Home Health Aide On-the-go In-service

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miles, Jane, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Coronary heart disease.

Cardiovascular emergencies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (20 p.)

Place of Publication:

Beacon Health

Summary:

Coronary heart disease, a narrowing of the small arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, is the leading cause of death in the United States. A strong possibility exists that a person with coronary heart disease will experience a heart attack. It's important that home health aides know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack--such as chest pain, or angina--because early treatment helps save lives. This in-service lesson looks at the important role home health aides play in caring for a patient who has had a heart attack.LESSON OBJECTIVESAfter completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to:Describe the function of the heart muscle and the coronary arteriesState three signs and symptoms of a heart attackDescribe three risks of coronary heart diseaseDescribe three lifestyle changes that decrease the risk of heart diseaseContents of this lesson:A clearly written fact sheetA 10-question post-test to measure understanding of the subject matterAn answer sheet with a place for the instructor's comments and signatureAn illustrative, homecare-specific case studySuggested supplemental learning activitiesAn attendance log and certificate of completion

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-61569-075-1