Diversified Health Occupations,9781401814564

Diversified Health Occupations

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Edition: 6th
ISBN13: 9781401814564
ISBN10: 1401814565
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2003-03-20
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary

Diversified Health Occupations, 6th edition provides the health occupations student with the basic entry level knowledge required for a variety of health occupations. The sixth edition provides updated information on CPR, standard precautions and OBRA regulations. Additional emphasis has been placed on dealing with cultural diversity, technological advances, and legal responsibilities. Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication skills and professional standards and appearance are covered as well.

Table of Contents

Preface xii
How to Use Text xvi
Acknowledgments xviii
PART 1 Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills
xx
Health Care Systems
2(23)
Objectives
2(1)
Key Terms
3(1)
History of Health Care
3(5)
Private Health Care Facilities
8(3)
Government Agencies
11(1)
Voluntary or Nonprofit Agencies
11(1)
Health Insurance Plans
12(1)
Organizational Structure
13(2)
Trends in Health Care
15(10)
Summary
22(1)
Internet Searches
22(1)
Review Questions
23(1)
Suggested References
23(2)
Careers in Health Care
25(35)
Objectives
25(1)
Key Terms
26(1)
Introduction to Health Careers
27(3)
Dental Careers
30(2)
Diagnostic Services
32(4)
Emergency Medical Services
36(2)
Health Information and Communication Services
38(2)
Hospital/Health Care Facility Services
40(1)
Medical Careers
41(2)
Mental and Social Services
43(2)
Mortuary Careers
45(1)
Nursing Careers
46(2)
Nutrition and Dietary Services
48(1)
Therapeutic Services
49(6)
Veterinary Careers
55(1)
Vision Services
56(4)
Summary
57(1)
Internet Searches
58(1)
Review Questions
58(1)
Suggested References
58(2)
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
60(14)
Objectives
60(1)
Key Terms
61(1)
Personal Appearance
61(2)
Personal Characteristics
63(2)
Teamwork
65(1)
Professional Leadership
66(1)
Stress
67(2)
Time Management
69(5)
Summary
71(1)
Internet Searches
72(1)
Review Questions
72(1)
Suggested References
72(2)
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
74(13)
Objectives
74(1)
Key Terms
75(1)
Legal Responsibilities
75(4)
Ethics
79(1)
Patients' Rights
80(1)
Advance Directives for Health Care
81(2)
Professional Standards
83(4)
Summary
85(1)
Internet Searches
85(1)
Review Questions
86(1)
Suggested References
86(1)
Medical Terminology
87(15)
Objectives
87(1)
Key Terms
88(1)
Using Medical Abbreviations
88(7)
Interpreting Word Parts
95(7)
Summary
100(1)
Internet Searches
101(1)
Review Questions
101(1)
Suggested References
101(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
102(86)
Objectives
102(1)
Basic Structure of the Human Body
103(7)
Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities
110(3)
Integumentary System
113(4)
Skeletal System
117(7)
Muscular System
124(4)
Nervous System
128(7)
Special Senses
135(6)
Circulatory System
141(11)
Lymphatic System
152(3)
Respiratory System
155(6)
Digestive System
161(6)
Urinary System
167(5)
Endocrine System
172(5)
Reproductive System
177(11)
Summary
186(1)
Internet Searches
186(1)
Review Questions
186(1)
Suggested References
187(1)
Human Growth and Development
188(27)
Objectives
188(1)
Key Terms
189(1)
Life Stages
189(10)
Death and Dying
199(2)
Human Needs
201(5)
Effective Communications
206(9)
Summary
212(1)
Internet Searches
213(1)
Review Questions
213(1)
Suggested References
214(1)
Cultural Diversity
215(18)
Objectives
215(1)
Key Terms
216(1)
Culture, Ethnicity, and Race
216(2)
Bias, Prejudice, and Stereotyping
218(1)
Understanding Cultural Diversity
219(11)
Respecting Cultural Diversity
230(3)
Summary
230(1)
Internet Searches
231(1)
Review Questions
231(1)
Suggested References
232(1)
Geriatric Care
233(19)
Objectives
234(1)
Key Terms
234(1)
Myths on Aging
234(2)
Physical Changes of Aging
236(6)
Psychosocial Changes of Aging
242(3)
Confusion and Disorientation in the Elderly
245(3)
Meeting the Needs of the Elderly
248(4)
Summary
250(1)
Internet Searches
250(1)
Review Questions
250(1)
Suggested References
251(1)
Nutrition and Diets
252(15)
Objectives
252(1)
Key Terms
253(1)
Fundamentals of Nutrition
253(1)
Essential Nutrients
254(4)
Utilization of Nutrients
258(1)
Maintenance of Good Nutrition
259(2)
Therapeutic Diets
261(6)
Summary
265(1)
Internet Searches
265(1)
Review Questions
265(1)
Suggested References
266(1)
Computers in Health Care
267(15)
Objectives
267(1)
Key Terms
268(1)
Introduction
268(1)
What is a Computer System?
269(2)
Computer Applications
271(7)
Using the Internet
278(4)
Summary
280(1)
Internet Searches
280(1)
Review Questions
280(1)
Suggested References
281(1)
Promotion of Safety
282(15)
Objectives
282(1)
Key Terms
283(1)
Using Body Mechanics
283(2)
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
285(6)
Observing Fire Safety
291(6)
Summary
295(1)
Internet Searches
295(1)
Review Questions
296(1)
Suggested References
296(1)
Infection Control
297(51)
Objectives
297(1)
Key Terms
298(1)
Understanding the Principles of Infection Control
298(5)
Washing Hands
303(3)
Observing Standard Precautions
306(8)
Sterilizing with an Autoclave
314(7)
Wrapping Items for Autoclaving
316(3)
Loading and Operating an Autoclave
319(2)
Using Chemicals for Disinfection
321(2)
Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Unit
323(3)
Using Sterile Techniques
326(10)
Opening Sterile Packages
328(2)
Preparing a Sterile Dressing Tray
330(2)
Donning and Removing Sterile Gloves
332(2)
Changing a Sterile Dressing
334(2)
Maintaining Transmission-Based Isolation Precautions
336(12)
Donning and Removing Transmission-Based Isolation Garments
341(3)
Working in a Hospital Transmission-Based Isolation Unit
344(2)
Summary
346(1)
Internet Searches
346(1)
Review Questions
347(1)
Suggested References
347(1)
Vital Signs
348(30)
Objectives
348(1)
Key Terms
349(1)
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
349(2)
Measuring and Recording Temperature
351(12)
Cleaning a Clinical Thermometer
355(1)
Measuring and Recording Oral Temperature
356(2)
Measuring and Recording Rectal Temperature
358(1)
Measuring and Recording Axillary Temperature
359(1)
Measuring and Recording Tympanic (Aural) Temperature
360(2)
Measuring Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer
362(1)
Measuring and Recording Pulse
363(2)
Measuring and Recording Respirations
365(2)
Graphing TPR
367(2)
Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse
369(3)
Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure
372(6)
Summary
376(1)
Internet Searches
377(1)
Review Questions
377(1)
Suggested References
377(1)
First Aid
378(67)
Objectives
378(1)
Key Terms
379(1)
Providing First Aid
379(3)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
382(16)
Performing CPR--One-Person Rescue
387(3)
Performing CPR--Two-Person Rescue
390(2)
C and D: Performing CPR on Infants and Children
392(2)
Performing CPR--Obstructed Airway on Conscious, Adult Victim
394(1)
Performing CPR--Obstructed Airway on Unconscious Victim
395(3)
Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds
398(5)
Providing First Aid for Shock
403(3)
Providing First Aid for Poisoning
406(4)
Providing First Aid for Burns
410(5)
Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure
415(2)
Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure
417(2)
Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries
419(6)
Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries
425(7)
Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness
432(5)
Applying Dressings and Bandages
437(8)
Summary
443(1)
Internet Searches
443(1)
Review Questions
443(1)
Suggested References
443(2)
Preparing for the World of Work
445(21)
Objectives
445(1)
Key Terms
446(1)
Developing Job-Keeping Skills
446(2)
Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume
448(6)
Completing Job Application Forms
454(2)
Participating in a Job Interview
456(4)
Determining Net Income
460(2)
Calculating a Budge
462(4)
Summary
464(1)
Internet Searches
464(1)
Review Questions
464(1)
Suggested References
465(1)
PART 2: Special Health Care Skills
466(417)
Dental Assistant Skills
468(82)
Objectives
468(1)
Key Terms
469(1)
Career Highlight
470(1)
Identifying the Structures and Tissues of a Tooth
470(4)
Identifying the Teeth
474(2)
Identifying Teeth by Using the Universal Numbering System and the Federation Dentaire International System
476(5)
Identifying Teeth Using the Universal Numbering System
479(1)
Identifying Teeth Using the Federation Dentaire International System
480(1)
Identifying the Surfaces of the Teeth
481(2)
Charting Conditions of the Teeth
483(6)
Operating and Maintaining Dental Equipment
489(9)
Identifying Dental Instruments and Preparing Dental Trays
498(7)
Positioning a Patient in the Dental Chair
505(2)
Demonstrating Brushing and Flossing Techniques
507(3)
Demonstrating Brushing Technique
508(1)
Demonstrating Flossing Technique
509(1)
Taking Impressions and Pouring Models
510(12)
Preparing Alginate
513(2)
Preparing Rubber Base (Polysulfide)
515(2)
Pouring a Plaster Model
517(3)
Pouring a Stone Model
520(1)
Trimming a Model
521(1)
Making Custom Trays
522(2)
Maintaining and Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
524(5)
Maintaining an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
527(1)
Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
528(1)
Mixing Dental Cements and Bases
529(6)
Preparing Varnish
530(2)
Preparing Calcium Hydroxide
532(1)
Preparing Carboxylate
533(1)
Preparing Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE)
534(1)
Preparing Restorative Materials--Amalgam and Composite
535(6)
Preparing Amalgam
538(1)
Preparing Composite
539(2)
Developing and Mounting Dental X-Rays
541(9)
Developing Dental X-Rays
544(2)
Mounting Dental X-Rays
546(1)
Summary
547(1)
Internet Searches
547(1)
Review Questions
547(1)
Suggested References
548(2)
Laboratory Assistant Skills
550(66)
Objectives
550(1)
Key Terms
551(1)
Career Highlight
551(2)
Operating the Microscope
553(4)
Obtaining and Handling Cultures
557(10)
Obtaining a Culture Specimen
559(2)
Preparing a Direct Smear
561(1)
Streaking an Agar Plate
562(2)
Transferring Culture from Agar Plate to Slide
564(1)
Staining with Gram's Stain
565(2)
Puncturing the Skin to Obtain Capillary Blood
567(3)
Performing a Microhematocrit
570(4)
Measuring Hemoglobin
574(5)
Measuring Hemoglobin with a Hemoglobinometer
575(2)
Measuring Hemoglobin with a Photometer
577(2)
Counting Blood Cells
579(8)
Counting Erythrocytes
582(3)
Counting Leukocytes
585(2)
Preparing and Staining a Blood Film or Smear
587(4)
Preparing a Blood Film or Smear
588(2)
Staining a Blood Film or Smear
590(1)
Testing for Blood Types
591(4)
Performing an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
595(3)
Measuring Blood-Sugar (Glucose) Level
598(4)
Testing Urine
602(1)
Using Reagent Strips to Test Urine
602(5)
Measuring Specific Gravity
607(3)
Preparing Urine for Microscopic Examination
610(6)
Summary
613(1)
Internet Searches
614(1)
Review Questions
614(1)
Suggested References
614(2)
Medical Assistant Skills
616(53)
Objectives
616(1)
Key Terms
617(1)
Career Highlight
617(1)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight
618(7)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight
621(2)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight of an Infant
623(2)
Positioning a Patient
625(5)
Screening for Vision Problems
630(4)
Assisting with Physical Examinations
634(8)
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination
637(1)
Assisting with a Gynecological Examination
638(2)
Assisting with a General Physical Examination
640(2)
Assisting with Minor Surgery and Suture Removal
642(5)
Assisting with Minor Surgery
644(2)
Assisting with Suture Removal
646(1)
Recording and Mounting an Electrocardiogram
647(11)
Using the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)
658(2)
Working with Math and Medications
660(9)
Using Roman Numerals
663(1)
Converting Metric Measurements
663(2)
Converting Household (English) Measurements
665(1)
Summary
666(1)
Internet Searches
666(1)
Review Questions
667(1)
Suggested References
667(2)
Nurse Assistant Skills
669(130)
Objectives
669(1)
Key Terms
670(1)
Career Highlight
670(2)
Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients
672(7)
Admitting the Patient
674(2)
Transferring the Patient
676(1)
Discharging the Patient
677(2)
Positioning, Turning, Moving, and Transferring Patients
679(19)
Aligning the Patient
682(2)
Moving the Patient Up in Bed
684(2)
Turning the Patient Away to Change Position
686(1)
Turning the Patient Inward to Change Position
687(2)
Sitting Up to Dangle
689(1)
Transferring a Patient to a Chair or Wheelchair
690(3)
Transferring a Patient to a Stretcher
693(2)
Using a Mechanical Lift to Transfer a Patient
695(3)
Bedmaking
698(9)
Making a Closed Bed
699(3)
Making an Occupied Bed
702(3)
Opening a Closed Bed
705(1)
Placing a Bed Cradle
706(1)
Administering Personal Hygiene
707(21)
Providing Routine Oral Hygiene
710(2)
Cleaning Dentures
712(1)
Giving Special Mouth Care
713(2)
Administering Daily Hair Care
715(1)
Providing Nail Care
716(1)
Giving a Backrub
717(2)
Shaving a Patient
719(2)
Changing a Patient's Gown or Pajamas
721(2)
Giving a Complete Bed Bath
723(4)
Helping a Patient Take a Tub Bath or Shower
727(1)
Measuring and Recording Intake and Output
728(6)
Feeding a Patient
734(3)
Assisting with a Bedpan/Urinal
737(5)
Assisting with a Bedpan
739(2)
Assisting with a Urinal
741(1)
Providing Catheter and Urinary-Drainage-Unit Care
742(6)
Providing Catheter Care
745(2)
Emptying a Urinary-Drainage Unit
747(1)
Providing Ostomy Care
748(4)
Collecting Stool/Urine Specimens
752(11)
Collecting a Routine Urine Specimen
756(1)
Collecting a Midstream Urine Specimen
757(2)
Collecting a 24-Hour Urine Specimen
759(1)
Collecting a Stool Specimen
760(1)
Preparing and Testing a Hemoccult Slide
761(2)
Enemas and Rectal Treatments
763(9)
Giving a Tap-Water or Soap-Solution Enema
764(3)
Giving a Disposable Enema
767(2)
Giving an Oil Retention Enema
769(1)
Inserting a Rectal Tube
770(2)
Applying Restraints
772(5)
Applying limb Restraints
774(1)
Applying a Jacket Restraint
775(2)
Administering Pre- and Postoperative Care
777(10)
Shaving the Operative Area
781(2)
Administering Preoperative Care
783(1)
Preparing a Postoperative Unit
784(1)
Applying Surgical Hose
785(2)
Applying Binders
787(2)
Administering Oxygen
789(5)
Giving Postmortem Care
794(5)
Summary
796(1)
Internet Searches
797(1)
Review Questions
797(1)
Suggested References
797(2)
Physical Therapy Skills
799(35)
Objectives
799(1)
Key Terms
800(1)
Career Highlight
800(1)
Performing Range-of-Motion (ROM) Exercises
801(7)
Ambulating Patients Who Use Transfer (Gait) Belts, Crutches, Canes, or Walkers
808(13)
Ambulating a Patient with a Transfer (Gait) Belt
813(2)
Ambulating a Patient Who Uses Crutches
815(3)
Ambulating a Patient Who Uses a Cane
818(1)
Ambulating a Patient Who Uses a Walker
819(2)
Administering Heat/Cold Applications
821(13)
Applying an Ice Bag or Ice Collar
823(2)
Applying a Warm-Water Bag
825(2)
Applying an Aquamatic Pad
827(1)
Applying a Moist Compress
828(2)
Administering a Sitz Bath
830(2)
Summary
832(1)
Internet Searches
832(1)
Review Questions
832(1)
Suggested References
833(1)
Business and Accounting Skills
834(49)
Objectives
834(1)
Key Terms
835(1)
Filing Records
835(7)
Using the Telephone
842(5)
Scheduling Appointments
847(3)
Completing Medical Records and Forms
850(6)
Composing Business Letters
856(6)
Completing Insurance Forms
862(6)
Maintaining a Bookkeeping System
868(5)
Writing Checks, Deposit Slips, and Receipts
873(10)
Writing Checks
876(2)
Writing Deposit Slips
878(1)
Writing Receipts
879(1)
Summary
880(1)
Internet Searches
880(1)
Review Questions
881(1)
Suggested References
881(2)
Appendix A: Vocational Student Organizations 883(4)
Appendix B: Metric Conversion Charts 887(2)
Appendix C: 24-Hour Clock (Military Time) Conversion Chart 889(1)
Glossary 890(21)
Index 911

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