Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Assistants - Softcover

Sorrentino RN MSN PhD, Sheila A.; Gorek RNC GNP MA NHA BS, Bernie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323007090 ISBN 13: 9780323007092

Publisher: Mosby, 1999

Synopsis

MOSBY'S TEXTBOOK FOR LONG-TERM CARE ASSISTANTS provides complete coverage of the knowledge and skills required to work in a long-term care facility. This popular text features a clear, logical presentation of procedures with hundreds of large, full-color photos and drawings, making it easy for students to learn and understand. This new edition addresses the expanding role of the nursing assistant in long-term care, and includes a number of more complex procedures now frequently performed in subacute facilities. New information on work ethic, basic job skills, cultural considerations, quality of life, care of the developmentally disabled, and residents with dementia prepare the student for today's residents.

About this title

Synopsis:

This text provides complete coverage of the knowledge and skills required in a long-term care facility. It presents information in a concise and visual format, covering procedures typically performed in subacute settings. This edition addresses the expanding role of the nursing assistant in long-term care and includes a number of more complex procedures frequently performed. Topics new to this edition include ethics, basic job skills and care of the developmentally disabled. The text also includes coverage of more advanced skills including EKG, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, ventilator weaning, pulmonary rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurological and complex medical care. In this edition, greater focus on quality of life is integrated into procedures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0323007090
• ISBN 13: 9780323007092
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 912