CHAPTER 17 Safe resident handling, moving, and transfers Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Identify comfort and safety measures for handling, moving, and transferring…
CHAPTER 35 Wound care Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe skin tears, circulatory ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers; the persons at risk; and…
CHAPTER 31 Measuring vital signs Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain why vital signs are measured. • List the factors affecting vital signs. • Identify…
CHAPTER 21 Grooming Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain why grooming is important. • Identify the factors that affect hair care. • Explain how to…
CHAPTER 26 Exercise and activity Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe bedrest. • Explain how to prevent the complications from bedrest. • Describe the devices…
CHAPTER 22 Urinary elimination Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe normal urine. • Describe the rules for normal urinary elimination. • Identify the observations to…
CHAPTER 24 Nutrition and fluids Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain the purpose and use of the MyPlate symbol. • Explain how to use…
CHAPTER 19 Bedmaking Objectives • Define the key terms listed in this chapter. • Describe open, closed, occupied, and surgical beds. • Explain when to change linens. • Explain how to use drawsheets. • Handle…
CHAPTER 15 Preventing infection Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Identify what microbes need to live and grow. • List the signs and symptoms of…
CHAPTER 33 Collecting and testing specimens Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain why urine, stool, sputum, and blood specimens are collected. • Explain the…
