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Explain the role and responsibilities of the nurse assistant. (I)
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Describe specific legal and ethical issues that apply to the role of
the nurse assistant. (I, VI)
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Describe the process of planning care and assessing and communicating
data. (II)
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Describe the nursing process used in providing patient care and
reporting data using medical terminology. (IV)
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Explain principles of nutrition and fluid balance in providing patient
care. (IV)
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Demonstrate the principles underlying the practice of delivery
personnel care skills. (V)
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Demonstrate the principles underlying body mechanics, positioning and
isolation techniques. (V)
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Explain basic first aid principles and practices. (V)
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Explain principles of gerontology in delivering care to the older
patient in the acute and/or extended care setting. (VI)
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Recognize the psychological, physiological and cultural needs of
diverse patient populations. (VI)
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