Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants
Carter Harrington · 6th Edition · ISBN 9781975245917 · Wolters Kluwer
Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants (6th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 32 chapters.
Overview
Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants (6th Edition) by Carter and Harrington is a core text for nursing assistant and CNA training programs, covering the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to care for patients and residents safely. This study guide is built to follow the textbook chapter by chapter, from the health care system and the nursing assistant's role through communication, basic body structure and function, common disorders, infection control, and workplace and resident safety. It also reviews the practical skills at the heart of the job, including repositioning and transferring, vital signs, hygiene, grooming, nutrition, elimination, and caring for people who are dying, who have dementia, or who have mental health and developmental needs. The aim is to help you review high-yield material the way it is tested on program exams and the state CNA certification exam, without rereading the whole book.
Aligned with nursing assistant and CNA training programs; supports course exams and preparation for the state CNA written certification and skills competency evaluation.
What you'll learn
The major topics this guide walks you through, matched to the textbook's order:
- The nursing assistant's role
- Communication skills
- Basic body structure and function
- Common disorders
- Infection control and asepsis
- Patient and resident safety
- Repositioning and transferring
- Measuring vital signs
- Assisting with hygiene and grooming
- Preventing pressure ulcers
- Assisting with nutrition and elimination
- Caring for people with dementia
- End-of-life care
- Long-term care residents
Need the textbook itself?
Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants, by Carter and Harrington and published by Wolters Kluwer, is a widely used CNA training text known for its clear, skills-focused approach to long-term and acute care basics.
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Chapters covered
Every chapter below is fully covered in the PDF — summary, learning objectives, key terms, and NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales.
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What exactly do I get?
A printable PDF study guide covering all 32 chapters of Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants (6th Edition) — chapter summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales. One file, lifetime access, no subscription.
How soon will I get it?
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Does this match the 6th edition?
Yes. It is aligned to the 6th edition and follows its chapter structure and skill set.
Will this help me pass the CNA certification exam?
It reviews the knowledge and skills most commonly tested on state CNA written exams and competency checks, making it a useful prep tool alongside hands-on practice.
Does it cover the hands-on skills?
It reviews the key concepts and steps behind the core skills, but you should still practice the actual procedures with your instructor before competency testing.
Will it match my edition?
This guide is built around the 6th Edition. If your class uses a different edition, chapter numbering may shift slightly, but the topics and learning objectives are usually unchanged.
Do I still need the textbook?
The study guide is a companion, not a replacement — it helps you study efficiently and review fast, but you'll still want the textbook for full depth and any assigned readings. You can buy new, rent, or find a used copy through the price links on this page.
What if it is not what I expected?
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Is this a test bank or copied from the textbook?
No. This is an original study guide written to align with Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants — summaries, objectives, and practice questions with rationales, not a reproduced publisher test bank or copied text.
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About this study guide
This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants (6th Edition) by Carter Harrington. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.