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refers you to an evaluation sheet in the workbook. Following are brief explanations of these main components: 1. Information Sections (Textbook): Each topic in the text begins with an information section to provide the basic knowledge you must acquire. These sections explain why the knowledge is important, the basic facts regarding the particular topic, and how this information is applied in various health care careers. Most information sections refer you to specific assignment sheets in the workbook. Some information sections provide the basic knowledge you need to perform a given procedure. These sections explain why things are done, give necessary facts, stress key points that should be observed, and, again, refer you to specific a ssignment sheets in the workbook. 2. Assignment Sheets (Workbook): The assignment sheets provide a review of the main facts and information presented in the textbook. After you have read the information in the text, try to answer the questions on the assignment sheet. Refer back to the text to see if your answers are correct. Let your instructor grade your completed assignment sheets. Note any changes or corrections. Be sure you understand the information before moving to another topic or performing the corresponding procedure. 3. Procedure Sections (Textbook): The Procedure sections provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform the procedures. Follow the steps while you practice the procedures. Each procedure begins with a list of the necessary equipment and supplies. On occasion, you will see any or all of three words within the procedure sections: Note, Caution, and CHECKPOINT. Note means to carefully read the comments following, which usually stress points of knowledge or explain why certain techniques are used. Caution means that a safety factor is involved and that you should proceed carefully while doing the step in order to avoid injuring yourself or the patient. Checkpoint means to ask your instructor to check you at that point in the procedure. Checkpoints are usually located at critical points in the procedures. Each procedure section refers you to a specific evaluation sheet in the workbook. 4. Evaluation Sheets (Workbook): Each evaluation sheet contains a list of criteria on which you will be tested when you have mastered a articular p procedure. Make sure that your performance meets the standards set. When you feel you have mastered a particular procedure, sign the evaluation sheet and give it to your instructor. Your instructor will grade you by using the listed criteria and checking each step against your performance. In addition to these components, you will also find a list of References at the end of the textbook. For additional information about the topics discussed, refer to these references. Finally, you will notice various icons throughout the textbook. Their purpose is to accentuate particular factors or denote specific types of knowledge. The icons and their meanings are as follows: Precaution Check Safety OBRA Math Observe Standard Precautions Instructor's Check—Call Instructor at This Point Safety—Proceed with Caution OBRA Requirement—Based on Federal Law Math Skill Legal Science Career Comm Technology Legal Responsibility Science Skill Career Information Communications Skill Technology