Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants

11th Edition - August 14, 2024
Imprint: Mosby
Author: Leighann Remmert
Language: English
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Known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation, Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 11th Edition helps prepare you to work in long-term care, acute care, and subacute care settings — and includes a practice scenario in each chapter to enhance your clinical judgment skills. It’s the most comprehensive text for CNA programs, packed with step-by-step instructions for more than 100 procedures. Lifespan coverage includes skills not only for adults and older residents, but also for maternity and pediatric patients, so you can be comfortable working in a variety of care settings. Shorter, more focused chapters allow you to learn in manageable portions and an enhanced art program clarifies important concepts and procedural steps.

NEW! Chapter organization breaks material into manageable portions, improving your ability to retain important information.
NEW! More images depicting culturally diverse patients and care takers increase the variety of persons represented in the textbook.
NEW! Shorter, more focused chapters help you retain important concepts and skills covered in the NATCEP certification exam.
Complete coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to pass the state certification exam and engage in safe practice.
Clear writing at a seventh-grade reading level ensures accessibility for low-level learners.
More than 100 skills outlined in pre-procedure and post-procedure sections ensure you learn all the necessary steps to pass the skills portion of the certification exam.
Focus on Math feature reviews mathematical calculations needed in various care measures and procedures.
Getting a Job chapter covers the soft skills needed to seek and obtain employment.
Focus on Surveys feature highlights the nursing assistant role during state inspections.
Focus on Practice: Problem Solving scenarios stimulate critical thinking about common situations encountered during practice.
Focus on PRIDE: The Person, Family, and Yourself boxes build on chapter concepts to help promote pride in the nursing assistant, the resident, and the resident’s family.
Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes emphasize the importance of the patient’s or resident’s safety and comfort.
Delegation Guidelines detail the specifics of accepting delegated tasks.
Focus on Children and Older Person boxes provide age-specific information about special needs, considerations, and circumstances of children and older persons.
Focus on Long-Term Care and Home Care boxes highlight information vital to providing competent care in the long-term and home care settings.
Focus on Communication boxes provide guidelines for how to clearly communicate with residents and avoid comments that might make them uncomfortable.
Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help you learn about the various practices of other cultures.
Teamwork and Time Management boxes provide specific guidelines to help nursing assistants work most efficiently, whether independently or as part of the nursing team.
Chapter review questions are a useful study guide found at the end of each chapter.

Cover image
Title page
Disclaimer
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Instructor Preface
Student Preface
CHAPTER 1. Health Care Agencies
PURPOSES
TYPES OF AGENCIES
ORGANIZATION
THE NURSING TEAM
STAFFING
NURSING CARE PATTERNS
PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE
SAFETY AND QUALITY
CHAPTER 2. The Person’s Rights
PATIENT RIGHTS
RESIDENT RIGHTS
Grievances
PROTECTING RIGHTS
CHAPTER 3. The Nursing Assistant
HISTORY AND CURRENT TRENDS
FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
CHAPTER 4. Delegation
DELEGATION GUIDELINES
WHO CAN DELEGATE
DELEGATION PROCESS
YOUR ROLE IN DELEGATION
CHAPTER 5. Ethics and Laws
ETHICAL ASPECTS
LEGAL ASPECTS
REPORTING ABUSE
WILLS
CHAPTER 6. Student and Work Ethics
Health, Hygiene, and Appearance
Preparing for School or Work
Teamwork
Stress
Harassment
Resigning From A Job
Losing A Job
Drug Testing
Unethical Student Behavior
CHAPTER 7. The Person and Family
The Whole Person
Basic Needs
Culture
Spirituality and Religion
Sexuality
Addressing the Person
Health Care Beliefs and Practices
Persons Needing Health Care
Effective Communication
Behavior
Family
CHAPTER 8. Health Team Communications
The Medical Record
CARE SUMMARIES
The Nursing Process
Reporting and Recording
Electronic Devices
Phone Communications
CHAPTER 9. Medical Terminology
Medical Terms
Abdominal Regions
Directional Terms
Positional Terms
Abbreviations
Common Terms and Phrases
CHAPTER 10. Body Structure and Function
Organization of The Body
The Integumentary System
The Musculo-Skeletal System
The Nervous System
The Circulatory System
The Lymphatic System
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive System
The Endocrine System
The Immune System
CHAPTER 11. Growth and Development
Principles
Infancy (Birth to 1 Year)
Toddlerhood (1 to 3 Years)
Preschool (3 to 6 Years)
School Age (6 to 9 or 10 Years)
Late Childhood (9 or 10 to 12 Years)
Adolescence (12 to 18 Years)
Young Adulthood (18 to 40 Years)
Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 Years)
Late Adulthood (65 Years and Older)
Sexuality
CHAPTER 12. The Older Person
Psychological and Social Changes
Physical Changes
Sexuality and Older Persons
Housing
CHAPTER 13. The Person’s Unit
Comfort
Room Furniture and Equipment
CHAPTER 14. Safety
A Safe Setting
Accident Risk Factors
Identifying the Person
Preventing Burns
Preventing Poisoning
Preventing Suffocation
Preventing Equipment Accidents
Hazardous Chemicals
Disasters
Workplace Violence
Risk Management
CHAPTER 15. Preventing Falls
Causes and Risk Factors for Falls
Fall Prevention Programs
Transfer/Gait Belts
The Falling Person
Moving the Person From the Floor
CHAPTER 16. Restraint Alternatives and Restraints
Forms of Restraint
History of Restraint Use
Restraint Alternatives
Risks from Restraint use
Laws, Rules, and Guidelines
Restraints
Applying Restraints
Reporting and Recording
CHAPTER 17. Preventing Infection
Microorganisms
Infection
Asepsis
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Surgical Asepsis
CHAPTER 18. Isolation Precautions
Standard Precautions
Transmission-Based Precautions
Used Laundry
Double-Bagging
Used Supplies And Equipment
Collecting Specimens
Transporting Persons
CHAPTER 19. Safe Handling and Positioning
Work-Related Injuries
Principles Of Body Mechanics
Safe Handling Programs
Positioning The Person
CHAPTER 20. Moving the Person
Planning A Safe Move
Protecting The Skin
Moving Persons In Bed
Moving the Person Up in Bed
Turning Persons
Sitting On The Side Of The Bed (Dangling)
Re-Positioning In A Chair Or Wheelchair
CHAPTER 21. Transferring the Person
Wheelchair And Stretcher Safety
Stand And Pivot Transfers
Lateral Transfers
Mechanical Lifts
CHAPTER 22. Bedmaking
Types of Beds
Linens
Making Beds
CHAPTER 23. Oral Hygiene
Purpose of Oral Hygiene
Flossing
Equipment
Brushing and Flossing Teeth
Dentures
Reporting and Recording
CHAPTER 24. Daily Hygiene and Bathing
Daily Care
Bathing
Perineal Care
Reporting And Recording
CHAPTER 25. Grooming
Hair Care
Shaving
Nail and Foot Care
CHAPTER 26. Changing Garments
Garments
Changing Patient Gowns
CHAPTER 27. Urinary Needs
Normal Urination
Voiding Equipment
Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Training
Bladder Scanning
CHAPTER 28. Urinary Catheters
Catheters
Catheter care
Urine Drainage Systems
Removing Indwelling Catheters
Condom Catheters
FEMALE EXTERNAL CATHETERS
CHAPTER 29. Bowel Needs
Normal Bowel Elimination
Factors Affecting BMs
Common Problems
Bowel Training
Enemas
The Person with an Ostomy
CHAPTER 30. Nutrition
Basic Nutrition
Special Diets
Food Intake
CHAPTER 31. Meeting Nutrition Needs
Factors Affecting Eating and Nutrition
Dysphagia
Nutrition and Food Requirements
Preparing for Meals
Serving Meals
Feeding the Person
Foodborne Illness
CHAPTER 32. Fluid Needs
Fluid Balance
Special Fluid Orders
Intake and Output
Providing Drinking Water
CHAPTER 33. Nutritional Support and IV Therapy
Enteral Nutrition
Parenteral Nutrition
IV Therapy
CHAPTER 34. Vital Signs
Measuring and Reporting Vital Signs
Body Temperature
Pulse
Respirations
Blood Pressure
Pulse Oximetry
Pain
Reporting and Recording
CHAPTER 35. Exercise and Activity
Mobility and Immobility
Range-of-Motion Exercises
Positioning Devices
Walking AIDS
Ambulation
CHAPTER 36. Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
Comfort
Rest
Sleep
CHAPTER 37. Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges
Admissions
Moving The Person To A New Room
Transfers and Discharges
CHAPTER 38. Assisting With the Physical Examination
Your Role
Equipment
Preparing the Person
Positioning and Draping
Assisting with The Exam
CHAPTER 39. Collecting and Testing Specimens
Urine Specimens
Stool Specimens
Sputum Specimens
Blood Glucose Testing
CHAPTER 40. The Person Having Surgery
Psychological Care
Pre-Operative Care
Sedation and Anesthesia
Post-Operative Care
CHAPTER 41. Wound Care
Types of Wounds
Wound Healing
Dressings
Binders and Compression Garments
Heat and Cold Applications
The Whole Person
CHAPTER 42. Pressure Injuries
Terms and Causes
Risk Factors
Pressure Injury Sites
Pressure Injury Stages
Observations
Prevention and Treatment
Complications
Reporting and Recording
CHAPTER 43. Heat and Cold Applications
Heat Applications
Cold Applications
Moist and dry Applications
Applying Heat and Cold
Cooling and Warming Blankets
CHAPTER 44. Oxygen Needs
Factors Affecting Oxygen Needs
Altered Respiratory Function
Respiratory Tests
Meeting Oxygen Needs
Assisting With Oxygen Therapy
CHAPTER 45. Respiratory Support and Therapies
Artificial Airways
Suctioning
Mechanical Ventilation
Chest Tubes
Devices for Sleep Apnea
CHAPTER 46. Rehabilitation Needs
Rehabilitation
Restorative Nursing
The Whole Person
The Person’s Setting
The Rehabilitation Team
Rehabilitation Programs
Quality of Life
CHAPTER 47. Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems
Hearing Disorders
Speech Disorders
Eye Disorders
CHAPTER 48. Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders
Cancer
Immune System Disorders
Skin Disorders
CHAPTER 49. Nervous System and Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
CHAPTER 50. Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Lymphatic Disorders
CHAPTER 51. Digestive and Endocrine Disorders
Digestive Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
CHAPTER 52. Urinary and Reproductive Disorders
Urinary System Disorders
Reproductive Disorders
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
CHAPTER 53. Mental Health Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Substance Use Disorder
Eating Disorders
Suicide
Care and Treatment
CHAPTER 54. Confusion and Dementia
Confusion
Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease
Care of Persons with Ad and Other Dementias
CHAPTER 55. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities
IDDs
Down Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Hydrocephalus
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
CHAPTER 56. Caring for Mothers and Babies
Safety and Security
Signs and Symptoms of Illness
Helping Mothers Breast-Feed
Bottle-Feeding Babies
Burping The Baby
Diapering A Baby
Umbilical Cord Care
Circumcision Care
Bathing An Infant
Nail Care
Weighing Infants
Care of The Mother
CHAPTER 57. Assisted Living
Assisted Living Residents
ALR Services and Living Areas
Staff Requirements
Service Plans
Transfer, Discharge, and Eviction
CHAPTER 58. Emergency Care
Emergency Care
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
CPR
Choking
Respiratory Arrest
Poisoning
Heart Attack
Hemorrhage
Fainting
Shock
Stroke
Seizures
Concussions
Cold- and Heat-Related Illnesses
Burns
CHAPTER 59. End-of-Life Care
Terminal Illness
Attitudes About Death
The Stages of Dying
Comfort Needs
The Family
Advance Care Planning
Signs of Death
Care of The Body After Death
Caring for The Family
CHAPTER 60. Getting a Job
Sources of Jobs
What Employers Look For
Job Applications
The Job Interview
Accepting or Declining A Job Offer
Drug Testing
Review Question Answers
Appendix A. National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®) Written Examination Content Outline
Appendix B. Minimum Data Set: Selected Pages
Appendix C. Care Area Assessment (CAA): Sample Page
Appendix D. Infant and Child Safety
Appendix E. Personal Safety
Glossary
Key Abbreviations
Index
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