Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants
- 9th Edition - June 15, 2023
- Imprint: Mosby
- Author: Clare Kostelnick
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 4 8 8 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 7 6 9 - 5
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Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide safe, compassionate long-term care! Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition prepares you to succeed as a professional caregiver for residents in long-term care settings. More than 100 step-by-step procedures include clear instructions for performing skills such as bedmaking, measuring vital signs, and collecting specimens. Not only does the book cover the functions and limitations of the nursing assistant’s role, but its delegation guidelines outline the information you need to collect from the nurse and care plan before performing and then documenting a procedure. Written by Clare Kostelnick, an experienced nurse and instructor, this text also helps you prepare for success on the Nursing Assistant certification exam.
- Concise long-term care content is presented at a 6th-grade reading level to make understanding easier for readers of all levels and abilities.
- More than 100 procedures are divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning, and a NATCEP® icon indicates skills that are covered in certification exams.
- Color illustrations and photographs depict key ideas, concepts, and procedure steps.
- Featured boxes highlight principles of care with Teamwork and Time Management, Quality of Life, Residents with Dementia, Time to Reflect, Promoting Safety and Comfort, Focus on Rehabilitation, Focus on Communication, and Delegation Guidelines.
- Procedure icons in the headings identify content for which a related procedure is included.
- Play icons in the Procedure boxes alert you to related video clips on the Evolve website.
- Key Terms and Key Abbreviations at the beginning of each chapter introduce important words and commonly used abbreviations, and a separate glossary for each is included at the end of the book.
- Chapter Review Questions help you evaluate your comprehension.
- Review Question Answers are included at end of the text to allow for self-evaluation.
Students in Long-Term Care, Nursing Assistant, or Home Aide programs in educational settings
- Approximately 60,000 students enrolled
- Approximately 45,000 graduates per year
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- IFC
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the Author
- Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- Instructor Preface
- Student Preface
- 1. The Nursing Assistant Working in Long-Term Care
- Long-Term Care Centers
- The Nursing Team
- The Interdisciplinary Team
- Paying for Health Care
- Managed Care
- Meeting Standards
- The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Delegation
- 2. Resident Rights, Ethics, and Laws
- Ombudsman Program
- Ethical Aspects
- Legal Aspects
- Reporting Abuse
- 3. Work Ethics
- Health, Hygiene, and Appearance
- Preparing for Work
- Teamwork
- Managing Stress
- Harassment
- Drug Testing
- 4. Communicating With the Health Team
- Communication
- The Medical Record
- The Kardex
- The Care Plan
- Resident Care Conferences
- Reporting and Recording
- Medical Terms and Abbreviations
- Computers and Other Electronic Devices
- Telephone Communication
- Dealing With Conflict
- 5. Assisting With the Nursing Process
- Assessment
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Your Role
- 6. Understanding the Resident
- Caring for the Person
- Basic Needs
- Effects of Illness and Disability
- Nursing Center Residents
- Behavior Issues
- Communicating with the Person
- Residents with Disabilities
- Family and Friends
- 7. Culture, Religion, and Spirituality
- Culture and Ethnicity
- Personal Space and Gestures
- Eye Contact
- Hygiene, Grooming, and Dress Practices
- Religion and Spirituality
- 8. Body Structure and Function
- Cells, Tissues, and Organs
- The Integumentary System
- The Musculoskeletal System
- The Nervous System
- The Circulatory System
- The Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- The Urinary System
- The Reproductive System
- The Endocrine System
- The Immune System
- 9. The Older Person
- Growth and Development
- Psychologic and Social Changes
- Physical Changes
- Housing Options
- 10. Sexuality
- Sex and Sexuality
- Sexual Relationships
- Injury, Illness, and Surgery
- Sexuality and Older Persons
- Meeting Sexual Needs
- The Sexually Aggressive Person
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- 11. Safety
- A Safe Setting
- Accident Risk Factors
- Identifying the Person
- Preventing Burns
- Preventing Poisoning
- Preventing Suffocation
- Controlling Bleeding
- Preventing Infection
- Preventing Equipment Accidents
- Wheelchair and Stretcher Safety
- Handling Hazardous Substances
- Fire Safety
- Disasters
- Tornadoes
- Workplace Violence
- Risk Management
- 12. Preventing Falls
- Causes of and Risk Factors for Falls
- Fall Prevention Programs
- Transfer/Gait Belts
- The Falling Person
- 13. Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
- History of Restraint Use
- Restraint Alternatives
- Safe Restraint Use
- 14. Preventing Infection
- Microorganisms
- Infection
- Medical Asepsis
- Isolation Precautions
- Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
- Surgical Asepsis
- 15. Body Mechanics and Safe Resident Handling, Positioning, and Transfers
- Principles of Body Mechanics
- Ergonomics
- Positioning the Person
- Preventing Work-Related Injuries
- Moving Persons in Bed
- Turning Persons
- Sitting on the Side of the Bed (Dangling)
- Transferring Persons
- Transfer Belts
- Repositioning in a Chair or Wheelchair
- 16. The Resident’s Unit
- Comfort
- Room Furniture and Equipment
- General Rules
- 17. Bedmaking
- Types of Beds
- Linens
- Making Beds
- 18. Hygiene
- Daily Care
- Oral Hygiene
- Bathing
- The Back Massage
- Perineal Care
- Reporting and Recording
- 19. Grooming
- Hair Care
- Shampooing
- Shaving
- Nail and Foot Care
- Changing Clothing and Hospital Gowns
- 20. Nutrition and Fluids
- Basic Nutrition
- OBRA Dietary Requirements
- Special Diets
- Meeting Food and Fluid Needs
- Foodborne Illnesses
- 21. Nutritional Support and Intravenous Therapy
- Enteral Nutrition
- Parenteral Nutrition
- IV Therapy
- 22. Urinary Elimination
- Normal Urination
- Urinary Incontinence
- Catheters
- Bladder Training
- 23. Bowel Elimination
- Normal Bowel Elimination
- Factors Affecting Bowel Elimination
- Common Problems
- Bowel Training
- Enemas
- The Person with an Ostomy
- 24. Exercise and Activity
- Bedrest
- Range-of-Motion Exercises
- Ambulation
- Recreational Activities
- 25. Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
- Comfort
- Pain
- Rest
- Sleep
- 26. Oxygen Needs and Respiratory Therapies
- Factors Affecting Oxygen Needs
- Altered Respiratory Function
- Assisting with Assessment and Diagnostic Tests
- Promoting Oxygenation
- Assisting with Oxygen Therapy
- Types of Respiratory Therapies
- Suctioning the Airway
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Chest Tubes
- 27. Measuring Vital Signs
- Measuring and Reporting Vital Signs
- Body Temperature
- Pulse
- Respirations
- 28. Assisting With the Physical Examination
- Your Role
- Equipment
- Weight and Height
- Preparing the Person
- Positioning and Draping
- Assisting with the Exam
- 29. Collecting and Testing Specimens
- Urine Specimens
- Stool Specimens
- Sputum Specimens
- Blood Glucose Testing
- 30. Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges
- Admissions
- Moving the Person to a New Room
- Transfers and Discharges
- 31. Wound Care
- Types of Wounds
- Skin Tears
- Vascular Ulcers
- Wound Healing
- Dressings
- Binders
- Warm and Cold Applications
- Meeting Basic Needs
- 32. Pressure Injuries
- Risk Factors
- Persons at Risk
- Pressure Injury Stages
- Prevention and Treatment
- Sites
- Complications
- Reporting and Recording
- 33. Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems
- Ear Disorders
- Speech Disorders
- Eye Disorders
- 34. Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders
- Cancer
- Immune System Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- 35. Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Nervous System Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- 36. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- 37. Digestive and Endocrine Disorders
- Digestive Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- 38. Urinary and Reproductive Disorders
- Urinary System Disorders
- Reproductive Disorders
- 39. Mental Health Disorders
- Basic Concepts
- Anxiety Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Substance Use Disorder and Addiction
- Suicide
- Care and Treatment
- 40. Confusion and Dementia
- Confusion
- Dementia
- Alzheimer Disease
- Care of Persons with AD and Other Dementias
- 41. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Down Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Spina Bifida
- Hydrocephalus
- 42. Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care
- Restorative Nursing
- Rehabilitation and the Whole Person
- The Rehabilitation Team
- Rehabilitation Programs and Services
- 43. Assisted Living
- Purpose
- ALR Residents
- Resident Rights
- Staff Requirements
- Service Plan
- Transfer, Discharge, and Eviction
- 44. Basic Emergency Care
- Emergency Care
- Basic Life Support for Adults
- Hemorrhage
- Fainting
- Shock
- Stroke
- Seizures
- Burns
- 45. End-of-Life Care
- Terminal Illness
- The Stages of Dying
- Comfort Needs
- The Family
- Legal Issues
- Signs of Death
- Care of the Body After Death
- Care for the Caregiver
- 46. Getting a Job
- Beginning a Job Search
- Preparing for Work
- Resigning From a Job
- Losing a Job
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- GLOSSARY
- Key Abbreviations
- Index
- IBC
- Edition: 9
- Published: June 15, 2023
- Imprint: Mosby
- No. of pages: 704
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323874885
- eBook ISBN: 9780323877695
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Clare Kostelnick
Clare Kostelnick is professor emeritus at Des Moines Area Community College where she continues to teach nursing assistant courses. She received her BSN from the Brokaw School of Nursing of Illinois Wesleyan University. She began her career as a registered nurse serving in the US Army Nurse Corps. Having achieved the rank of captain, she spent most of her military career working in emergency care. Clare’s 45 years of nursing experience also includes working in critical care as a staff nurse, a home care and hospice staff nurse, a long-term care staff nurse and consultant, and a coordinator of an assisted living facility. She has taught nursing assistant classes for over 20 years. Clare is a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor for the American Heart Association and is a member of the Iowa Health Educators Association.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus and Nurse Assistant Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College