{"product_id":"mosbys-essentials-for-nursing-assistants-leighann-remmert-9780443407567","title":"Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants","description":"Master the role and responsibilities of today's nursing assistant! \u003ci\u003eMosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, \u003c\/i\u003e8th Edition, provides concise, easy-to-understand instruction in the knowledge and skills required for basic nursing assistants. Step-by-step procedures are included for more than 75 key procedures, and review questions and scenarios help you apply knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. The principles of treating patients and residents with dignity and respect while providing safe, competent, and efficient care are emphasized throughout. Coverage of OBRA-mandated content prepares you for success on state competency evaluations.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-read, concise nursing assistant content\u003c\/b\u003e is written at a 7th-grade reading level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eObjectives, Key Terms, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKey Abbreviations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e are listed at the beginning of each chapter for reading preparation and reference. Key terms are clearly defined in the text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 75 step-by-step procedures\u003c\/b\u003e are divided into \u003ci\u003ePre-Procedure, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eProcedure, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePost-Procedure\u003c\/i\u003e sections for easier learning. A \u003ci\u003eQuality of Life\u003c\/i\u003e section reminds you of basic courtesies that show respect for the person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus boxes\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ehighlight a certain part of the nursing assistant role \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDelegation Guidelines \u003c\/i\u003eboxes\u003c\/b\u003e list information that the nursing assistant needs before performing a procedure, along with observations to record and report to the nurse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromoting Safety and Comfort\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e identify safety and comfort measures to consider when giving care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFocus on Older Persons\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e provide guidance on the special needs of older persons, including those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaring About Culture\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e help you learn to provide culturally competent care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFocus on Surveys\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e highlight the nursing assistant's role during workplace inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFocus on Communication\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e guide clear communication with patients or residents, visitors, and other staff members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFocus on Math\u003c\/i\u003e boxes \u003c\/b\u003eexplain math skills involved in various care measures and procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFocus on PRIDE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eboxes\u003c\/b\u003e promote the value of the patient or resident, family, and nursing assistant. Box content highlights aspects of \u003ci\u003ePersonal and Professional Responsibility, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eRights and Respect, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndependence and Social Interaction, Delegation and Teamwork, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEthics and Laws. \u003c\/i\u003eEach box concludes with an application question intended for personal thought or classroom discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaminated insert\u003c\/b\u003e is useful for practice in the laboratory or clinical setting. This compact reference includes vital sign ranges, range-of-motion exercises, measurement conversions, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReview questions\u003c\/b\u003e evaluate and reinforce learning. Each chapter concludes with multiple-choice questions and a \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFocus on Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProblem Solving \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003efeature that presents a scenario intended for critical thinking and discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOnline resources\u003c\/b\u003e include valuable learning tools and exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED \u003c\/b\u003econtent reflects the latest \u003cb\u003eOBRA-mandated standards\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW QR code\u003c\/b\u003e offers quick access to online review questions and appendices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW content\u003c\/b\u003e covers topics such as the somatic nervous system and the nurse assistant's role in the admissions and discharge process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW topics in the \u003ci\u003eCommon Health Problems\u003c\/i\u003e chapter\u003c\/b\u003e address anemia, lymphedema, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, vaginitis, and cellulitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED communication content\u003c\/b\u003e covers the patient and the patient's family, including basic needs, gender identity, spirituality, and dementia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDelegation Guidelines\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eidentify the nursing assistant's specific responsibilities in accepting commonly delegated tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eENHANCED emphasis on patient safety\u003c\/b\u003e includes new and updated content on workplace safety, hazardous substance safety measures, guidelines for using mechanical lifts, special diets, and dehydration and fluid overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leighann Remmert,Sheila A. 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