Authors: Linda Whitenton, Marty Walker
ISBN-13: 9780789739346, ISBN-10: 0789739348
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson Education
Date Published: November 2009
Edition: Book and CD
Marty Walker has practiced nursing for the past 30 years at the vocational nursing level as a registered nurse, and at the master’s level. Marty began her nursing career as a licensed practical nurse, receiving her vocational education certificate from Atlantic Vocational School in Pompano Beach, Florida in 1979. In 1982, she earned the associate degree in nursing from Broward Community College in Davie, Florida. She worked for more than 10 years as a staff nurse in telemetry, critical care, and emergency nursing before completing a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. In 1995, she began teaching medical-surgical nursing at Ivy Tech State College in Sellersburg, Indiana.
After relocating to Miami, Marty accepted a position as Nurse Clinical Educator for three cardiac units at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She attained a Master’s in Nursing Science in Nursing Education from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida in 2003. Marty’s love of teaching led her to Mercy Hospital’s School of Practical Nursing, along with adjunct teaching positions at Florida International University and Barry University. In Miami, Marty added pediatrics to her teaching expertise. She taught medical-surgical nursing for a short time at Pensacola Junior College in Pensacola, Florida before accepting a full-time associate professor position at Northwest Florida State College, where she currently teaches in the RN-BSN program as well as the associate degree nursing program. Marty’s expertise also includes test construction. She has led the faculty at NWF State College in improving the success rates of students enrolled in the program as well as their success on the NCLEX-RN. Marty’s versatility extends to her clinical practice as she has recently completed the family nurse practitioner certificate program at The University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Marty volunteers as a clinic nurse and the director of nursing services for the Crossroads Medical Center Clinic in Valparaiso, Florida.
Linda Whitenton began a 38-year nursing career in 1967 as a nursing assistant in Paducah, Kentucky. Following her graduation from Murray State University’s BSN program in 1970, she practiced in mental health, pediatrics, and medical-surgical nursing. Teaching nursing assistants, emergency medical technicians, and unit secretaries in a Mississippi hospital cemented her love for teaching in her role as a hospital in-service education director in the early 1970s. She accepted her first teaching position at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 1975. While at NEMC, she taught fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, management, and psychiatric nursing and served as assistant director and director of the program for seven years. In 1977, Linda earned her master’s of science degree in nursing at the Mississippi University for Women, which also afforded her the family nurse clinician credential. In 1987, she relocated to Florida and accepted a position as associate director of nursing for the associate degree nursing program at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg. While at SPC, she designed curriculum for more than 1,000 employees of the Pinellas County EMS, taught LPN transitional students at night, and practiced part time at the Bayfront Medical Center Trauma Center.
During her 27 years of teaching, Linda continued to practice in emergency nursing, urological nursing, and as a nurse clinician. Linda also earned 30 hours of post-masters work in anthropology and educational psychology. In 2004, she returned to clinical practice as the director of nursing/vice president for a Mississippi community hospital. While there, she received a national award for outstanding nursing leadership. She returned to Florida in 2000 to design and direct a new AD nursing program for Northwest Florida State College, formerly Okaloosa-Walton College, the first of five health programs now in place at the college. For the past three years, Linda has served as associate dean of Health Technology, adding administrative oversight for the health programs she launched during her eight-year tenure at NWFSC. She recently retired from the college, receiving the honor of Emeritus Associate Dean and Director of Nursing. Since the early 1990s, Linda has worked with Rinehart and Associates Nursing Review, a nurse-owned company that offers review courses for graduates preparing for their examination to become licensed RNs or LPNs. Linda is a Certified Nurse Educator, CNE, and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society.
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Cram
Linda Whitenton
Marty Walker
Succeed with topical reviews, practice exams, and preparation tools
· Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your CNA exam
· More than 150 sample test questions help you gain confidence and decide when you’re ready to take the actual exam
· Simplifies key nursing assistant concepts and techniques for easy learning
· Includes popular Cram Sheet tearcard to help you remember key concepts and do extra last-minute studying
· Exam Alerts identify important information found on the exam
Written by Leading Experts!
Score Higher on the CNA Exam!
The CD features an adaptive test engine, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the CNA exam. Key features include
· Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
· Multiple test modes
· Random questions and order of answers
· Coverage of all CNA topic categories
Chapter 1: What You Need to Know to Prepare for the Exam
Taking the Written Examination
Testing Readiness
Testing Strategies
Answering the Questions
Taking the Clinical Skills Test
Self-Assessment
Exam Prep Questions
Answer Rationales
Chapter 2: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Your Role and Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Other Tasks and Duties
Job Limitations
Personal Qualities
The Nursing Assistant as a Member of the Health-Care Team
Being a Team Player
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Needed for Effective CNA Practice
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Practice
Resident Rights
Ethics
Exam Prep Questions
Answer Rationales
Chapter 3: Promotion of Health and Safety
Review of Body Systems Affected by Aging
Communicable Diseases and Their Effect on Health
Role of the Nursing Assistant to Prevent the Spread of Communicable
Diseases
Medical Asepsis
Mask, Eye Protection, Face Shield, Gowns
Sharp Objects
Resident Care Equipment
Environment
Linens
Surgical Asepsis
Resident Safety
Reporting Accidents or Incidents
Exam Prep Questions
Answer Rationales
Chapter 4: Promotion of Function and Health of Residents
Personal Care Skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Restorative Skills
Self-Care and Independence
Mobility/Immobility
Health Maintenance and Restoration
Psychosocial Care Skills
Emotional and Mental Health Needs
Cultural Needs
Spiritual Needs
Sexual Needs
Data Collection and Reporting
Exam Prep Questions
Answer Rationales
Chapter 5: Specialized Care
Physical Problems
Vision Impairment
Hearing Impairments
Speech Impairment
Respiratory Problems
Cardiovascular Problems
Paralysis
Digestive and Elimination Problems
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Psychological Problems
Confusion
Aggressive Residents
Dementias
The Depressed Resident
The Terminally Ill Resident
Exam Prep Questions
Answer Rationales
Chapter 6: Clinical Skills Performance Checklists
Handwashing
Measuring Body Temperature
Oral Temperature Measurement with Electronic Monitor
Rectal Temperature Measurement with Electronic Thermometer
Axillary Temperature with Electronic Thermometer
Tympanic Membrane Temperature with Electronic Thermometer
Measuring the Radial and Apical Pulse
Radial Pulse
Apical Pulse
Measuring the Respirations
Blood Pressure
Partial Bedbath
Perineal Care of the Female Resident
Nail Care (Fingers and Toes)
Mouth (Oral) Care
Mouth (Oral) Care: Care of Dentures
Dressing
Applying Elastic Support Hose
Making an Occupied Bed
Moving the Resident to the Side of the Bed
Supine Position
Fowler’s Position
Lateral (Side-Lying) Position
Sim’s Position
Prone Position
Orthopneic Position
Logrolling the Resident
Assisting the Resident to Sit on the Side of the Bed
Assisting the Resident to Transfer from the Bed to a Chair or Wheelchair
Transferring the Resident from a Bed with a Mechanical Lift
Moving the Resident from a Bed to a Stretcher (Gurney)
Using a Gait-Transfer Belt to Assist the Resident to Ambulate
Passive Range of Motion Exercises
Applying Restraints
Feeding
Offering the Bedpan
Performing Ostomy Care
Administering a Cleansing Enema
Recording Intake and Output (I & O)
Measuring and Recording Output from a Urinary Drainage Bag
Indwelling Catheter Care
Applying a Condom Catheter
Collecting Specimens
Routine Urine Specimen
Clean Catch Urine Specimen
Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Catheter
Stool Specimen
Heimlich Maneuver
Isolation Procedures
Putting on Disposable Gown, Gloves, Goggles, and Mask
Removing Disposable Gown, Gloves, Goggles, and Mask
Practice Exam I
Answers to Practice Exam I
Practice Exam II
Answers to Practice Exam II
Appendix A Nursing Assistant Test Cross-Reference
Appendix B Nurse Aide Registries
Glossary
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