Diversified Health Occupations, 5th edition,9780766818200

Diversified Health Occupations, 5th edition

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ISBN13: 9780766818200
ISBN10: 0766818209
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2000-06-05
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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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)

Table of Contents

Preface xi
How to Use xiv
Acknowledgments xvi
PART 1: Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills
Health Care Systems
Objectives
2(1)
Key Terms
3(1)
Health Care Facilities
3(3)
Government Agencies
6(1)
Nonprofit Agencies
6(1)
Health Insurance Plans
7(1)
Organizational Structure
8(2)
History of Health Care
10(4)
Trends in Health Care
14(7)
Summary
17(1)
Suggested References
17(2)
Careers in Health Care
Objectives
19(1)
Key Terms
20(1)
Introduction to Health Careers
21(3)
Dental Careers
24(2)
Diagnostic Services
26(4)
Emergency Medical Services
30(1)
Health Information and Communication Services
31(1)
Hospital/Health Care Facility Services
32(2)
Medical Careers
34(2)
Mental and Social Services
36(1)
Mortuary Careers
37(1)
Nursing Careers
38(2)
Nutrition and Dietary Services
40(1)
Therapeutic Services
41(5)
Veterinary Careers
46(1)
Vision Services
47(4)
Summary
49(1)
Suggested References
49(1)
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
Objectives
50(1)
Key Terms
51(1)
Personal Characteristics
51(1)
Personal Appearance
52(5)
Summary
54(1)
Suggested References
55(1)
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Objectives
56(1)
Key Terms
57(1)
Legal Responsibilities
57(3)
Ethics
60(1)
Patients' Rights
61(2)
Advance Directives for Health Care
63(1)
Professional Standards
63(9)
Summary
69(1)
Suggested References
70(1)
Medical Terminology
Objectives
71(1)
Key Terms
72(1)
Using Medical Abbreviations
72(7)
Interpreting Word Parts
79(8)
Summary
85(1)
Suggested References
85(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
Objectives
86(1)
Key Terms are listed with each new section
Basic Structure of the Human Body
87(7)
Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities
94(3)
Integumentary System
97(4)
Skeletal System
101(6)
Muscular System
107(4)
Nervous System
111(6)
Special Senses
117(6)
Circulatory System
123(9)
Lymphatic System
132(3)
Respiratory System
135(6)
Digestive System
141(6)
Urinary System
147(4)
Endocrine System
151(5)
Reproductive System
156(12)
Summary
165(1)
Suggested References
165(2)
Human Growth and Development
Objectives
167(1)
Key Terms
168(1)
Life Stages
168(10)
Death and Dying
178(2)
Human Needs
180(5)
Effective Communications
185(9)
Summary
191(1)
Suggested References
191(2)
Cultural Diversity
Objectives
193(1)
Key Terms
194(1)
Culture, Ethnicity, and Race
194(2)
Bias, Prejudice, and Stereotyping
196(1)
Understanding Cultural Diversity
197(6)
Respecting Cultural Diversity
203(7)
Summary
208(1)
Suggested References
208(1)
Geriatric Care
Objectives
209(1)
Key Terms
210(1)
Myths on Aging
210(2)
Physical Changes of Aging
212(6)
Psychosocial Changes of Aging
218(3)
Confusion and Disorientation in the Elderly
221(3)
Meeting the Needs of the Elderly
224(4)
Summary
225(1)
Suggested References
226(1)
Nutrition and Diets
Objectives
227(1)
Key Terms
228(1)
Fundamentals of Nutrition
228(1)
Essential Nutrients
229(4)
Utilization of Nutrients
233(1)
Maintenance of Good Nutrition
234(2)
Therapeutic Diets
236(6)
Summary
240(1)
Suggested References
240(1)
Computers in Health Care
Objectives
241(1)
Key Terms
242(1)
Introduction
242(1)
What is a Computer System?
243(3)
Computer Applications
246(8)
Summary
251(1)
Suggested References
252(1)
Promotion of Safety
Objectives
253(1)
Key Terms
254(1)
Using Body Mechanics
254(2)
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
256(6)
Observing Fire Safety
262(6)
Summary
266(1)
Suggested References
266(1)
Infection Control
Objectives
267(1)
Key Terms
268(1)
Understanding the Principles of Infection Control
268(5)
Washing Hands
273(3)
Observing Standard Precautions
276(7)
Sterilizing with an Autoclave
283(2)
Wrapping Items for Autoclaving
285(3)
Loading and Operating an Autoclave
288(2)
Using Chemicals for Disinfection
290(2)
Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Unit
292(3)
Using Sterile Techniques
295(10)
Opening Sterile Packages
297(2)
Preparing a Sterile Dressing Tray
299(2)
Donning and Removing Sterile Gloves
301(2)
Changing a Sterile Dressing
303(2)
Maintaining Isolation
305(13)
Donning and Removing Isolation Garments
310(3)
Working in a Hospital Isolation Unit
313(2)
Summary
315(1)
Suggested References
315(2)
Vital Signs
Objectives
317(1)
Key Terms
318(1)
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
318(1)
Measuring and Recording Temperature
319(13)
Cleaning the Thermometer
324(1)
Measuring and Recording Oral Temperature
325(2)
Measuring and Recording Rectal Temperature
327(1)
Measuring and Recording Axillary Temperature
328(1)
Measuring and Recording Tympanic (Aural) Temperature
329(1)
Measuring Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer
330(2)
Measuring and Recording Pulse
332(2)
Measuring and Recording Respirations
334(1)
Graphing TPR
335(3)
Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse
338(2)
Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure
340(7)
Summary
345(1)
Suggested References
345(1)
First Aid
Objectives
346(1)
Key Terms
347(1)
Providing First Aid
347(3)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
350(14)
Performing CPR---One-Person Rescue
353(3)
Performing CPR---Two-Person Rescue
356(2)
Performing CPR on Infants and Children
358(2)
Performing CPR---Obstructed Airway on Conscious, Adult Victim
360(1)
Performing CPR---Obstructed Airway on Unconscious Victim
361(3)
Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds
364(5)
Providing First Aid for Shock
369(3)
Providing First Aid for Poisoning
372(3)
Providing First Aid for Burns
375(4)
Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure
379(2)
Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure
381(3)
Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries
384(5)
Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries
389(6)
Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness
395(6)
Applying Dressings and Bandages
401(7)
Summary
406(1)
Suggested References
406(1)
Preparing for the World of Work
Objectives
407(1)
Key Terms
408(1)
Developing Job-Keeping Skills
408(2)
Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume
410(6)
Completing Job Application Forms
416(2)
Participating in a Job Interview
418(3)
Determining Net Income
421(2)
Calculating a Budget
423(7)
Summary
425(1)
Suggested References
425(3)
PART 2: Special Health Care Skills
Dental Assistant Skills
Objectives
428(1)
Key Terms
429(1)
Career Highlight
430(1)
Identifying the Structures and Tissues of a Tooth
430(4)
Identifying the Teeth
434(2)
Identifying Teeth by Using the Universal Numbering System and the Federation Dentaire International System
436(5)
Identifying Teeth Using the Universal Numbering System
439(1)
Identifying Teeth Using the Federation Dentaire International System
440(1)
Identifying the Surfaces of the Teeth
441(2)
Charting Conditions of the Teeth
443(6)
Operating and Maintaining Dental Equipment
449(8)
Identifying Dental Instruments and Preparing Dental Trays
457(7)
Positioning a Patient in the Dental Chair
464(2)
Demonstrating Brushing and Flossing Techniques
466(4)
Demonstrating Brushing Technique
467(2)
Demonstrating Flossing Technique
469(1)
Taking Impressions and Pouring Models
470(10)
Preparing Alginate
472(2)
Preparing Rubber Base
474(2)
Pouring a Plaster Model
476(2)
Pouring a Stone Model
478(1)
Trimming a Model
479(1)
Making Custom Trays
480(2)
Maintaining and Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
482(6)
Maintaining an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
485(1)
Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
486(2)
Mixing Dental Cements and Bases
488(5)
Preparing Varnish
489(1)
Preparing Calcium Hydroxide
490(1)
Preparing Carboxylate
491(1)
Preparing Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE)
492(1)
Preparing Restorative Materials---Amalgam and Composite
493(6)
Preparing Amalgam
495(2)
Preparing Composite
497(2)
Developing and Mounting Dental X-Rays
499(10)
Developing Dental X-Rays
501(2)
Mounting Dental X-Rays
503(1)
Summary
504(1)
Suggested References
505(1)
Laboratory Assistant Skills
Objectives
506(1)
Key Terms
507(1)
Career Highlight
507(2)
Operating the Microscope
509(4)
Obtaining and Handling Cultures
513(9)
Obtaining a Culture Specimen
515(1)
Preparing a Direct Smear
516(2)
Streaking an Agar Plate
518(2)
Transferring Culture from Agar Plate to Slide
520(1)
Staining with Gram's Stain
521(1)
Puncturing the Skin to Obtain Capillary Blood
522(3)
Performing a Microhematocrit
525(4)
Measuring Hemoglobin
529(5)
Measuring Hemoglobin with a Hemoglobinometer
530(1)
Measuring Hemoglobin with a Photometer
531(3)
Counting Blood Cells
534(6)
Counting Erythrocytes
536(3)
Counting Leukocytes
539(1)
Preparing and Staining a Blood Film or Smear
540(4)
Preparing a Blood Film or Smear
542(1)
Staining a Blood Film or Smear
543(1)
Testing for Blood Types
544(4)
Performing an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
548(2)
Measuring Blood-Sugar (Glucose) Level
550(4)
Testing Urine
554(2)
Using Reagent Strips to Test Urine
556(3)
Measuring Specific Gravity
559(3)
Preparing Urine for Microscopic Examination
562(7)
Summary
565(1)
Suggested References
565(2)
Medical Assistant Skills
Objectives
567(1)
Key Terms
568(1)
Career Highlight
568(1)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight
569(6)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight
571(2)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight of an Infant
573(2)
Positioning a Patient
575(5)
Screening for Vision Problems
580(4)
Assisting with Physical Examinations
584(8)
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination
587(1)
Assisting with a Gynecological Examination
588(2)
Assisting with a General Physical Examination
590(2)
Assisting with Minor Surgery and Suture Removal
592(5)
Assisting with Minor Surgery
594(2)
Assisting with Suture Removal
596(1)
Recording and Mounting an Electrocardiogram
597(9)
Using the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)
606(2)
Working with Math and Medications
608(10)
Using Roman Numerals
610(1)
Converting Metric Measurements
611(2)

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