Diversified Health Occupations,9780827378230

Diversified Health Occupations

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ISBN13: 9780827378230
ISBN10: 0827378238
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1996-11-26
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
About This Book xi
Acknowledgments xiv
PART 1: Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills
Health Care Systems
Objectives
4(1)
Key Terms
5(1)
Health Care Facilities
5(2)
Government Agencies
7(1)
Nonprofit Agencies
8(1)
Health Insurance Plans
8(2)
Organizational Structure
10(1)
Trends in Health Care
11(6)
Summary
14(1)
Suggested References
14(1)
Careers in Health Care
Objectives
15(1)
Key Terms
16(1)
Introduction to Health Careers
17(1)
Dental Careers
18(2)
Diagnostic Services
20(3)
Emergency Medical Services
23(2)
Health Information and Communication Services
25(1)
Hospital/Health Care Facility Services
26(1)
Medical Careers
27(2)
Mental and Social Services
29(1)
Nursing Careers
30(3)
Nutrition and Dietary Services
33(1)
Therapeutic Services
34(4)
Veterinary Careers
38(1)
Vision Services
38(4)
Summary
40(1)
Suggested References
40(1)
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
Objectives
41(1)
Key Terms
42(1)
Personal Characteristics
42(1)
Personal Appearance
43(4)
Summary
45(1)
Suggested References
45(1)
Legal Responsibilities
Objectives
46(1)
Key Terms
47(1)
Legal Responsibilities
47(3)
Ethics
50(1)
Patients' Rights
51(1)
Legal Directives for Health Care
52(2)
Professional Standards
54(4)
Summary
56(1)
Suggested References
56(1)
Medical Terminology
Objectives
57(1)
Key Terms
58(1)
Using Medical Abbreviations
58(6)
Interpreting Word Parts
64(8)
Summary
70(1)
Suggested References
70(1)
Anatomy and Physiology
Objectives
71(1)
Key Terms
72(1)
Basic Structure of the Human Body
72(5)
Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities
77(3)
Integumentary System
80(3)
Skeletal System
83(6)
Muscular System
89(4)
Circulatory System
93(8)
Lymphatic System
101(3)
Nervous System
104(5)
Special Senses
109(4)
Respiratory System
113(5)
Digestive System
118(5)
Urinary System
123(4)
Endocrine System
127(5)
Reproductive System
132(10)
Summary
139(1)
Suggested References
139(2)
Human Growth and Development
Objectives
141(1)
Key Terms
142(1)
Life Stages
142(9)
Death and Dying
151(2)
Human Needs
153(4)
Effective Communications
157(7)
Summary
161(1)
Suggested References
162(1)
Geriatric Care
Objectives
163(1)
Key Terms
164(1)
Myths on Aging
164(1)
Physical Changes of Aging
165(6)
Psychosocial Changes of Aging
171(3)
Confusion and Disorientation in the Elderly
174(3)
Meeting the Needs of the Elderly
177(4)
Summary
178(1)
Suggested References
178(2)
Nutrition and Diets
Objectives
180(1)
Key Terms
181(1)
Fundamentals of Nutrition
181(1)
Essential Nutrients
182(4)
Utilization of Nutrients
186(1)
Maintenance of Good Nutrition
187(3)
Therapeutic Diets
190(4)
Summary
192(1)
Suggested References
192(1)
Computers in Health Care
Objectives
193(1)
Key Terms
194(1)
Introduction
194(1)
What is a Computer System?
195(2)
Computer Applications
197(8)
Summary
203(1)
Suggested References
203(1)
Promotion of Safety
Objectives
204(1)
Key Terms
205(1)
Using Body Mechanics
205(2)
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
207(4)
Observing Fire Safety
211(5)
Summary
214(1)
Suggested References
214(1)
Infection Control
Objectives
215(1)
Key Terms
216(1)
Understanding the Principles of Infection Control
216(5)
Washing Hands
221(2)
Observing Universal Precautions
223(6)
Sterilizing with an Autoclave
229(6)
Wrapping Items for Autoclaving
231(2)
Loading and Operating an Autoclave
233(2)
Using Chemicals for Disinfection
235(2)
Using Boiling Water for Disinfection
237(2)
Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Unit
239(3)
Using Sterile Techniques
242(10)
Opening Sterile Packages
244(2)
Preparing a Sterile Dressing Tray
246(1)
Donning and Removing Sterile Gloves
247(3)
Changing a Sterile Dressing
250(2)
Maintaining Isolation
252(10)
Donning and Removing Isolation Garments
254(3)
Working in a Hospital Isolation Unit
257(2)
Summary
259(1)
Suggested References
260(1)
Vital Signs
Objectives
261(1)
Key Terms
262(1)
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
262(1)
Measuring and Recording Temperature
263(11)
Cleaning the Thermometer
267(1)
Measuring and Recording Oral Temperature
268(1)
Measuring and Recording Rectal Temperature
269(2)
Measuring and Recording Axillary Temperature
271(1)
Measuring and Recording Tympanic Temperature
272(1)
Measuring Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer
273(1)
Measuring and Recording Pulse
274(2)
Measuring and Recording Respirations
276(2)
Graphing TPR
278(2)
Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse
280(2)
Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure
282(7)
Summary
287(1)
Suggested References
287(1)
First Aid
Objectives
288(1)
Key Terms
289(1)
Providing First Aid
289(3)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
292(13)
Performing CPR---One-Person Rescue
295(2)
Performing CPR---Two-Person Rescue
297(2)
C and D: Performing CPR on Infants and Children
299(2)
Performing CPR---Obstructed Airway on Conscious, Adult Victim
301(1)
Performing CPR---Obstructed Airway on Unconscious Victim
302(3)
Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds
305(5)
Providing First Aid for Shock
310(3)
Providing First Aid for Poisoning
313(3)
Providing First Aid for Burns
316(4)
Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure
320(2)
Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure
322(2)
Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries
324(5)
Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries
329(6)
Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness
335(5)
Applying Dressings and Bandages
340(7)
Summary
345(1)
Suggested References
345(1)
Preparing for the World of Work
Objectives
346(1)
Key Terms
347(1)
Developing Job-Keeping Skills
347(2)
Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume
349(5)
Completing Job Application Forms
354(2)
Participating in a Job Interview
356(3)
Determining Net Income
359(3)
Calculating a Budget
362(5)
Summary
363(1)
Suggested References
363(3)
PART 2: Special Health Care Skills
Dental Assistant Skills
Objectives
366(1)
Key Terms
367(1)
Identifying the Structures and Tissues of a Tooth
367(4)
Identifying the Teeth
371(2)
Identifying Teeth by the Universal Method
373(2)
Identifying the Surfaces of the Teeth
375(3)
Charting Conditions of the Teeth
378(3)
Operating and Maintaining Dental Equipment
381(8)
Positioning a Patient in the Dental Chair
389(2)
Demonstrating Brushing and Flossing Techniques
391(4)
Demonstrating Brushing Technique
392(1)
Demonstrating Flossing Technique
393(2)
Taking Impressions and Pouring Models
395(9)
Preparing Alginate
396(2)
Preparing Rubber Base
398(2)
Pouring a Plaster Model
400(2)
Pouring a Stone Model
402(1)
Trimming a Model
403(1)
Making Custom Trays
404(2)
Maintaining and Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
406(5)
Maintaining an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
408(1)
Loading an Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
409(2)
Mixing Dental Cements and Bases
411(5)
Preparing Varnish
412(1)
Preparing Calcium Hydroxide
413(1)
Preparing Carboxylate
414(1)
Preparing Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE)
415(1)
Preparing Restoration Materials-Amalgam and Composite
416(4)
Preparing Amalgam
417(2)
Preparing Composite
419(1)
Setting Up Basic Dental Trays
420(6)
Developing and Mounting Dental X rays
426(8)
Developing Dental X rays
428(2)
Mounting Dental X rays
430(1)
Summary
431(1)
Suggested References
431(2)
Laboratory Assistant Skills
Objectives
433(1)
Key Terms
434(1)
Operating the Microscope
434(4)
Obtaining and Handling Cultures
438(9)
Obtaining a Culture Specimen
440(1)
Preparing a Direct Smear
441(1)
Streaking an Agar Plate
442(2)
Transferring Culture from Agar Plate to Slide
444(1)
Staining with Gram's Stain
445(2)
Puncturing the Skin to Obtain Capillary Blood
447(3)
Performing a Microhematocrit
450(4)
Using a Hemoglobinometer
454(2)
Counting Blood Cells
456(7)
Counting Erythrocytes
459(2)
Counting Leukocytes
461(2)
Preparing and Staining a Blood Film or Smear
463(4)
Preparing a Blood Film or Smear
464(1)
Staining a Blood Film or Smear
465(2)
Testing for Blood Types
467(3)
Performing an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
470(2)
Measuring Blood-Sugar (Glucose) Level
472(3)
Testing Urine
475(2)
Using Reagent Strips to Test Urine
477(3)
Measuring Specific Gravity
480(2)
Preparing Urine for Microscopic Examination
482(6)
Summary
485(1)
Suggested References
486(1)
Medical Assistant Skills
Objectives
487(1)
Key Terms
488(1)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight
488(5)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight
490(1)
Measuring/Recording Height and Weight of an Infant
491(2)
Positioning a Patient
493(6)
Screening for Vision Problems
499(3)
Assisting with Physical Examinations
502(7)
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination
505(1)
Assisting with a Gynecological Examination
506(1)
Assisting with a General Physical Examination
507(2)
Assisting with Minor Surgery and Suture Removal
509(5)
Assisting with Minor Surgery
511(2)
Assisting with Suture Removal
513(1)
Recording and Mounting an Electrocardiogram
514(9)
Using the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)
523(2)
Working with Math and Medications
525(9)
Using Roman Numerals
527(1)
Converting Metric Measurements
528(1)
Converting Household (English) Measurements
529(1)
Summary
530(1)
Suggested References
531(1)
Nurse Assistant Skills
Objectives
532(1)
Key Terms
533(1)
Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients
534(6)
Admitting the Patient
534(4)
Transferring the Patient
538(1)
Discharging the Patient
539(1)
Positioning, Turning, Moving, and Transferring Patients
540(18)
Aligning the Patient
543(2)
Moving the Patient Up in Bed
545(1)
Turning the Patient Away to Change Position
546(2)
Turning the Patient Inward to Change Position
548(1)
Sitting Up to Dangle
549(1)
Transferring a Patient to a Chair or Wheelchair
550(2)
Transferring a Conscious Patient to a Stretcher
552(2)
Transferring an Unconscious Patient to a Stretcher
554(1)
Using a Mechanical Lift to Transfer a Patient
555(3)
Bedmaking
558(8)
Making a Closed Bed
559(2)
Making an Occupied Bed
561(3)
Opening a Closed Bed
564(1)
Placing a Bed Cradle
564(2)
Administering Personal Hygiene
566(18)
Providing Routine Oral Hygiene
568(2)
Cleaning Dentures
570(1)
Giving Special Mouth Care
571(1)
Administering Daily Hair Care
572(1)
Providing Nail Care
573(1)
Giving a Backrub
574(2)
Shaving a Patient
576(1)
Changing a Patient's Gown or Pajamas
577(2)
Giving a Complete Bed Bath
579(3)
Helping a Patient Take a Tub Bath or Shower
582(2)
Measuring and Recording Intake and Output
584(4)
Feeding a Patient
588(3)
Assisting with a Bedpan/Urinal
591(4)
Assisting with a Bedpan
592(1)
Assisting with a Urinal
593(2)
Providing Catheter and Urinary-Drainage-Unit Care
595(5)
Providing Catheter Care
597(1)
Emptying a Urinary-Drainage Unit
598(2)
Providing Ostomy Care
600(3)
Collecting Stool/Urine Specimens
603(10)
Collecting a Routine Urine Specimen
606(1)
Collecting a Midstream Urine Specimen
607(2)
Collecting a 24-Hour Urine Specimen
609(1)
Collecting a Stool Specimen
610(1)
Preparing and Testing a Hemoccult® Slide
611(2)
Enemas and Rectal Treatments
613(8)
Giving a Soap-Solution Enema
614(3)
Giving a Disposable Enema
617(1)
Giving an Oil Retention Enema
618(2)
Inserting a Rectal Tube
620(1)
Administering Cold-Mist Inhalations
621(2)
Applying Restraints
623(4)
Applying Limb Restraints
625(1)
Applying a Jacket Restraint
626(1)
Administering Pre- and Postoperative Care
627(9)
Shaving the Operative Area
631(1)
Administering Preoperative Care
632(2)
Preparing a Postoperative Unit
634(1)
Applying Surgical Hose
635(1)
Applying Binders
636(2)
Administering Oxygen
638(4)
Giving Postmortem Care
642(5)
Summary
644(1)
Suggested References
645(1)
Physical Therapy Skills
Objectives
646(1)
Key Terms
647(1)
Performing Range-of-Motion (ROM) Exercises
647(7)
Ambulating Patients Who Use Crutches, Canes, Walkers, or Gait (Transfer) Belts
654(9)
Ambulating a Patient Who Uses Crutches
657(2)
Ambulating a Patient Who Uses a Cane
659(1)
Ambulating a Patient Who Uses a Walker
660(2)
Ambulating a Patient with a Gait (Transfer) Belt
662(1)
Administering Heat/Cold Applications
663(11)
Applying an Ice Bag or Ice Collar
664(2)
Applying a Warm-Water Bag
666(2)
Applying an Aquamatic Pad
668(1)
Applying a Moist Compress
669(1)
Administering a Sitz Bath
670(2)
Summary
672(1)
Suggested References
672(1)
Business and Accounting Skills
Objectives
673(1)
Key Terms
674(1)
Filing Records
674(5)
Using the Telephone
679(4)
Scheduling Appointments
683(3)
Completing Medical Records and Forms
686(6)
Typing Business Letters
692(4)
Completing Insurance Forms
696(4)
Maintaining a Bookkeeping System
700(5)
Writing Checks, Deposit Slips, and Receipts
705(7)
Writing Checks
706(2)
Writing Deposit Slips
708(1)
Writing Receipts
709(1)
Summary
710(1)
Suggested References
710(2)
Appendix A: Vocational Student Organizations 712(3)
Appendix B: Metric Conversion Charts 715(1)
Appendix C: 24-Hour Clock (Military Time) Conversion Chart 716(1)
Glossary 717(22)
Index 739

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