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The nursing assistant : acute, subacute, and long-term care / [edited by] JoLynn Pulliam.

Contributor(s): Pulliam, JoLynn.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall Health, 2002Edition: 3rd ed.Description: xxv, 390 p. ; 28cm.ISBN: 0130939501; 9780130939500.Subject(s): Nurses' aides | Care of the sick | Subacute care -- methods | Acute Disease -- therapy | Long-Term Care -- methods | NursingDDC classification: 610.730698 PUL
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This easy-to-understand, full-color book consists of a concise and practical format. It reflects the most recent practice requirements--including the latest Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, OSHA mandates regarding infection control, OBRA training requirements and updates, and JCAHO age-specific considerations. The book highlights the essence of what it takes to be a nursing assistant in today's competitive healthcare environment.A five-part organization describes the role of the nursing assistant, covers the essential principle of safety, presents the knowledge and skills of basic nursing care, highlights the main duties and procedures of the nursing assistant, and explores more specialized job skills and abilities.For nursing instructors and educators--a tool and text that can form the basis of any nursing assistant training program.

Includes index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • I The Role of the Nursing Assistant
  • 1 Introduction to Health Care
  • 2 The Nursing Assistant
  • 3 Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • 4 Relating to Your Patients
  • II Safety For The Patient and The Nursing Assistant
  • 5 Infection Control
  • 6 Environmental Safety, Accident Prevention, and Disaster Plans
  • 7 Emergency Situations
  • III Basic Nursing Skills
  • 8 Body Systems and Common Diseases
  • 9 Vital Signs
  • 10 Positioning, Moving, and Ambulation
  • 11 Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
  • IV Providing Personal Care And Comfort for The Patient
  • 12 The Patient's Environment
  • 13 Hygiene and Grooming
  • 14 Special Skin Care
  • 15 Nutrition
  • 16 Elimination Needs
  • 17 Specimen Collection and Testing
  • 18 AM and PM Care
  • 19 Restorative Care and Rehabilitation
  • V Specialized Care Procedures
  • 20 Additional Patient Care Procedures
  • 21 Preoperative and Postoperative Care
  • 22 Subacute Care
  • 23 Special Skills in Long-Term Care
  • 24 Death and Dying
  • Glossary
  • Index

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This third edition of The Nursing Assistant again fulfills the need for a brief, practical, and affordable textbook. The high-quality, easy-to-use format highlights the essence of what it takes to be a nursing assistant in today's competitive health care environment. This is the tool that can form the basis of any nursing assistant training program, and is equally useful for preparing students for careers in acute, subacute, and long-term care. Highlights of The Nursing Assistant include: Frequent reminders throughout the text to apply Cultural Awareness, the ability to identify and include the patient's cultural needs in the plan of care. Areas of current survey interest by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) are noted in each chapter. Use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED) by the nursing assistant in emergency situations. The introduction of the importance of organ and tissue donation is covered as part of the chapter on end-of-life care. All new end-of-chapter case studies and multiple-choice questions have been added to forge chapter content to real-life practice. An added feature, Smart Care Central, is a unique approach to the everyday work experience of the nursing assistant, framing it within the context of improved communication techniques, a teamwork focus for patient care, and resource management of time and materials. Employers look for these skills in nursing assistants. Audiovisual enhancements such as the suggested videos, included compact disc, and the Web site address, will give each student an alternative, interactive learning experience. Please look for our unique coverage of the following hallmark features: A focus on meeting the training requirements mandated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act COBRA) of 1987, including updates, as well as state curriculum requirements. Completely up-to-date text and procedures, reflecting the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and mandates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding infection control, as well as other federal laws that apply to nursing assistants. Seventy-four step-by-step procedures that have been selected on the basis of those most commonly performed by nursing assistants. A chapter covering subacute care. Explanation of hard-to-learn concepts in easy-to-understand language. Age-specific care considerations to meet JCAHO requirements. A practical emphasis for beginning nursing assistants, focusing on what they need to know to give effective care from their first day on the job. The text presents specific ideas, actions, and solutions to problems, rather than general concepts. Key terms in boldface type in the text and repeated in the margin with definitions, plus a complete anatomical atlas and glossary are included. "Customer service": As choices and alternatives in health care continue to expand, providers are well aware of the importance of good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude when selecting new nursing assistants. This theme is present throughout the text. The role of the nursing assistant in dealing with the patient's or resident's needs, with special attention to such factors as promoting dignity, independence, wellness, and mobility, and avoiding restraints. Problems such as skin breakdown are prevented through adequate attention to the patient's or resident's needs. Self-care of the nursing assistant. Mental health and psychosocial needs across the age spectrum. Handling behavior problems. Text Organization The framework of The Nursing Assistant is structured to address the needs of the whole patient or resident, while promoting independence and self-care. The organization of the text follows the models of the Nursing Process, state curricula, and OB17A mandates. The text is divided into five parts containing 24 chapters (see page vii). Parts 1 and 2 include the knowledge and skills--communication, infection control, safety, the Heimlich maneuver, among others-that OBRA requires be taught in the first 16 hours of a nursing assistant training program, before any direct contact with patients or residents. The important concepts introduced in the first two parts--patient and resident rights, cultural awareness, scope of practice, communication, physical and psychosocial needs, promotion of independence, infection control, body mechanics, and accident prevention--are reinforced throughout the text. Part 1 describes the role of the nursing assistant in health care. Introduced are the health care system, JCAHO requirements, the concept of nursing care, and the duties and responsibilities (ethical, legal, and professional) of being a nursing assistant. Communication skills, documentation, and medical terminology are explained, followed by a separate chapter on relating to patients' or residents' needs. Part 2 covers the essential principles of safety for the patient or resident and the nursing assistant, including infection control, environmental safety, and emergency and disaster situations. This includes the use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED). The emphasis in Part 2 is on Standard Precautions and the prevention of accidents. Part 3 covers the knowledge and skills of basic nursing care. Basic anatomy and physiology are explored, with an anatomical atlas provided for enhanced student understanding. The disease process, body systems, and common disorders related to body system, as well as AIDS and cancer is part of the presentation. Part 3 also covers measuring vital signs, positioning and transfers, and the admission and discharge process. The focus throughout this section remains on the role of the nursing assistant and the psychosocial aspects of care. Part 4 rises from the foundation provided by the first three parts to bring forth the main duties and procedures related to the nursing assistant's job: providing personal care and comfort to the patient or resident. This includes the activities of daily living (ADL) and restorative care and rehabilitation. Part 5 explores more specialized job skills and abilities. Chapter 20 includes certain procedures (heat/cold treatments and enemas) that some nursing assistants may be required to learn, but which are not universally within the scope of practice of nursing assistants. Chapter 21 on pre- arid postsurgical care presents skills oriented to acute care. Chapter 22 discusses the characteristics of subacute care and the skills needed to work in a subacute care unit or facility. Chapter 23 presents in depth the special considerations of working with the elderly in long-term care. It also includes a substantial section on dealing with cognitively impaired residents. The last chapter focuses on death and dying and postmortem care, with particular emphasis on how the nursing assistant cares for the whole needs of the dying patient or resident. The concept of organ/tissue donation is introduced as a new topic in this edition. The textbook ends with a glossary and index. Also included is a CD for pronunciation of terms and other information. Chapter Format The chapter content is divided into short, manageable sections. Lists and tables are used to make learning easier and facilitate review and reference. Numerous illustrations--including photos, drawings, and reproduced forms--demonstrate key ideas and clarify the techniques described in the procedures. Each chapter begins with Multimedia Study Buddies, which include a compact disc to practice key terms and definitions; a companion Web site, www.prenhall.com/pulliam , for self-quizzing prior to reading the chapter; an introduction to the pronunciation of key terms and for study tips to help focus learning; and a video reference section for demonstration of practice. Also included is a list of objectives, which summarizes the knowledge, skills, and abilities the student will gain from completing the chapter. Each objective corresponds to a main section or procedure in the text. A complete list of key terms is also provided at the start of each chapter. These words are defined in the margin as they appear in the text to facilitate understanding. All new chapter endings include a summary, case study, multiple-choice questions, and practical suggestions for communication, teamwork, and resource management of time and supplies. Student Workbook A Student Workbook is available with this text. It offers learning activities that enable students to check their understanding of the chapter content. It also offers quizzes for each chapter that will help students prepare for the written part of the competency exam. In addition, the workbook provides guidelines on preparing for the competency exam along with a checklist of the procedures in the text. Your Instructor Is the Expert In the health care field, new discoveries and new technologies are constantly changing the way care is given. Laws, government standards, and accepted practices also evolve to keep up with developments. In fact, major changes to the entire health care system in America may be on the horizon. Although this textbook was up to date when it was written, techniques may change before a new edition can be prepared. Your instructor stays informed of the changes that affect your training and how you provide care. If the approach to a situation or procedure in this book or other source differs from the approach taken by your instructor, follow your instructor. Excerpted from The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute and Long-Term Care by Jolynn Pulliam, Visual Education Corporation Staff All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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Included in her more than 25 years experience in health care, JoLynn Pulliam has held positions in clinical practice and in hospital and nursing management; taught nursing in the Baccalaureate Nursing Program at Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan; published in the Journal of Nursing Administration; traveled nationally as a health care consultant; contributed to the publication of texts and workbooks for nursing assistants; functioned as a Nursing Education Specialist for registered nurses and nursing assistants at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and worked as a home health care nurse. Currently, JoLynn is at St. Marl Mercy Hospital, a member of Trinity Health, in Livonia, Michigan. Her role includes hospital shift administration, nurse recruitment, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) survey preparation, and activities that support the education of registered nurses and nursing assistants.