This comprehensive nursing assistant training textbook includes information on long-term care, as well as some material on subacute and acute care. This textbook contains:
In-depth information on resident rights and special boxes that teach ways to promote independence and prevent abuse and neglect
New information on person-centered care and culture change
Up-to-date, comprehensive material on infection prevention
Material on anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on normal changes of aging and observing and reporting
Updated nutrition information on MyPlate, special diets, and feeding techniques
Current information on legal issues, such as HIPAA, the Patient Self-Determination Act, and the Elder Justice Act
One chapter containing sub-acute and acute care information, including pre- and post-operative care, as well as mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, and artificial airways
Chapter-ending material which develops critical thinking, as well as tests the chapter
Expanded testing section available to instructors, including 24 chapters exams, two final exams, and a critical thinking exam, along with a practice exam for students taking the certification test
A table of procedures, common abbreviations list, a special appendix with a math review, and a glossary
Companion workbooks and instructor guides are also available!
