This program dramatizes interactions which define and illustrate techniques for talking with patients: ways of encouraging conversation, helping patients express their thoughts and feelings, and insur
This program dramatizes interactions which define and illustrate techniques for talking with patients: ways of encouraging conversation, helping patients express their thoughts and feelings, and insur
This program discusses various aspects of the endocrine system including hormones, the pituitary gland, and hypothalamus. The information is presented beautifully through art and animation.
Using laboratory slides, electron photomicrographs, and actual clinical settings, this series gives a detailed overview, is rich in visuals and easy to comprehend. Each program covers normal and abnor
This program describes the formation and function of the erythrocytes, as well as relevant laboratory values including the RBC count, and hemoglobin/hematocrit levels. Different types of anemia and po
This program describes the formation and function of the five types of mature white blood cells, and discusses relevant laboratory values. Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocyt
This program describes the anatomy and physiology of thrombocytes and their importance in blood coagulation. Normal and abnormal platelet values are examined in conjunction with relevant nursing care.
This program begins by showing the rapidly-changing cultural environment in the modern world. The many and varied aspects of culture and socioeconomic factors are delineated. Scenarios illustrate how
This program begins by showing the rapidly-changing cultural environment in the modern world. The many and varied aspects of culture and socioeconomic factors are delineated. Scenarios illustrate how
In this program, the pathophysiology of both allergies and anaphylaxis is explained. In addition, common types of allergens such as pollen, weeds, grass, dust mites, molds, animal dander, insect venom
This program describes the two most common manifestations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / COPD: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnostic tests of each
This program describes the two most common manifestations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / COPD: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnostic tests of each
This program begins with an historical overview of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Using art and animation, it then describes the pathophysiology of the disease, including its genetic component. Next, the signs
The primary goal of this program is to familiarize the viewer with general techniques for effectively working with individuals suffering from dementia. Included are the detrimental effects of isolatio
Communication skills are a key factor in effectively working with individuals suffering from dementia. In this program, specific skills including tone of voice, eye contact, touch, reflective listing,
This program explains, illustrates, and proposes solutions for a variety of situations which may emerge when caring for individuals with dementia. These include loss of inhibitions, repetitive behavio
This program discusses sexual desires that are present despite the onset of advanced age or dementia. Also, included is information on patient rights, family issues, the need for appropriate facility
This program will help frontline workers and managers recognize their energy levels, as well as acknowledge and deal positively with daily frustrations, co-worker and management conflicts, and time co
This program explores the major physiologic changes that occur with aging and how they impact performing a routine healthcare assessment on an elderly patient.
This program explores the major physiologic changes that occur with aging and how they impact performing a routine healthcare assessment on an elderly patient.
About Professional Baking provides a unique presentation of the principles of baking for the beginning student entering a college level culinary program. The text is designed to include the principle
Entre amis is a performance-oriented program designed to expand students' interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative skills by presenting and rehearsing situations similar to those
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Many healthcare providers are uncomfortable caring for children. Using real-time footage, this program demonstrates how to prepare patients in five age groups: infants, toddlers, pre-school, school-ag
This program provides a series of teaching scenarios illustrating various errors and their prevention. Each scenario shows a nurse administering medication. The viewer is then asked to identify the er
This program provides a series of teaching scenarios illustrating various errors and their prevention. Each scenario shows a nurse administering medication. The viewer is then asked to identify the er
This program explains percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes. It demonstrates tube placement, presents nursing interventions for administration of a tube feeding and medication by t
This program explains percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes. It demonstrates tube placement, presents nursing interventions for administration of a tube feeding and medication by t
This program focuses on the team approach for caring for dying patients, patient and family reactions to a terminal condition, and communication techniques. It also addresses assessment of the patient
This program discusses the stages and ramifications of grief, mourning and bereavement, and the effects of professional interventions. Aspects of grief and loss include physical and mental deteriorati
This program provides an imaginative, highly energetic description of the respiratory system. In addition, it discusses gas exchange and the process of inhalation/exhalation.
This program provides a thorough, yet entertaining description of the skeletal system. It includes discussion of the axial and appendicular skeletons as well as articulations.
This program provides an exciting description of the muscular system by comparing and contrasting skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. It also discusses the anatomy and physiology associated with mus
This program provides an exciting description of the muscular system by comparing and contrasting skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. It also discusses the anatomy and physiology associated with mus
This program provides a colorful description of both the male and female reproductive systems. It describes the anatomy and physiology of each, as well as, information on fertilization, pregnancy, lab
This program provides a colorful description of both the male and female reproductive systems. It describes the anatomy and physiology of each, as well as, information on fertilization, pregnancy, lab
This program provides a series of teaching scenarios illustrating various errors and their prevention. Each scenario shows a nurse administering medication. The viewer is then asked to identify the er
The fourth program in the series Neurologic Assessment, demonstrates specific techniques used to perform this type of examination. It begins by defining the terminology used and continues with a detai
This program utilizes a scenario format to show effective methods for working with patients suffering from mental disorders while in the acute care environment. Simple techniques to promote safety and
This program demonstrates how to perform common procedures on infants and toddlers, with emphasis on age-specific comfort, holding and positioning techniques. Topics include taking vital signs, checki
