33. Collecting and testing specimens
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…
36. Pressure ulcers
CHAPTER 36 Pressure ulcers Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe the causes and risk factors for pressure ulcers. • Identify the persons at risk…
47. Basic emergency care
CHAPTER 47 Basic emergency care Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe the rules of emergency care. • Identify the signs of sudden cardiac arrest…
28. Oxygen needs
CHAPTER 28 Oxygen needs Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe the factors affecting oxygen needs. • List the signs and symptoms of hypoxia and…
12. Safety
CHAPTER 12 Safety Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe accident risk factors. • Explain why you identify a person before giving care. • Explain how…
14. Restraint alternatives and safe restraint use
CHAPTER 14 Restraint alternatives and safe restraint use Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe the purpose of restraints. • Identify the complications from restraint…
34. Admissions, transfers, and discharges
CHAPTER 34 Admissions, transfers, and discharges Objectives • Define the key terms listed in this chapter. • Describe your role during admissions, transfers, discharges, and when moving the person to a new…
18. The resident’s unit
CHAPTER 18 The resident’s unit Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Identify the room temperatures required by OBRA and the CMS. • Describe how to…
23. Bowel elimination
CHAPTER 23 Bowel elimination Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe normal defecation. • List the observations to make about defecation. • Identify the factors that…
39. Nervous system and musculo-skeletal disorders
CHAPTER 39 Nervous system and musculo-skeletal disorders Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Describe stroke and the care required. • Describe Parkinson’s disease and the…
