Table of Contents

1. Preparation for Patient Care Activities 2. Approaches to Infection Control 3. Assessment of Vital Signs 4. Body Mechanics 5. Positioning and Draping 6. Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion 7. Features and Activities of Wheelchairs 8. Transfer Activities 9. Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities 10. Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments 11. Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions 12. Incidents and Emergencies 13. Americans with Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments Bibliography Appendixes Index