Diversified Health Occupations

by Simmers, Louise

Edition: 4th

ISBN13: 9780827378278

ISBN10: 0827378270

Format: Paperback

Pub. Date: 1998-01-01

Publisher(s): Delmar Pub

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Summary

Students considering health occupations must acquire a core base of knowledge and skills. This textbook give you a strong foundation of required knowledge to prepare you for entry-level positions. Many charts and photos are included to improve the learning experience. You can apply your own style of learning and use the accompanying workbook to test yourself with assignment sheets and step-by-step procedures. Plus you'll find an overview of the many health careers and references to additional resources, including important Internet sites. Key features: *Topics provide a strong foundation of required knowledge and skills *Comprehensive and easy-to-read text helps students learn *Workbook includes assignments and procedures to apply what you've learned *Teacher's Resource Kit provides everything needed for the instructor (KEYWORDS: health occupations, allied health, careers)

Preface

To the Student

xiii

Matrix of Skills used in Health Occupations & Correlation to National Health Care Skill Standards

PART 1: BASIC HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS AND SKILLS

Health Care Systems

(4)

Careers in Health Care

(6)

Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker

(4)

Legal Responsibilities

(78)

Medical Terminology

Using Medical Abbreviations

(4)

Interpreting Word Parts

(6)

Anatomy and Physiology

Basic Structure of the Human Body

(3)

Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities

(3)

Integumentary System

(3)

Skeletal System

(4)

Muscular System

(2)

Circulatory System

(5)

Lymphatic System

(2)

Nervous System

(3)

Special Senses

(3)

Respiratory System

(3)

Digestive System

(3)

Urinary System

(2)

Endocrine System

(2)

Reproductive System

(4)

Human Growth and Development

Life Stages

(3)

Death and Dying

(2)

Human Needs

(2)

Effective Communications

(3)

Geriatric Care

Myths on Aging

(1)

Physical Changes of Aging

(2)

Psychosocial Changes of Aging

(2)

Confusion and Disorientation in the Elderly

(2)

Meeting the Needs of the Elderly

(3)

Nutrition and Diets

(4)

Computers in Health Care

(482)

Promotion of Safety

Using Body Mechanics

(2)

Preventing Accidents and Injuries

101

(3)

Observing Fire Safety

104

(7)

Safety Examination

106

(5)

Infection Control

Understanding the Principles of Infection Control

111

(3)

Washing hands

114

(2)

Observing Universal Precautions

116

(4)

Sterilizing with an Autoclave

120

(6)

Wrapping Items for Autoclaving

122

(2)

Loading and Operating an Autoclave

124

(2)

Using Chemicals for Disinfection

126

(2)

Using Boiling Water for Disinfection

128

(2)

Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Unit

130

(3)

Using Sterile Techniques

133

(8)

Opening Sterile Packages

134

(1)

Preparing a Sterile Dressing Tray

135

(2)

Donning and Removing Sterile Gloves

137

(2)

Changing a Sterile Dressing

139

(2)

Maintaining Isolation

141

(6)

Donning and Removing Isolation Garments

143

(2)

Working in a Hospital Isolation Unit

145

(2)

Vital Signs

Measuring and Recording Vital Signs

147

(3)

Measuring and Recording Temperature

150

(9)

Cleaning the Thermometer

153

(1)

Measuring and Recording Oral Temperature

154

(1)

Measuring and Recording Rectal Temperature

155

(1)

Measuring and Recording Axillary Temperature

156

(1)

Measuring and Recording Tympanic Temperature

157

(1)

Measuring Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer

158

(1)

Measuring and Recording Pulse

159

(2)

Measuring and Recording Respirations

161

(2)

Graphing TPR

163

(10)

Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse

173

(2)

Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure

175

(4)

Reading a Mercury Sphygmomanometer

176

(1)

Reading an Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

177

(2)

First Aid

Providing First Aid

179

(2)

Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

181

(10)

One-Person Rescue

183

(1)

Two-Person Rescue

184

(2)

Infants

186

(1)

Children

187

(1)

Conscious Choking Victim

188

(1)

Unconscious Choking Victim

189

(2)

Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds

191

(4)

Providing First Aid for Shock

195

(3)

Providing First Aid for Poisoning

198

(3)

Providing First Aid for Burns

201

(3)

Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure

204

(3)

Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure

207

(2)

Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries

209

(4)

Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries

213

(5)

Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness

218

(4)

Applying Dressings and Bandages

222

(3)

Preparing for the World of Work

Developing Job-Keeping Skills

225

(1)

Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume

226

(4)

Completing Job Application Forms

230

(5)

Participating in a Job Interview

235

(2)

Determining Net Income

237

(3)

Calculating a Budget

240

(3)

PART 2: SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SKILLS

Dental Assistant Skills

Identifying the Structures and Tissues of a Tooth

243

(4)

Identifying the Teeth

247

(4)

Identifying Teeth by the Universal Method

251

(4)

Identifying the Surfaces of the Teeth

255

(4)

Charting Conditions of the Teeth

259

(7)

Operating and Maintaining Dental Equipment

266

(4)

Positioning a Patient in the Dental Chair

270

(2)

Demonstrating Brushing and Flossing Techniques

272

(3)

Demonstrating Brushing Techniques

273

(1)

Demostrating Flossing Techniques

274

(1)

Taking Impressions and Pouring Models

275

(7)

Preparing Alginate

276

(2)

Preparing Rubber Base

278

(1)

Pouring a Plaster Model

279

(1)

Pouring a Stone Model

280

(1)

Trimming a Model

281

(1)

Making Custom Trays

282

(2)

Maintaining and Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe

284

(4)

Maintaining an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe

286

(1)

Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe

287

(1)

Mixing Dental Cements and Bases

288

(5)

Preparing Varnish

289

(1)

Preparing Calcium Hydroxide

290

(1)

Preparing Carboxylate

291

(1)

Preparing Zinc Oxide Eugenol

292

(1)

Preparing Restoration Materials---Amalgam and Composite

293

(3)

Preparing Amalgam

294

(1)

Preparing Composite

295

(1)

Setting Up Basic Dental Trays

296

(6)

Developing and Mounting Dental X Rays

302

(3)

Developing Dental X rays

303

(1)

Mounting Dental X rays

304

(1)

Laboratory Assistant Skills

Operating the Microscope

305

(4)

Obtaining and Handling Cultures

309

(6)

Obtaining a Culture Specimen

310

(1)

Preparing a Direct Smear

311

(1)

Streaking an Agar plate

312

(1)

Transferring Culture from Agar Plate to Slide

313

(1)

Staining with Gram's Stain

314

(1)

Puncturing the Skin to Obtain Capillary Blood

315

(2)

Performing a Microhematocrit

317

(2)

Using a Hemoglobinometer

319

(2)

Counting Blood Cells

321

(8)

Counting Erythrocytes

325

(2)

Counting Leukocytes

327

(2)

Preparing and Staining a Blood Film or Smear

329

(3)

Preparing a Blood Film or Smear

330

(1)

Staining a Blood Film or Smear

331

(1)

Testing for Blood Types

332

(2)

Performing an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

334

(2)

Measuring Blood-Sugar (Glucose) Level

336

(3)

Testing Urine

339

(2)

Using Reagent Strips to Test Urine

341

(3)

Measuring Specific Gravity

344

(2)

Preparing Urine for Microscopic Examination

346

(3)

Medical Assistant Skills

Measuring/Recording Height and Weight

349

(7)

Measuring/Recording Height and Weight

354

(1)

Measuring/Recording Height and Weight of an Infant

355

(1)

Positioning a patient

356

(5)

Screening for vision Problems

361

(2)

Assisting with Physical Examinations

363

(6)

Assisting with an Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination

364

(2)

Assisting with a Gynecological Examination

366

(1)

Assisting with a General Physical Examination

367

(2)

Assisting with Minor Surgery and Suture Removal

369

(4)

Assisting with Minor Surgery

370

(2)

Assisting with Suture Removal

372

(1)

Recording and Mounting an Electrocardiogram

373

(4)

Using the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)

377

(3)

Working with Math and Medications

380

(7)

Using Roman Numerals

381

(1)

Converting Metric Measurements

382

(2)

Converting Household (English) Measurements

384

(3)

Nurse Assistant Skills

Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients

387

(5)

Admitting the Patient

388

(2)

Transferring the Patient

390

(1)

Discharging the Patient

391

(1)

Positioning, Turning, Moving, and Transferring Patients

392

(16)

Aligning the Patient

393

(2)

Moving the Patient Up in Bed

395

(1)

Turning the Patient Away to Change Position

396

(1)

Turning the Patient Inward to Change Position

397

(1)

Sitting Up to Dangle

398

(2)

Transferring a Patient to a Chair or Wheelchair

400

(2)

Transferring a Conscious Patient to a Stretcher

402

(2)

Transferring an Unconscious Patient to a Stretcher

404

(2)

Using a Mechanical Lift to Transfer a Patient

406

(2)

Bedmaking

408

(8)

Making a Closed Bed

409

(2)

Making an Occupied Bed

411

(2)

Opening a Closed Bed

413

(1)

Placing a Bed Cradle

414

(2)

Administering Personal Hygiene

416

(18)

Providing Routine Oral Hygiene

418

(2)

Cleaning Denture

420

(1)

Giving Special Mouth Care

421

(2)

Administering Daily Hair Care

423

(2)

Providing Nail Care

425

(1)

Giving a Backrub

426

(2)

Shaving a Patient

428

(2)

Changing a Patient's Gown or Pajamas

430

(1)

Giving a Complete Bed Bath

431

(2)

Helping a Patient Take a Tub Bath or Shower

433

(1)

Measuring and Recording Intake and Output

434

(16)

Feeding a Patient

450

(3)

Assisting with a Bedpan/Urinal

453

(5)

Assisting with a Bedpan

454

(2)

Assisting with a Urinal

456

(2)

Providing Catheter and Urinary Drainage Unit Care

458

(5)

Providing Catheter Care

459

(2)

Emptying a Urinary Drainage Unit

461

(2)

Providing Ostomy Care

463

(3)

Collecting Stool/Urine Specimens

466

(9)

Collecting a Routine Urine Specimen

467

(2)

Collecting a Midstream Urine Specimen

469

(2)

Collecting a 24-Hour Urine Specimen

471

(1)

Collecting a Stool Specimen

472

(1)

Preparing and Testing a Hemoccult® Slide

473

(2)

Enemas and Rectal Treatments

475

(9)

Giving a Soap-Solution Enema

476

(2)

Giving a Disposable Enema

478

(2)

Giving an Oil Retention Enema

480

(2)

Inserting a Rectal Tube

482

(2)

Administering Cold-Mist Inhalations

484

(3)

Applying Restraints

487

(5)

Applying Limb Restraints

488

(2)

Applying a Jacket Restraint

490

(2)

Administering Pre-and Postoperative Care

492

(8)

Shaving the Operative Area

494

(2)

Administering Preoperative Care

496

(2)

Preparing a Postoperative Unit

498

(1)

Applying Surgical Hose

499

(1)

Applying Binders

500

(2)

Administering Oxygen

502

(3)

Giving Postmortem Care

505

(4)

Physical Therapy Skills

Performing Range-of-Motion (ROM) Exercises

509

(5)

Ambulating Patients Who Use Crutches, Canes, Walkers, or Gait (Transfer) Belts

514

(8)

Ambulating a Patient Who Uses Crutches

515

(2)

Ambulating a Patient Who Uses a Cane

517

(1)

Ambulating a Patient Who Uses a Walker

518

(2)

Ambulating a Patient with a Gait (Transfer) Belt

520

(2)

Administering Heat/Cold Applications

522

(11)

Applying an Ice Bag or Ice Collar

523

(2)

Applying a Warm Water Bag

525

(2)

Applying an Aquamatic Pad

527

(2)

Applying a Moist Compress

529

(2)

Administering a Sitz Bath

531

(2)

Business and Accounting Skills

Filing Records

533

(6)

Using the Telephone

539

(4)

Scheduling Appointments

543

(7)

Completing Medical Records and Forms

550

(4)

Typing Business Letters

554

(3)

Completing Insurance Forms

557

(3)

Maintaining a Bookkeeping System

560

(4)

Writing Checks, Deposit Slips, and Receipts

564

(15)

Writing Checks

575

(1)

Writing Deposit Slips

576

(1)

Writing Receipts

577

(2)

Index

579

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