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Workbook for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician
Reinforce your understanding of the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a patient care technician
Kimberly Townsend Little (Author)
9780323831284, Elsevier Health Sciences
Paperback / softback, published 21 November 2022
400 pages
28.1 x 22.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.63 kg
Use this workbook to review and practice the skills performed by patient care technicians! The essential companion to Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician, 2nd Edition, this study guide uses a variety of exercises, activities, and review questions to help you get the most out of your textbook. Procedure checklists help you practice and gain confidence with the skills in the text, and critical thinking activities let you apply content to practice. It’s the study tool you need to prepare for Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant Certification exams!
Unit 1: Introduction to Health Care Ch. 1 Today’s Health Care Ch. 2 The Role of the Patient Care Technician Ch. 3 Professionalism and Work Ethics Ch. 4 Communicating with the Health Care Team Unit 2: The Patient Ch. 5 Understanding the Patient as a Person Ch. 6 Patient Rights, Ethics and Laws Ch. 7 Body Structure and Function/Growth and Development Ch. 8 Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep Unit 3: Safety Ch. 9 Asepsis and Infection Control Ch. 10 Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics Ch. 11 Patient Safety Ch. 12 Moving, Positioning, and Preventing Falls Ch. 13 Basic Emergency Care Ch. 14 Medication Administration (NEW) Unit 4: Patient Assessment Ch. 15 Assisting with the Physical Examination Ch. 165 Measuring and Recording Vital Signs Ch. 17 Obtaining and Monitoring an Electrocardiogram Unit 5: Patient Care and Comfort Ch. 18 Assisting with Admissions and Discharge Ch. 19 Bedmaking and Hygiene Ch. 20 Assisting with Grooming Ch. 21 Assisting with Nutrition and Fluids Ch. 22 Assisting with Urinary Elimination Ch. 23 Assisting with Bowel Elimination Ch. 24 Assisting with Oxygen Needs Unit 6: Blood and Specimen Collecting and Testing Ch. 25 Blood Collecting and Processing Ch. 26 Specimen Collecting and Testing Unit 7: Surgery and Immobility Ch. 27 Care of the Surgical Patient Ch. 28 Heat and Cold Applications Ch. 29 Care of Wounds and Pressure Ulcers Ch. 30 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care Unit 8: Special Care Concerns and Settings Ch. 31 Care of Women and Children Ch. 32 Caring for the Older Adult Ch. 33 Caring for Patients with Mental Health Needs Ch. 34 Caring for of the Patients with Chronic Conditions Ch. 35 End-of-Life Care Glossary
Subject Areas: Community nursing [MQCX]
