Research Guides: Nursing: Nursing Assistant

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Human Diseases Designed specifically for future allied health professionals, HUMAN DISEASES, 5e delivers everything you need to know about the diseases and disorders health care providers see and treat the most. Making pathology fully accessible, this best seller is packed with the most current research available and reflects the latest practices from the field. Following a basic review of anatomy and physiology, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention as well as detailed, full-color photos to ensure your thorough understanding. The fifth edition covers emerging disorders, ICD-10 progress, pharmacology concerns, herbal and nontraditional remedies, current statistics, and much more. In addition, real-life cases and interactive learning tools give you hands-on experience putting what you learn into practice.
Call Number: 616 N397 2019
Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants Designed for shorter programs of 85 hours or fewer, Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 6th Edition provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. Known for its reader-friendly approach, and bright visual presentation, the text covers OBRA-mandated content including step-by-step procedures for 76 skills covered on the latest NATSEP certification exams. With focus on quality of life in the patient/person and self-pride in the nursing assistant this concise text emphasizes the importance of treating residents with respect while providing safe, competent, and efficient care. New features include Focus on Math to help you master the formulas and calculations necessary for safe and effective caregiving and Focus on Pride: Application, which directs you to focus on residents' emotional and mental needs during specific procedures. Over 75 procedures boxes are divided into step-by-step format with instructions for performing each skill, including Quality of Life courtesies, Pre-procedure, Procedure, and Post-Procedure sections to make learning critical skills easier. Concise coverage of nursing assistant content written at a 7th grade reading level that's ideal and easy to use in classes with shorter hour requirements. Promoting?Safety and Comfort boxes highlight important considerations for providing safe and effective care while promoting patient comfort. Focus on PRIDE boxes highlight personal and professional responsibility, rights and respect, independence and social interaction, delegation and teamwork, and ethics and laws, encouraging you to promote pride in the person, family, and themselves. Caring about Culture boxes contain information to help you learn about the various practices of other cultures. Focus on Practice boxes at the end of each chapter present short case scenarios with questions so students can consider practical applications for providing patient care. Focus on Communication boxes suggest what to say and questions to ask when interacting with patients, residents, visitors, and the nursing team to ensure clear communication in practice. Delegation Guidelines identify the nursing assistant's specific responsibilities in accepting commonly delegated tasks. NEW! Getting a Job chapter describes the professional skills you need for seeking and landing a job after certification. NEW! Focus on Math feature increases your critical thinking and calculation skills to assist you in performing a variety of procedures. NEW! Urinary Catheters chapter focuses on safety concerns surrounding perineal care. NEW! Content on electronic communication covers safety rules and wrongful use of electronic communication methods including cell phones and social media. NEW! Focus on Pride: Application examines residents' emotional and mental wellbeing during care for specific issues.
Call Number: 610.7306 S714 2019
CNA Exam Preparation 2018-2019 Trivium Test Prep¿s CNA Exam Preparation 2018-2019: CNA Study Guide Review Book and Practice Test Questions offers:A detailed overview of what you need to know for CNA, so that you know exactly what to expect on the CNA examA CNA review of all the subjects over which you will be testedCNA practice questions for you to practice and improveTest tips and strategies to help you score higher on the CNA Trivium Test Prep¿s CNA Exam Preparation 2018-2019: CNA Study Guide Review Book and Practice Test Questions covers: Physical Care SkillsHygieneDressing and GroomingNutrition and HydrationEliminationRest/Sleep/Comfort Basic Nursing SkillsInfection ControlSafety/EmergenciesTherapeutic/Technical ProceduresData Collection and Reporting Restorative SkillsPreventionThe Role of Restorative CareTypes of ExerciseDevices Used for Rehabilitation and Restorative Care Psychosocial Care SkillsEmotional and Mental Health NeedsSpiritual and Cultural Needs The Role of the Nurse AidCommunicationClient RightsLegal and Ethical BehaviorMembers of the Healthcare Team About Trivium Test PrepTrivium Test Prep is an independent test prep study guide company that produces and prints all of our books right here in the USA. Our dedicated professionals know how people think and learn, and have created our CNA Review Book based on what research has shown to be the fastest, easiest, and most effective way to prepare for the exam. Unlike other study guides that are stamped out in a generic fashion, our CNA Review Book is specifically tailored for your exact needs.
Call Number: 610.7306 C651t 2018
Secrets of the TEAS V Exam Study Guide ***Includes 3 Complete Practice Tests*** Secrets of the TEAS V Exam helps you ace the Test of Essential Academic Skills, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Secrets of the TEAS V Exam study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Secrets of the TEAS V Exam includes: The 5 Secret Keys to Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself. A Comprehensive Reading Review: Paragraph and Passage Comprehension, Informational Source Comprehension. A Comprehensive Mathematics Review: Numbers and Operations, Algebraic Applications, Data Interpretation, Measurement. A Comprehensive Science Review: Human Body Science, Life Science, Earth and Physical Science, Scientific Reasoning. A Comprehensive English and Language Usage Review: Grammar and Word Meaning in Context, Spelling and Punctuation, Structure. 3 Complete Sets of Practice Test Questions and much more...
Call Number: Ebook
Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants Known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation, Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 10th 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 clinical judgment skills. It is the most comprehensive text for CNA programs, packed with step-by-step instructions for over 100 procedures and perfect for programs that are 80 hours or longer. The lifespan coverage includes skills not only for adults and older residents, but also for maternity and pediatric patients, so you are comfortable in a variety of care settings. New chapter organization allows you to learn in manageable portions and a revitalized art program clarifies important concepts and procedural steps. A clear writing style at a 7th grade reading level ensures accessibility for low-level learners. Over 100 skills outlined in pre- procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections ensure you learn all the necessary steps to pass the skills portion of the certification exam. Complete coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to pass the state certification exam and engage in safe practice. Focus on Practice: Problem Solving provides scenarios that stimulate critical thinking about common situations encountered during practice. Focus on Math feature reviews mathematical calculations needed in various care measures and procedures. Focus on Surveys feature highlights the nursing assistant's role during state inspections. Getting a Job chapter covers the soft skills needed to seek and obtain employment. 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. UPDATED! Shorter, more focused chapters help you retain important concepts and skills covered in the NATCEP certification exam. NEW and UPDATED! New chapter organization breaks material into manageable portions, improving your ability to retain important information. UPDATED! Enhanced art program illustrates important content and procedures.
Call Number: 610.7306 S714n 2021
CNA Study Guide 2020-2021 Introducing the new up-to-date CNA Study Guide 2020-2021. How is this guide different from others? 4 Full Length Practice Tests Answers along with explanations Test Preparation Strategies With 240 questions, you will have enough practice to take the exam and achieve a winning score the first time. About Newstone Test Prep Thousands of students have scored higher on their exams after using our study guides. You will too. At Newstone Test Prep, we do not just create practice test questions, but we create the same number of questions as the real exams, in the same format. This has been a huge help for past students because they were able to simulate the real test while studying.    If you want to score high on your exam, order your copy today.
Call Number: 610.7306 C418 2020

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Body systems

Human Anatomy (Gale) This link opens in a new window Engaging, interactive models bring science to life, allowing students to better visualize and understand human anatomy, supporting university coursework. Students and instructors can manipulate and explore 3D models that are paired with reference and periodical content for further understanding.
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Draw it to Know It This link opens in a new window Teaches anatomy through a series of online, interactive tutorials. Contains illustrated and narrated tutorials that address the critical elements of anatomy. Exams for self-testing are included. Create your own personal account to access off-campus. Keywords: biology, anatomy, histology, biochemistry, neuroscience, physiology, pathology, embryology

National Institute of Health Anatomy training module The Anatomy and Physiology module introduces the structure and function of the human body. You will read about the cells, tissues and membranes that make up our bodies and how our major systems function to help us develop and stay healthy. In this module you will learn to: Describe basic human body functions and life process. Name the major human body systems and relate their functions. Describe the anatomical locations, structures and physiological functions of the main components of each major system of the human body.
Inner Body Explore the human body like never before! With hundreds of interactive anatomy pictures and descriptions of thousands of objects in the body, InnerBody.com will help you discover what you want to know about human anatomy, right here at your fingertips.

Diseases

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine Medical encyclopedia that provides medical information about a wide variety of common disorders, conditions, tests, treatments, drugs, and sidebars that profile prominent people in the field.

Health and Wellness (Gale) This link opens in a new window This database provides access to medical, statistical, and health-related information from reference books, magazines, journals, newspapers, pamphlets and streaming videos. Keywords: Medication, allied health, surgical, nursing, medicine, alternative health, drugs
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Chronic Diseases: An Encyclopedia of Causes, Effects, and Treatment This comprehensive two-volume work provides an overview of an area of growing concern, offering readers a one-stop resource for researching the chronic conditions that increasingly plague our society. Chronic diseases and their consequences are among the foremost problems faced by the U.S. health care system, accounting for untold distress and mounting personal and societal costs. Bringing together an unprecedented array of detailed data and facts, this unique two-volume encyclopedia provides information that will help readers understand what they can do to avoid these diseases, as well as how to best manage chronic conditions that may affect them or their families. Designed for high school, public, and university libraries, this three-volume set covers an extensive range of disorders, including diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis. Depression and anxiety are covered, as are violence and injury, drug use and abuse, and tobacco as a health hazard. Much more than just a list of diseases, this encyclopedia enables readers to easily research terminology, symptoms, methods of diagnosis, medical treatments and alternative medicine, risk factors, associated conditions, and preventive approaches. The work is consistent with Healthy People 2010 national goals and objectives and with National Health Education Standards. * Presents comprehensive, up-to-date information in an easily accessible style * Examines the many facets of researching, diagnosing, and controlling chronic diseases * Covers preventive measures such as selecting a nutrition plan, physical activity, vaccinations, and screenings * Explores topics within their historical and societal context and in correlation with the standards of health education * Brings together the expertise of a wide range of respected professionals
Call Number: Ebook

Nursing videos

Films on Demand Allied Health videos This FOD streaming video collection is designed to prepare future allied health professionals for practice across a diverse range of health care settings, whether they are learning how to draw blood, administering medications, or delivering a baby.