Chapter 2: The Nursing Assistant and The Care Team
Healthcare Professionals
1. What is the role of a Nursing Assistant (NA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Performs tasks such
as taking vital signs and providing or assisting with routine personal care.
2. What is the role of a Registe...
Chapter 2: The Nursing Assistant and The Care Team
Healthcare Professionals
1. What is the role of a Nursing Assistant (NA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Performs tasks such
as taking vital signs and providing or assisting with routine personal care.
2. What is the role of a Registered Nurse (RN)? Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care,
including administering special treatments and giving medication as prescribed by a physician.
3. What is the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)? Administers
medication and gives treatments.
4. What is the role of a Physician or Doctor (MD or DO)? Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes
treatment.
5. What is the role of a Physical Therapist (PT)? Evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan to
increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and help
regain or maintain mobility.
Assistive Devices
6. What are assistive or adaptive devices? Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to
perform activities of daily living.
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist
7. What is the role of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist? Identifies
communication disorders, addresses factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet
recovery goals.
Registered Dietitian (RDT)
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