Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants

 

UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE 
Chapter 1: The Health Care System                       

 A Holistic Approach to Health Care
 Health Care Organizations
 Patients, Residents, and Clients
 Oversight of the Health Care System
 Paying for Health Care


Chapter 2: The Nursing Assistant’s Job 

 Education of the Nursing Assistant
 The Nursing Assistant as a Member of the Nursing Team
  Legal and Ethical Aspects of the Nursing Assistant’s Job


Chapter 3: Professionalism and Job-Seeking Skills

Working as a Professional
Finding a Job


Chapter 4: Communication Skills

Introduction to Communication
Communicating with People with Special Needs        
Resolving Conflicts
Using the Telephone
Communication Among Members of the Health Care Team


Chapter 5: Those We Care For

Growth and Development
Basic Human Needs
Human Sexuality and Intimacy
Culture and Religion
What is it Like to be a Patient or Resident


Chapter 6: The Patient’s or Resident’s Environment

The Physical Environment
Furniture and Equipment
Adapting the Environment to the Individual                                 


UNIT TWO: THE HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Chapter 7: Basic Body Structure and Function

How is the Body Organized? 
The Integumentary System
The Musculoskeletal System
The Respiratory System
The Cardiovascular System
The Nervous System
The Sensory System
The Endocrine System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive System


Chapter 8: Common Disorders

Introduction to Disorders
Integumentary Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Sensory Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Digestive Disorders
Urinary Disorders
Reproductive Disorders
Mental Health Disorders


Chapter 9: Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

Introduction to Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
Types of Rehabilitation
The Role of the Nursing Assistant 


UNIT THREE: LONG-TERM CARE 
Chapter 10: Overview of Long-Term Care

Types of Long-Term Care Settings
Long-Term Care: Past, Present, and Future
Oversight of Long-Term Care
Paying for Long-Term Care


Chapter 11: The Long-Term Care Resident

Our Aging Population
Factors Leading to Long-Term Care Admissions
Making the Adjustment to Long-Term Care
Living with a Chronic Condition
The Young Resident
Quality of Life in the Long-Term Care Setting


Chapter 12: Caring for People With Dementia

Introduction to Dementia
Types of Dementia
The “Four A’s” of Dementia           
Behaviors Associated with Dementia
Caring for a Person With Dementia
Effects on the Caregiver 


UNIT FOUR: SAFETY
Chapter 13: Infection Control

Causes of Infection
Defenses Against Infection
Ways Infections are Transmitted
The Chain of Infection
Methods of Infection Control
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard


Chapter 14: Workplace Safety

Protecting Your Body
Following Procedures
Fire Safety
Preventing Chemical and Electrical Injuries
Disaster Preparedness
Workplace Violence


Chapter 15: Patient and Resident Safety

Accidents and Incidents in the Health Care Setting
Restraints and Restraint Alternatives


Chapter 16: Basic First Aid and Emergency Care

Responding To An Emergency
Basic Life Support (BLS) Measures
Emergency Situations


UNIT FIVE: BASIC PATIENT AND RESIDENT CARE 
Chapter 17: Assisting With Repositioning and Transferring

Assisting With Repositioning
Assisting With Transferring 


Chapter 18: Assisting With Exercise

Assisting With Walking (Ambulation)
Assisting With Range-of-Motion Exercises


Chapter 19: Bedmaking

Linens
Standard Bedmaking Techniques


Chapter 20: Measuring and Recording Vital Signs, Height, and Weight

Introduction to Vital Signs
Body Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood Pressure
Height and Weight


Chapter 21: Assisting With Hygiene

Introduction to Personal Hygiene
Assisting with Oral Care
Assisting with Perineal Care
Assisting with Bathing


Chapter 22: Preventing Pressure Ulcers and Assisting With Wound Care

Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Assisting With Wound Care


Chapter 23: Assisting With Grooming

Introduction to Grooming
Assisting with Hand Care
Assisting With Foot Care
Assisting with Dressing and Undressing
Assisting with Hair Care
Assisting with Shaving
Assisting with Vision and Hearing Accessories


Chapter 24: Assisting With Nutrition

Introduction to Nutrition
Factors that Affect Food Choices and Eating Habits
Special Diets
Assisting With Meals
Assisting With Fluids
Alternative Ways of Providing Nutrition and Fluids
Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels


Chapter 25: Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Introduction to Urinary Elimination
Assisting With Bedside Commodes, Bedpans, and Urinals
Caring for a Person With an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Caring for a Person Who is Incontinent of Urine
Obtaining a Urine Specimen
Measuring Urine Output


Chapter 26: Assisting With Bowel Elimination

Introduction to Bowel Elimination
Problems With Bowel Elimination
Obtaining a Stool Specimen
Assisting With Enemas
Assisting With Ostomy Care                                 


Chapter 27: Assisting With Comfort and Rest

General Comfort Measures           
Managing Pain
Heat and Cold Applications        


UNIT SIX: SPECIAL CARE CONCERNS
Chapter 28: Caring for People Who Are Dying

Terminal Illness
Advance Directives and Wills
Attitudes Toward Death and Dying
Care and Support of the Dying Person and the Family
Postmortem Care


Chapter 29: Caring for People with Developmental Disabilities

Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
Education and Protection of Rights
Caring for People With Developmental Disabilities


Chapter 30: Caring for People with Cancer

Introduction to Cancer
Detecting and Treating Cancer
Caring for a Person with Cancer


Chapter 31: Caring for People with HIV/AIDS

Introduction to HIV/AIDS
Attitudes Toward People With HIV/AIDS
Caring for a Person with HIV/AIDS


Chapter 32: Caring for People Who Are Having Surgery

Introduction to Surgery
Pre-Operative Care
Intra-Operative Care
Post-Operative Care
Oxygen Therapy 


Chapter 33: Caring for People in the Home Environment

Introduction to Home Health Care
The Home Health Aide
The Home Health Care Environment
Infection Control                   


Appendix A: Answers to What Did You Learn? Questions
Appendix B: Introduction to the Language of Health Care 
Glossary
Index