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Known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation, Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 10th Edition helps prepare you to work in long-term care, acute care, and subacute care settings - and includes a practice scenario in each chapter to enhance clinical judgment skills. It is the most comprehensive text for CNA programs, packed with step-by-step instructions for over 100 procedures and perfect for programs that are 80 hours or longer. The lifespan coverage includes skills not only for adults and older residents, but also for maternity and pediatric patients, so you are comfortable in a variety of care settings. New chapter organization allows you to learn in manageable portions and a revitalized art program clarifies important concepts and procedural steps. A clear writing style at a 7th grade reading level ensures accessibility for low-level learners. Over 100 skills outlined in pre- procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections ensure you learn all the necessary steps to pass the skills portion of the certification exam. Complete coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to pass the state certification exam and engage in safe practice. Focus on Practice: Problem Solving provides scenarios that stimulate critical thinking about common situations encountered during practice. Focus on Math feature reviews mathematical calculations needed in various care measures and procedures. Focus on Surveys feature highlights the nursing assistant's role during state inspections. Getting a Job chapter covers the soft skills needed to seek and obtain employment. Focus on PRIDE: The Person, Family, and Yourself boxes build on chapter concepts to help promote pride in the nursing assistant, the resident, and the resident's family. Promoting Safety and Comfor