Taking Care, A Guide for Nursing Assistants

Now in its 3rd Edition, this 292 page textbook is written in an easy to use manner for today's nursing assistant. Complex information has been condensed into understandable basics that are essential for the student. Today's nursing assistant is called upon to do important and challenging work. Having a comprehensive but easily understood textbook can help the nursing assistant meet these daily challenges. Special Features of this Book are: Meets OBRA requirements for nursing assistant training programs. Describes the 2007 Center for Disease Control Standard Precautions and & Transmission Based Precautions & guidelines. Details care procedures according to competency testing requirements. Prepares students for competency testing. Presents detailed chapter on blood borne pathogens such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C. Addresses stress management and workplace violence. Emphasizes rehabilitation, resident's rights and dementia care. Provides students with ample opportunities to test their knowledge with end of chapter quizzes, thought questions, and a review test.