The Nursing Assistant's Handbook

About this book

The 2nd edition of our best-selling title The Nursing Assistants Handbook is now available. This brief new textbook to train nursing assistants teaches all state federal and safety requirements. It is beautifully illustrated and clearly photographed with color tabs for easy location of material. Organized around learning objectives it contains rationales for procedural steps and an emphasis on residents rights and passing the certification exam. Table of Contents 1 Long-Term Care and the Nursing Assistants Role 2 Foundations of Resident Care 3 Understanding Your Residents 4 Body Systems 5 Personal Care Skills 6 Basic Nursing Skills 7 Nutrition and Hydration 8 Common Chronic and Acute Conditions 9 Rehabilitation and Restorative Services 10 Caring for Yourself