Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care

ISBN: 1604250410

Author: Hedman, Susan Alvare

Condition: New

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care, 3rd EditionThe third edition of Hartman Publishing's best-selling nursing assistant training textbook includes information on long-term care, as well as material on subacute and acute care. This edition of the textbook contains:- In-depth information on resident rights and special boxes throughout that teach ways to promote independence and prevent abuse and neglect- New information on person-centered care and culture change- Up-to-date, comprehensive material on infection prevention- Many new photos and more website resources- Material on anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on normal changes of aging and observing and reporting- Updated nutrition information on MyPlate, special diets, and feeding techniques- Current information on legal issues, such as HIPAA, the Patient Self-Determination Act, and the Elder Justice Act- 1 chapter containing subacute and acute care information, including pre- and post-operative care, as well as mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, and artificial airways- Chapter-ending material which develops critical thinking, as well as tests the chapter- Significantly expanded testing section available to instructors, including 24 chapters exams, two final exams, and a critical thinking exam, along with a practice exam for students taking the certification test- A table of procedures, common abbreviations list, a special appendix with a math review, and a glossary