Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics (5th Edition) – eBook

Description

The Essentials of Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics, 5^th Edition (PDF) is a compact and authoritative resource designed specifically for aspiring nursing assistants engaged in long-term care environments. Spanning just 10 well-structured chapters, this textbook efficiently covers crucial information essential for students aiming to excel in their certification exams. Utilizing straightforward, everyday language, the content is crafted to enhance comprehension and retention, thereby increasing the likelihood of success on certification assessments.

This edition boasts a wealth of updates and enhancements, making it an indispensable guide for both students and instructors. Highlights include:

• Updated insights on electronic documentation, reflecting modern practices in healthcare settings.
• Expanded coverage of mental health disorders, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
• A distinctive new icon that signifies skills accompanied by instructional videos, enhancing learning through visual aids.
• Thoroughly revised material on infection prevention, aligned with the latest health standards.
• A comprehensive table of common abbreviations, essential procedures, and a detailed glossary for quick reference.
• Current discussions on legal considerations in healthcare, such as HIPAA regulations and advance directives.
• A variety of new online resources and an extensive community resources section, fostering a deeper understanding of available supports.
• Dedicated sections addressing Residents’ Rights and person-centered care practices, thoroughly integrated throughout the text.
• Recent updates on hypertension management, including the latest methods for obtaining electronic blood pressure readings.
• In-depth nutritional guidance, featuring an updated section on special diets, Blood Plate recommendations, and effective feeding techniques.
• A robust testing section tailored for instructors, which includes tests for each of the 10 chapters, two final assessments, and a critical thinking exam, along with a practice exam to prepare students for their certification challenge.
• A systematic organization by body systems, meticulously detailing each system’s structure and function, typical age-related changes, supportive care strategies, and prevalent diseases with care directives.

For those interested in expanding their learning experience, we also offer the Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care 5E audiobook. Feel free to reach out for more details!

NOTE: The product comprises the ebook version of Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care, 5th Edition in PDF format. Please be advised that no access codes are included.

This updated edition of Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care serves not only as a textbook but as a lifelong resource for anyone entering the nursing assistant field, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge to provide outstanding care and support to their patients.