CHAPTER 3 The nursing assistant in long-term care Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain the history and current trends affecting nursing assistants. • Explain…
CHAPTER 1 Working in long-term care Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe the types, purposes, and organization of long-term care centers. • Describe members…
Chapter 15 Assisting With Comfort Key Abbreviations CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services F Fahrenheit ID Identification Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain how to…
Chapter 16 Assisting With Hygiene Key Abbreviations C Centigrade F Fahrenheit ID Identification Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain why personal hygiene is important. • Identify the…
Chapter 21 Assisting With Assessment Key Abbreviations BP Blood pressure C Centigrade F Fahrenheit Hg Mercury ID Identification I&O Intake and output IV Intravenous mL Milliliter mm Millimeter mm Hg Millimeters of mercury oz Ounce Objectives • Define the key terms and key…
Chapter 14 Assisting With Moving and Transfers Key Abbreviations ID Identification OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Identify comfort and…
Chapter 17 Assisting With Grooming Key Abbreviations C Centigrade F Fahrenheit ID Identification IV Intravenous Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain why grooming is important. • Describe how…
Chapter 23 Assisting With Exercise and Activity Key Abbreviations ADL Activities of daily living ID Identification ROM Range of motion Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe…
Chapter 24 Assisting With Wound Care Key Abbreviations C Centigrade F Fahrenheit ID Identification PPE Personal protective equipment Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe skin tears, circulatory…
Chapter 18 Assisting With Urinary Elimination Key Abbreviations BM Bowel movement C Centigrade F Fahrenheit ID Identification IV Intravenous mL Milliliter UTI Urinary tract infection Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter….
