This popular text provides complete coverage of the knowledge and skills nursing assistants need to work in a long-term care facility. The concise, readable, highly visual format appeals to learners of all levels. The clear, logical presentation of procedures, with hundreds of large, full-color photos and drawings, makes it easy for students to learn and understand. This new edition addresses the expanding role of the nursing assistant in long-term care, providing additional coverage of assisted living, restraint alternatives, transfers, wound care, elderly abuse, and restorative nursing.
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<li>Covers all of the knowledge and skills needed by the nursing assistant in long-term care.</li>
<li>An attractive, full-color design engages students' interest.</li>
<li>Over 100 procedures stressing the quality of life are divided into pre-, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.</li>
<li>Hundreds of full-color photos and drawings add visual appeal and show students how to perform important tasks.</li>
<li>What You Will Learn and Key Terms with definitions help students focus on essential information and better understand chapter content.</li>
<li>Caring About Culture boxes provide insight and awareness about the practices of various cultures.</li>
<li>NNAAP™ Highlighted skills alert students to procedures that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP™)</li>
<li>Residents with Dementia boxes detail special care considerations for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.</li>
<li>Quality of Life boxes present actions and considerations that nursing assistants can use to provide care according to the OBRA mandate to enhance/protect residents' rights and improve their overall well-being.</li>
<li>OBRA content is highlighted throughout to reinforce the importance of adhering to these federal standards.</li>
<li>Focus on Rehabilitation and Subacute Care boxes provide students with information and insights to effectively care for these special residents.</li>
<li>Chapter Review Questions help students evaluate learning.</li>
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UNIQUE! Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips &amp; exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.</li>
<li>Lower reading level (6.7) makes comprehension easy for all levels of learners.</li>
<li>Delegation Guidelines detail what the student needs to know and understand before accepting delegated tasks. </li>
<li>Charting examples demonstrate correct recording methods. </li>
<li>Safety Alerts highlight actions that ensure the safety of both residents and staff. </li>
<li>New chapter on Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use. </li>
<li>New chapter on Assisted Living discusses caring for residents in these settings.</li>
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Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Assistants: Residential, home and community aged care

Kostelnick RN BSN, Clare

Webb RN RM BNurs GradCert( TESOL) GradDip(FET) AdvDip(Bus Man) MEd(AWE), Margaret

Scott RN BNurs BA GradDip(T&D) MEd, Karen

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Elsevier

Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants clearly and comprehensively addresses current responsibilities of the nursing assistant working in a long-term care setting. Written at a 7th grade reading level, in an appealing visual format, this text addresses the needs of learners of all levels. More than 100 procedures provide clear instructions for completing skills in manageable segments for easier learning. The newly updated companion CD contains over 25 animated procedures with exercises and an audio glossary to assist the multi-modal learner.
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<li>7th grade reading level </li>promotes comprehension in all levels of learners including ESL students.<li>
OBRA and CMS content highlights OBRA and CMS requirements for providing care.</li>
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Quality-of-Life boxes in each chapter and content throughout reinforce the importance of promoting residents’ rights and enhancing the quality of life while providing care.</li>
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Over 100 procedures with detailed step-by-step instructions for completing nursing assistant skills in manageable segments for easier learning.</li>
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NNAAP certification exam icons alert you to skills tested on the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program and state certification exams.</li>
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Promotion Safety and Comfort boxes offer guidelines for practicing safe and effective care to enhance patient safety and comfort.</li>
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Residents with Dementia boxes provide specific considerations for safe and effective care of residents with dementia that help you meet the special needs of residents with dementia.</li>
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Focus on Rehabilitation boxes clarify considerations and insights about rehabilitation and restorative care.</li>
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Delegation Guidelines boxes highlight nursing assistant responsibilities for delegated tasks to better prepare you to deliver safe and effective care.</li>
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Caring About Culture boxes illustrate examples of cultural and ethnic beliefs and customs to help you become a more sensitive care provider.</li>
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Focus on Communication boxes emphasize importance of good communication and provide practical tips to help you communicate more effectively and confidently.</li>
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Teamwork and Time Management boxes supply specific guidelines to help nursing assistants provide excellent, efficient care and cooperation among members of health care team.</li>
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NEW! Video clip icons in the procedures alert you to video clips on the accompanying Evolve site to enhance your learning from the brand-new edition of Mosby’s Nursing Assistant Video Skills.</li>
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Procedure icons next to content headings alert you to related procedures.</li>
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Review questions at the end of each chapter help you evaluate learning.</li>
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<li>NEW! Time to Reflect boxes</li> present realistic practice setting situations nursing assistants face that help you build critical thinking skills while applying chapter concepts.<li>
NEW! Updated nutrition, emergency and safety content offers new guidelines in diets, choking and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</li>
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NEW! Updated Spanish Vocabulary and Phrases audio glossary supplies Spanish pronunciation of common English phrases used in the healthcare setting.</li>
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NEW! Updated companion CD with over 25 animated procedures demonstrates the most common procedures in animated form with accompanying exercises and complete audio that reinforces learning with multi-modal learners.</li>
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NEW! Pocket-sized clinical reference card equips you with easy access to common abbreviations, normal values, 24-hour clock, and common positions.</li>
</ul>

Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants

Medical Books

Allied Health Professions

Mosby

Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants clearly and comprehensively addresses current responsibilities of the nursing assistant working in a long-term care setting. Written at a 7th grade reading level, in an appealing visual format, this text addresses the needs of learners of all levels. More than 100 procedures provide clear instructions for completing skills in manageable segments for easier learning. The newly updated companion CD contains over 25 animated procedures with exercises and an audio glossary to assist the multi-modal learner.7th grade reading level promotes comprehension in all levels of learners including ESL students.OBRA and CMS content highlights OBRA and CMS requirements for providing care.Quality-of-Life boxes in each chapter and content throughout reinforce the importance of promoting residents’ rights and enhancing the quality of life while providing care.Over 100 procedures with detailed step-by-step instructions for completing nursing assistant skills in manageable segments for easier learning.NNAAP certification exam icons alert you to skills tested on the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program and state certification exams.Promotion Safety and Comfort boxes offer guidelines for practicing safe and effective care to enhance patient safety and comfort.Residents with Dementia boxes provide specific considerations for safe and effective care of residents with dementia that help you meet the special needs of residents with dementia.Focus on Rehabilitation boxes clarify considerations and insights about rehabilitation and restorative care.Delegation Guidelines boxes highlight nursing assistant responsibilities for delegated tasks to better prepare you to deliver safe and effective care.Caring About Culture boxes illustrate examples of cultural and ethnic beliefs and customs to help you become a more sensitive care provider.Focus on Communication boxes emphasize importance of good communication and provide practical tips to help you communicate more effectively and confidently.Teamwork and Time Management boxes supply specific guidelines to help nursing assistants provide excellent, efficient care and cooperation among members of health care team.NEW! Video clip icons in the procedures alert you to video clips on the accompanying Evolve site to enhance your learning from the brand-new edition of Mosby’s Nursing Assistant Video Skills.Procedure icons next to content headings alert you to related procedures.Review questions at the end of each chapter help you evaluate learning.NEW! Time to Reflect boxes present realistic practice setting situations nursing assistants face that help you build critical thinking skills while applying chapter concepts.NEW! Updated nutrition, emergency and safety content offers new guidelines in diets, choking and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.NEW! Updated Spanish Vocabulary and Phrases audio glossary supplies Spanish pronunciation of common English phrases used in the healthcare setting.NEW! Updated companion CD with over 25 animated procedures demonstrates the most common procedures in animated form with accompanying exercises and complete audio that reinforces learning with multi-modal learners.NEW! Pocket-sized clinical reference card equips you with easy access to common abbreviations, normal values, 24-hour clock, and common positions.

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Get a complete study guide and certification review in one book with the Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 7th Edition. Engaging review questions, exercises, and valuable independent learning activities go beyond the textbook and build critical thinking skills to prepare you for your certification exam and clinical practice.
<ul>A variety of activities and exercises including multiple-choice questions, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, crossword puzzles, and labeling toenhance learning.<li>
Competency Evaluation Review section prepares you for certification exam without requiring you to purchase an additional text.</li>
<li>
Procedure checklists provide step-by-step list for completing skills for detailed instructor or self-evaluation of performance skills from the textbook.</li>
<li>
Procedure checklists icons alert you to additional sources and skills on companion CD or Evolve video clips for review prior to practicing the skill.</li>
<li>
Optional learning exercises and mini-case studies highlight concepts and skills within each chapter so you can apply concepts and build critical thinking skills.</li>
<li>
Independent learning activities in every chapter promote critical thinking with optional higher level study opportunities for those programs or learners wishing to go beyond the basic competency level.</li>
</ul>

Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants

Nursing

Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants clearly and comprehensively addresses current responsibilities of the nursing assistant working in a long-term care setting. Written at a 7th grade reading level, in an appealing visual format, this text addresses the needs of learners of all levels. More than 100 procedures provide clear instructions for completing skills in manageable segments for easier learning. The newly updated companion CD contains over 25 animated procedures with exercises and an audio glossary to assist the multi-modal learner.
 <ul>
<li>7th grade reading level </li>promotes comprehension in all levels of learners including ESL students.<li>
OBRA and CMS content highlights OBRA and CMS requirements for providing care.</li>
<li>
Quality-of-Life boxes in each chapter and content throughout reinforce the importance of promoting residents' rights and enhancing the quality of life while providing care.</li>
<li>
Over 100 procedures with detailed step-by-step instructions for completing nursing assistant skills in manageable segments for easier learning.</li>
<li>
NNAAP certification exam icons alert you to skills tested on the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program and state certification exams.</li>
<li>
Promotion Safety and Comfort boxes offer guidelines for practicing safe and effective care to enhance patient safety and comfort.</li>
<li>
Residents with Dementia boxes provide specific considerations for safe and effective care of residents with dementia that help you meet the special needs of residents with dementia.</li>
<li>
Focus on Rehabilitation boxes clarify considerations and insights about rehabilitation and restorative care.</li>
<li>
Delegation Guidelines boxes highlight nursing assistant responsibilities for delegated tasks to better prepare you to deliver safe and effective care.</li>
<li>
Caring About Culture boxes illustrate examples of cultural and ethnic beliefs and customs to help you become a more sensitive care provider.</li>
<li>
Focus on Communication boxes emphasize importance of good communication and provide practical tips to help you communicate more effectively and confidently.</li>
<li>
Teamwork and Time Management boxes supply specific guidelines to help nursing assistants provide excellent, efficient care and cooperation among members of health care team.</li>
<li>
NEW! Video clip icons in the procedures alert you to video clips on the accompanying Evolve site to enhance your learning from the brand-new edition of Mosby's Nursing Assistant Video Skills.</li>
<li>
Procedure icons next to content headings alert you to related procedures.</li>
<li>
Review questions at the end of each chapter help you evaluate learning.</li>
</ul>
 <ul>
<li>NEW! Time to Reflect boxes</li> present realistic practice setting situations nursing assistants face that help you build critical thinking skills while applying chapter concepts.<li>
NEW! Updated nutrition, emergency and safety content offers new guidelines in diets, choking and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</li>
<li>
NEW! Updated Spanish Vocabulary and Phrases audio glossary supplies Spanish pronunciation of common English phrases used in the healthcare setting.</li>
<li>
NEW! Updated companion CD with over 25 animated procedures dem</li>
</ul>

Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants - Text and Workbook Package

Get a complete study guide and certification review in one book with the Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 7th Edition. Engaging review questions, exercises, and valuable independent learning activities go beyond the textbook and build critical thinking skills to prepare you for your certification exam and clinical practice.A variety of activities and exercises including multiple-choice questions, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, crossword puzzles, and labeling to enhance learning.Competency Evaluation Review section prepares you for certification exam without requiring you to purchase an additional text.Procedure checklists provide step-by-step list for completing skills for detailed instructor or self-evaluation of performance skills from the textbook.Procedure checklists icons alert you to additional sources and skills on companion CD or Evolve video clips for review prior to practicing the skill.Optional learning exercises and mini-case studies highlight concepts and skills within each chapter so you can apply concepts and build critical thinking skills.Independent learning activities in every chapter promote critical thinking with optional higher level study opportunities for those programs or learners wishing to go beyond the basic competency level.

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Get a wide variety of exercises to enhance your learning with the Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review to Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition. This chapter-to-chapter companion to Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition, builds critical thinking skills and prepares you for your certification exam and clinical practice. Engaging review questions, exercises, and independent learning activities go beyond the textbook to help you practice procedures required for certification and help you learn to provide competent and respectful care. Competency Evaluation Review section prepares you for certification exam without requiring you to purchase an additional text.100 procedure checklists provide step-by-step list for completing skills for detailed self-evaluation of performance skills from the textbook.Optional learning exercises and mini-case studies highlight concepts and skills within each chapter so you can apply concepts and build critical thinking skills.A variety of activities and exercises including multiple-choice questions, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, crossword puzzles, and labeling to enhance your learning.Independent learning activities in every chapter promote critical thinking with optional higher-level study opportunities for those wishing to go beyond the basic competency level.NEW! Exercises covering textbook chapter Getting a Job provide guidance on career management starting with how to obtain work after finishing schooling. NEW! Math exercises increase your familiarity with common formulas and calculations found on the job.

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With its highly visual format, topical information, and easy-to-follow guidance, Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition is the perfect resource to help you master the ins and outs of long-term care. One hundred step-by-step procedures ― all written at the sixth-grade reading level ― provide clear instructions for completing skills. Helpful spotlight boxes and realistic patient scenarios reinforce the nursing assistant’s roles and responsibilities that are needed in today’s long-term care settings. New features in this edition include an all-new chapter on culture and religion; a new chapter on career management and getting hired; new procedures; and updated content on topical issues like confusion and dementia, hypertension, American Heart Association CPR, cancer, and more. As with previous editions, the focus on OBRA content and patient quality of life will underscore competent and respectful care.6th grade reading level and concise coverage helps readers of all levels and abilities (particularly ESL individuals) easily understand and master important long-term care concepts and procedures.100 step-by-step procedures are divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.Residents with Dementia boxes cover the special needs of older persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes emphasize the need to provide safe care while making a patient more comfortable.Delegation Guidelines boxes describe what information the nursing assistant needs from the nurse and the care plan to perform safe care; as well as what information to report and record.Quality-of-Life boxes reinforce the importance of patients’ rights and enhancing their quality of life when giving care.Teamwork and Time Management boxes illustrate ways to work efficiently within the health care team.Time to Reflect scenarios present realistic patient situations faced by nursing assistants to build critical thinking skills.Focus on Rehabilitation boxes clarify considerations and insights about rehabilitation and restorative care.Focus on Communication boxes provide guidelines for how to clearly communicate with patients and avoid comments that might make them uncomfortable. NATCEP certification exam icons identify the skills tested on the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program and state certification exams.Review questions at the end of each chapter help evaluate learning.Key abbreviations at the beginning of each chapter highlight commonly used abbreviations.NEW! Culture and Religion chapter covers the wide range of patients in need of long-term care and the role that a patient’s religion and culture play in their care.NEW! Getting a Job chapter provides guidance on career management starting with how to obtain work after finishing schooling. NEW! Procedures cover how to apply an incontinence brief and how to care for hearing aid and cochlear implant devices.NEW! Updated content reflects the latest research and care standards in the areas of confusion and dementia, pressure injuries, hypertension, American Heart Association CPR, cancer, immune system dysfunction, and skin disorders.NEW! Multiple-choice format for all review questions also includes math calculation questions to help streamline learning.

Get a wide variety of exercises to enhance your learning with the Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review to Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition. This chapter-to-chapter companion to Mosby’s Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition, builds critical thinking skills and prepares you for your certification exam and clinical practice. Engaging review questions, exercises, and independent learning activities go beyond the textbook to help you practice procedures required for certification and help you learn to provide competent and respectful care. 
<ul>
<li>Competency Evaluation Review</li> section prepares you for certification exam without requiring you to purchase an additional text.<li>
100 procedure checklists provide step-by-step list for completing skills for detailed self-evaluation of performance skills from the textbook.</li>
<li>
Optional learning exercises and mini-case studies highlight concepts and skills within each chapter so you can apply concepts and build critical thinking skills.</li>
<li>A variety of activities and exercises including multiple-choice questions, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, crossword puzzles, and labeling toenhance your learning.</li>
<li>
Independent learning activities in every chapter promote critical thinking with optional higher-level study opportunities for those wishing to go beyond the basic competency level.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>NEW! Exercises covering textbook chapter Getting a Job </li>provide guidance on career management starting with how to obtain work after finishing schooling. <li>
NEW! Math exercises increase your familiarity with common formulas and calculations found on the job. </li>
</ul>

Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term

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Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Assistants: Residential, home and community aged care

Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants

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Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants

Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants - Text and Workbook Package

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Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term