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Tables of Contents for Prentice Hall Health's Survival Guide for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
v
Mastering Medical Terminology
1
5
Reviewing Root Words
1
1
Remembering Prefixes
2
1
Solving Suffixes
3
1
Translating Abbreviations
3
3
Winning with Standard Precautions
6
2
Handwashing
6
1
Using Personal Protective Equipment
6
1
Handling Used Equipment and Supplies
7
1
Taking Charge of Transmission-Based Precautions
8
3
Using Contact Precautions
8
1
Using Droplet Precautions
9
1
Using Airborne Precautions
10
1
Being Victorious Over Vital Sign Errors
11
3
Measuring the Temperature
11
1
Counting the Pulse and Respirations
12
1
Measuring Blood Pressure
12
2
Keeping Cool During Communication
14
3
Communicating with Residents
14
1
Communicating with Family and Friends of Residents
15
1
Communicating with Coworkers
16
1
Breathing Easy with Respiratory Care
17
3
Preventing Respiratory Complications
17
1
Assisting with Oxygen
18
1
Caring for Residents with Breathing Problems
18
2
Conquering Circulatory Care Challenges
20
3
Caring for Residents with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
20
1
Caring for Residents Who Have Had Myocardial Infarctions (MI)
21
1
Caring for residents with Artificial Pacemakers
22
1
Managing Stroke Care
23
3
Assisting with Food and Liquids
23
1
Assisting with Mobility
24
1
Assisting with Communication
24
1
Assisting with Emotional Needs
25
1
Dealing with Disorientation and Confusion
26
2
Keeping the Environment Calm
26
1
Communicating with the Disoriented or Confused Resident
26
1
Communicating with the Resident's Family
27
1
Defeating Diabetic Complications
28
3
Reporting Signs of Blood Sugar Imbalance
28
1
Assisting with Food and Fluids
28
1
Assisting with Food Care
29
1
Protecting Residents from Injury
30
1
Overcoming Problems in Observing, Reporting, and Recording
31
3
Gathering Objective Data
31
1
Gathering Subjective Data
32
1
Reporting Your Observations
32
1
Recording Your Observations
33
1
Giving Attention to Abnormal Findings
34
4
Observing the Skin
34
1
Observing the Bones, Muscles, and Joints
34
1
Observing the Heart and Circulation
35
1
Observing Respirations
35
1
Observing Elimination
36
1
Observing Neurological Status
36
1
Reporting Abnormals
37
1
Surviving the Survey
38
Using Standard Precautions
38
Keeping Equipment and Supplies Ready
39
Performing Your Duties
39