Introduction to Health Science Technology,9781401811280

Introduction to Health Science Technology

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9781401811280
ISBN10: 1401811280
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2003-03-18
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary

Based on Delmar's best-selling book Diversified Health Occupations, 5E by Louise Simmers, Introduction to Health Science Technology builds on this solid foundation by adding computer training, leadership and team building skills, and in-depth medical math. Introduction to Health Science Technology covers the core information needed to pursue a career in health care from an introduction of the health care industry and the basics of a health care system to overview of health care careers and legal and ethical responsibilities of health care workers to medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology. The workbook offers exercises and evaluation sheets that correlate with the text.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
How to Use xi
PART 1 HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY AND CAREERS
1(101)
Health Care Systems
2(27)
History of Health Care
3(1)
Private Health Care Facilities
3(10)
Government Agencies
13(1)
Voluntary or Nonprofit Agencies
13(1)
Health Insurance Plans
14(2)
Organizational Structure
16(1)
Trends in Health Care
16(13)
Careers in Health Care
29(42)
Introduction to Health Careers
31(5)
Dental Careers
36(1)
Diagnostic Services
37(6)
Emergency Medical Services
43(1)
Health Information and Communication Services
44(3)
Hospital/Health Care Facility Services
47(1)
Medical Careers
48(3)
Mental and Social Services
51(2)
Mortuary Careers
53(1)
Nursing Careers
54(3)
Nutrition and Dietary Services
57(1)
Therapeutic Services
58(7)
Veterinary Careers
65(1)
Vision Services
66(5)
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
71(16)
Personal Appearance
72(3)
Personal Characteristics
75(1)
Teamwork
76(2)
Professional Leadership
78(1)
Stress
79(3)
Time Management
82(5)
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
87(15)
Legal Responsibilities
88(4)
Ethics
92(2)
Patients' Rights
94(1)
Advance Directives for Health Care
95(2)
Professional Standards
97(5)
PART 2: THE HUMAN BODY
102(170)
Medical Terminology
103(18)
Using Medical Abbreviations
104(8)
Interpreting Word Parts
112(9)
Anatomy and Physiology
121(103)
Basic Structure of the Human Body
122(8)
Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities
130(3)
Integumentary System
133(6)
Skeletal System
139(8)
Muscular System
147(5)
Nervous System
152(8)
Special Senses
160(8)
Circulatory System
168(12)
Lymphatic System
180(4)
Respiratory System
184(7)
Digestive System
191(8)
Urinary System
199(5)
Endocrine System
204(7)
Reproductive System
211(13)
Human Growth and Development
224(32)
Life Stages
226(11)
Death and Dying
237(3)
Human Needs
240(6)
Effective Communications
246(10)
Nutrition and Diets
256(16)
Fundamentals of Nutrition
257(1)
Essential Nutrients
258(2)
Utilization of Nutrients
260(4)
Maintenance of Good Nutrition
264(2)
Therapeutic Diets
266(6)
PART 3: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN HEALTH CARE
272(123)
Cultural Diversity
273(20)
Culture, Ethnicity, and Race
274(2)
Bias, Prejudice, and Stereotyping
276(1)
Understanding Cultural Diversity
277(12)
Respecting Cultural Diversity
289(4)
Geriatric Care
293(22)
Myths on Aging
294(2)
Physical Changes of Aging
296(8)
Psychosocial Changes of Aging
304(3)
Confusion and Disorientation in the Elderly
307(4)
Meeting the Needs of the Elderly
311(4)
Promotion of Safety
315(17)
Using Body Mechanics
316(3)
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
319(6)
Observing Fire Safety
325(7)
Infection Control
332(63)
Understanding the Principles of Infection Control
333(6)
Washing Hands
339(3)
Observing Standard Precautions
342(10)
Sterilizing with an Autoclave
352(9)
Wrapping Items for Autoclaving
355(3)
Loading and Operating an Autoclave
358(3)
Using Chemicals for Disinfection
361(2)
Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Unit
363(4)
Using Sterile Techniques
367(13)
Opening Sterile Packages
370(3)
Preparing a Sterile Dressing Tray
373(2)
Donning and Removing Sterile Gloves
375(2)
Changing a Sterile Dressing
377(3)
Maintaining Transmission-Based Isolation Precautions
380(15)
Donning and Removing Transmission-Based Isolation Garments
386(3)
Working in a Hospital Transmission-Based Isolation Unit
389(6)
PART 4: BASICS OF HEALTH CARE
395(119)
Vital Signs
396(37)
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
397(2)
Measuring and Recording Temperature
399(16)
Cleaning a Clinical Thermometer
404(2)
Measuring and Recording Oral Temperature
406(2)
Measuring and Recording Rectal Temperature
408(2)
Measuring and Recording Axillary Temperature
410(1)
Measuring and Recording Tympanic (Aural) Temperature
411(2)
Measuring Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer
413(2)
Measuring and Recording Pulse
415(2)
Measuring and Recording Respirations
417(2)
Graphing TPR
419(3)
Measuring and Recording Apical Pulse
422(3)
Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure
425(8)
First Aid
433(81)
Providing First Aid
434(3)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
437(19)
Performing CPR---One-Person Rescue
443(3)
Performing CPR---Two-Person Rescue
446(3)
C & D: Performing CPR on Infants and Children
449(2)
Performing CPR---Obstructed Airway on Conscious Adult Victim
451(2)
Performing CPR---Obstructed Airway on Unconscious Victim
453(3)
Providing First Aid for Bleeding and Wounds
456(7)
Providing First Aid for Shock
463(4)
Providing First Aid for Poisoning
467(5)
Providing First Aid for Burns
472(5)
Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure
477(3)
Providing First Aid for Cold Exposure
480(3)
Providing First Aid for Bone and Joint Injuries
483(7)
Providing First Aid for Specific Injuries
490(8)
Providing First Aid for Sudden Illness
498(7)
Applying Dressings and Bandages
505(9)
PART 5: WORKING IN HEALTH CARE
514(72)
Preparing for the World of Work
515(25)
Developing Job-Keeping Skills
516(2)
Writing a Letter of Application and Preparing a Resume
518(8)
Completing Job Application Forms
526(2)
Participating in a Job Interview
528(5)
Determining Net Income
533(2)
Calculating a Budget
535(5)
Computers in Health Care
540(23)
Introduction
541(1)
What is a Computer System?
542(3)
Computer Applications
545(11)
Using the Internet
556(3)
Communication
559(4)
Medical Math
563(23)
Math Anxiety
564(2)
Basic Calculations
566(7)
Estimating
573(1)
Roman Numerals
573(1)
Angles
574(2)
Systems of Measurement
576(5)
Temperature Conversion
581(1)
Military Time
582(4)
Appendix 586(3)
Glossary 589(14)
Index 603

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