CNA Orientation All Answers Correct
ADLs
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? Personal daily care tasks including bathing, dressing, caring for
teeth and hair, toileting, eating, and drinking
Activity Director
What is an Activity Director (AD)? An individual who plans the activitie...
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? Personal daily care tasks including bathing, dressing, caring for
teeth and hair, toileting, eating, and drinking
Activity Director
What is an Activity Director (AD)? An individual who plans the activities for residents and assists them to
socialize and stay physically and mentally active
Acute vs. Chronic
What is acute care? A current illness with severe symptoms and a sudden onset
What is chronic care? A long-term disease or condition that will be long-lasting
Facility Roles
What is an Administrator? Manages all departments within the facility
What is Adult Day Care? Care given at a facility during the day time hours for individuals who need some
assistance and/or supervision but are not seriously ill or disabled
What is Assisted Living? Facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not require
skilled care
Communication
What is communication? The process of exchanging information with others
, Cultural Differences
What are cultural differences? Beliefs, values, habits, diet, and health practices that relate to a person's
culture or religion
What is cultural diversity? The variety of people living and working together in the facility
Culture Change
What is culture change? A philosophy that focuses on providing "person-centered" care to residents and
creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
Healthcare Terms
What is chronic? The disease or condition is long-term or will be long-lasting
What is dependent? Requires staff assistance to carry out activities of daily living
What is displacement? Transferring a strong negative feeling to something or someone else
What is HIPAA? Law that requires health information to be kept secure (protected) and private
What is home health care? Care provided in a person's home
What is hospice care? Care for an individual who has an estimated six months or less to live; hospice
provides physical and emotional care and comfort
Housekeeping Department ✔️responsible to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner
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