Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care, 5e

ISBN: 1604251379

Author: Susan Alvare Hedman

Condition: New

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care, 5thISBN-13: 978-1604251371 ISBN-10: 1604251379 Edition: 5thHartman Publishing's comprehensive nursing assistant training textbook includes detailed information about long-term care and basic coverage of subacute and acute care. This newly updated edition contains the following:In-depth information on resident rights, including instructional boxes throughout on promoting independence and preventing abuse and neglect New information on trauma-informed care, gender identity, dental implants, electronic documentation, and mental health disorders Up-to-date, comprehensive material on infection prevention, including new information about COVID-19 Many new photos and more website resources Material on anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on normal changes of aging and the importance of observing and reporting Updated nutrition information on MyPlate, special diets, dining styles, and thickened liquids and texture-modified foods Current information on legal issues such as HIPAA, the Patient Self-Determination Act, the Elder Justice Act, and advance directives and related medical orders 1 chapter containing subacute and acute care information, including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, and artificial airways Chapter-ending material that develops critical thinking and tests chapter comprehension Comprehensive testing section available to instructors, including 48 chapter exams (two sets of exams for each chapter), two final exams, and a critical thinking exam, along with a practice exam for students taking the certification test Table of procedures, common abbreviations list, appendix with math review, and glossary included

• Comprehensive nursing assistant training: Fifth edition textbook covers essential long-term care skills and knowledge for certified nursing assistant certification | Long-term care focus: Specialized content addresses the unique needs of elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities | Updated curriculum: Current edition reflects the latest healthcare standards, regulations, and best practices in nursing assistant care