Table of Contents

1 Introduction to Health Care 2 The Nursing Assistant 3 Work Ethics 4 Communicating with the Health Team 5 Understanding the Person 6 Understanding Body Structure and Function 7 Caring for the Older Person 8 Promoting Safety 9 New! Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use 10 Preventing Infection 11 Using Body Mechanics 12 Assisting With Comfort 13 Assisting With Hygiene 14 Assisting With Grooming 15 Assisting With Urinary Elimination 16 Assisting With Bowel Elimination 17 Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids 18 Assisting With Assessment 19 New! Assisting With Specimens 20 Assisting With Exercise and Activity 21 Assisting With Wound Care 22 Assisting With Oxygen Needs 23 Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Care 24 Caring for Persons With Health Problems 25 Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia 26 Assisting With Emergency Care 27 Caring for the Dying Person