Dementia

411

(2)

Guidelines for Reality Orientation

413

(3)

The Organization of Home Care: Trends in Health Care

416

(10)

Introduction

417

(1)

Providers of Home Health Care

417

(1)

Benefits of Working in Home Health Care

418

(1)

Source of Referral

418

(1)

Payment for Home Health Care

418

(1)

The Home Health Care Team

418

(1)

The Assessment Process

419

(1)

Liability and the Nursing Assistant

420

(1)

Recordkeeping

420

(1)

Guidelines for Avoiding Liability

420

(1)

Time Management

421

(3)

Working with Families

424

(2)

The Nursing Assistant in Home Care

426

(9)

The Home Health Caregiver

427

(1)

The Home Health Assistant and the Nursing Process

427

(1)

Characteristics of the Home Care Nursing Assistant and Homemaker Assistant

427

(1)

Home Health Care Duties

428

(1)

Safety in the Home

429

(1)

Elder Abuse

430

(1)

Guidelines for Supervising Self-Administration of Medications

430

(1)

Infection Control

430

(1)

Housekeeping Tasks

431

(4)

Subacute Care

435

(10)

Description of Subacute Care

436

(1)

Special Procedures Provided in the Subacute Care Unit

436

(3)

Guidelines for Caring for Patients with Intravenous Lines

439

(1)

Changing a Gown on a Patient with a Peripheral Intravenous Line in Place

439

(1)

Pain Management Procedures

440

(1)

Caring for Patients with Tracheostomies

440

(1)

Caring for the Patient Receiving Dialysis Treatments

441

(1)

Oncology Treatments

442

(3)

SECTION 11 BODY SYSTEMS, COMMON DISORDERS, AND RELATED CARE PROCEDURES

445

(134)

Integumentary System

446

(12)

Integumentary System Structures

447

(1)

Skin Functions

447

(1)

Aging Changes

447

(1)

Skin Lesions

448

(4)

Guidelines for Preventing Pressure Ulcers

452

(6)

Respiratory System

458

(11)

Introduction

459

(1)

Structure and Function

459

(1)

Upper Respiratory Infections

460

(1)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

460

(1)

Malignancies

461

(1)

Diagnostic Techniques

462

(1)

Special Therapies Related to Respiratory Illness

462

(4)

Refilling the Humidifier Bottle

464

(2)

Collecting a Sputum Specimen

466

(3)

Collecting a Sputum Specimen

466

(3)

Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System

469

(14)

Introduction

470

(1)

Structure and Function

470

(2)

Common Circulatory System Disorders

472

(1)

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

472

(5)

Guidelines for Caring for Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease

477

(1)

Heart Conditions

478

(2)

Blood Abnormalities

480

(1)

Diagnostic Tests

481

(2)

Musculoskeletal System

483

(17)

The Musculoskeletal System

484

(4)

Common Conditions

488

(4)

Guidelines for Caring for Patients with THA

492

(1)

Range of Motion

493

(5)

Performing Range-of-Motion Exercises (Passive)

494

(4)

Diagnostic Techniques

498

(2)

Endocrine System

500

(9)

Structure and Function

501

(1)

Common Conditions of the Thyroid Gland

502

(1)

Common Conditions of the Parathyroid Glands

503

(1)

Common Conditions of the Adrenal Glands

503

(1)

Diabetes Mellitus

503

(3)

Diagnositc Techniques

506

(1)

Blood Glucose Monitoring

506

(3)

Testing Urine for Acetone: Ketostix® Strip Test

507

(2)

Nervous System

509

(22)

Structure and Function

510

(6)

Common Conditions

516

(10)

Caring for Eye Socket and Artificial Eye

525

(1)

Guidelines for Caring for a Hearing Aid

526

(1)

Guidelines for Troubleshooting Hearing Aids

526

(2)

Applying a Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aid

526

(1)

Removing a Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aid

527

(1)

Applying and Removing an In-the-Ear Hearing Aid

528

(1)

Diagnostic Techniques

528

(3)

Gastrointestinal System

531

(15)

Introduction

532

(1)

Structure and Function

532

(1)

Common Conditions

533

(4)

Collecting a Stool Specimen

536

(1)

Special Diagnostic Tests

537

(1)

Enemas

537

(9)

Giving a Soap Solution Enema

538

(3)

Giving a Commercially Prepared Enema

541

(1)

Inserting a Rectal Suppository

542

(2)

Inserting a Rectal Tube and Flatus Bag

544

(2)

Urinary System

546

(21)

Introduction

547

(1)

Structure and Function

547

(1)

Common Conditions

548

(1)

Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant

549

(1)

Urinary Incontinence

550

(1)

Guidelines for Caring for the Patient with Incontinence

550

(1)

Diagnostic Tests

551

(5)

Collecting a Routine Urine Specimen

551

(2)

Collecting a Clean-Catch Urine Specimen

553

(1)

Collecting a Fresh Fractional Urine Specimen

554

(1)

Collecting a 24-Hour Urine Specimen

555

(1)

Testing Urine with the Hemacombistix®

556

(1)

Renal Dialysis

556

(1)

Urinary Drainage

557

(10)

Routine Drainage Check

558

(1)

Giving Indwelling Catheter Care

558

(2)

Emptying a Urinary Drainage Unit

560

(1)

Disconnecting the Catheter

561

(1)

Applying a Condom for Urinary Drainage

562

(1)

Connecting a Catheter to a Leg Bag

563

(1)

Emptying a Leg Bag

564

(3)

Reproductive System

567

(12)

Structure and Function

568

(3)

Conditions of the Male Reproductive Organs

571

(1)

Conditions of the Female Reproductive Organs

571

(2)

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

573

(1)

Diagnostic Tests

574

(1)

Vaginal Douche

574

(5)

Breast Self-Examination

575

(1)

Giving a Nonsterile Vaginal Douche

576

(3)

SECTION 12 EXPANDED ROLE OF THE NURSING ASSISTANT

579

(52)

Rehabilitation and Restorative Services

580

(9)

Introduction to Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

581

(1)

Reasons for Rehabilitation/Restorative Care

582

(1)

The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team

582

(1)

Principles of Rehabilitation

583

(1)

Complications from Inactivity

583

(1)

Restorative Programs

584

(2)

Guidelines for Implementing Restorative Programs

586

(3)

Obstetrical Patient and Neonate

589

(11)

Introduction

590

(1)

Prenatal Care

590

(1)

Preparation for Birth

591

(1)

Prenatal Testing

591

(1)

Labor and Delivery

591

(3)

Cesarean Birth

594

(1)

Postpartum Care

594

(1)

Toileting and Perineal Care

595

(1)

Breast Care

595

(1)

Neonatal Care

595

(3)

Discharge

598

(2)

Pediatric Patient

600

(21)

Introduction

601

(1)

Pediatric Units

601

(1)

Developmental Tasks

601

(1)

Admitting the Pediatric Patient

602

(1)

Caring for Infants (Birth-1 Year)

602

(10)

Weighing the Pediatric Patient

604

(1)

Changing Crib Linens

605

(1)

Changing Crib Linens (Infant in Crib)

606

(1)

Measuring Temperature

607

(1)

Determining Heart Rate (Pulse)

608

(1)

Counting Respiratory Rate

609

(1)

Measuring Blood Pressure

609

(1)

Bottle-Feeding the Infant

609

(2)

Burping (Method A)

611

(1)

Burping (Method B)

612

(1)

Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Environment for Infants

612

(1)

Caring for Toddlers (1-3 Years)

612

(2)

Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Environment for Toddlers

614

(1)

Caring for Preschool Children (3-6 Years)

615

(1)

Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Environment for Preschoolers

615

(1)

Caring for School-Age Children (6 - 12 Years)

616

(1)

Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Environment for the School-Age Child

617

(1)

Caring for the Adolescent (13-18 Years)

617

(2)

Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Environment for Adolescents

619

(2)

Special Advanced Procedures

621

(10)

Introduction

622

(1)

Urine and Stool Tests

622

(3)

Testing for Occult Blood Using Hemoccult® and Developer

622

(1)

Testing for Occult Blood Using Hematest® Reagent Tablets

623

(1)

Collecting a Urine Specimen Through a Drainage Port

624

(1)

Ostomies

625

(6)

Giving Routine Stoma Care (Colostomy)

626

(2)

Routine Care of an Ileostomy (With Patient in Bed)

628

(3)

SECTION 13 RESPONSE TO BASIC EMERGENCIES

631

(26)

Response to Basic Emergencies

632

(25)

Dealing With Emergencies

633

(1)

Guidelines for Responding to an Emergency

633

(1)

Being Prepared

634

(1)

First Aid

634

(1)

Emergency Care

634

(1)

Cardiac Arrest

634

(7)

Adult CPR, One Rescuer

635

(4)

Adult CPR, Two-Person

639

(2)

Choking

641

(3)

Heimlich Maneuver---Abdominal Thrusts

642

(1)

Assisting the Adult Who Has an Obstructed Airway and Becomes Unconscious

643

(1)

CPR and Obstructed Airway Procedures for Infants

644

(1)

CPR and Obstructed Airway Procedures for Children

644

(5)

CPR for Infants

644

(2)

Obstructed Airway: Conscious Infant

646

(1)

Obstructed Airway: Unconscious Infant

647

(1)

CPR for Children, One Rescuer

648

(1)

Child with Foreign Body Airway Obstruction

648

(1)

Other Emergencies

649

(1)

Bleeding

649

(1)

Shock

650

(1)

Fainting

650

(1)

Heart Attack

651

(1)

Brain Attacks

651

(1)

Seizures

652

(1)

Electric Shock

652

(1)

Burns

652

(1)

Orthopedic Injuries

653

(1)

Accidental Poisoning

653

(4)

SECTION 14 MOVING FORWARD

657

(10)

Employment Opportunities and Career Growth

658

(9)

Introduction

659

(8)

Self-Appraisal

659

(1)

Search for All Employment Opportunities

659

(1)

Assemble a Proper Resume

660

(1)

Validate References

660

(1)

Make Specific Applications for Work

660

(3)

Participate in a Successful Interview

663

(1)

Accept a Job

663

(1)

Keep the Job

664

(1)

Continue to Grow throughout Your Career

664

(1)

Resign Properly from Employment

665

(2)

Appendix Guidelines for Infection Control in Health Care Personnel (CDC, 1998)

667

(6)

Glossary

673

(20)

Index

693

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