Contents:

The Nursing Assistant Working in Long-Term Care
Resident Rights, Ethics, and Laws
Work Ethics
Communicating with the Health Team
Assisting with the Nursing Process
Understanding the Resident
Culture and Religion
Body Structure and Function
The Older Person
Sexuality
Safety
Preventing Falls
Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
Preventing Infection
Body Mechanics and Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers
The Resident's Unit
Bedmaking
Hygiene
Grooming
Nutrition and Fluids
Nutritional Support and IV Therapy
Urinary Elimination
Bowel Elimination
Exercise and Activity
Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
Oxygen Needs and Respiratory Therapies
Measuring Vital Signs
Assisting With the Physical Examination
Collecting and Testing Specimens
Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges
Wound Care
Pressure Injuries
Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems
Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders
Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Disorders
Digestive and Endocrine System Disorders
Urinary and Reproductive System Disorders
Mental Health Problems
Confusion and Dementia
Developmental Disabilities
Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care
Assisted Living
Basic Emergency Care
End-of-Life Care
Getting a Job - Career Management

Review Question Answers

Appendixes

Glossary

Key Abbreviations

Index