HARTMAN'S CNA CHAPTER 1 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Long-term care living facilities for people who need 24 hour nursing care Chronic conditions that last a long time diagnoses medical conditions determined by a doctor home health care care given in a person's home Assisted living living facilities for people who need some help with daily care Adult daycare for people who need some help during working hours Acute care for people with an immediate illness Skilled care medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist Subacute care for people who have had an acute injury Outpatient care for people who need short-term skilled care Rehabilitation Care given by therapists to restore or improve function Hospice care for people who have six months or less to live ADLs Activities of daily living Culture change the process of adapting services to the beliefs and practices of the patient Medicare for people 65 or older or with kidney failure or certain disabilities Medicare Part A Helps pay for care in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or from a home healthy agency or hospice Medicare Part B Helps pay for doctor services, medical services, and equipment Medicare Part C Allows private healthy insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits Medicare Part D Helps pay for medications prescribed Medicaid Medical assistance program for low-income people Charting Writing down important information about the resident CNA or NA Must have at least 75 hours of training Registered Nurse A licensed professional who has completed 2-4 years of education Care plan Helps the resident achieve his or her goals Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse A licensed professional who has completed one to two years of education Physician or Doctor A licensed professional who have completed four years of education CNA tasks Performing assigned tasks: taking vital signs, helping with adls RN tasks Manages nursing care, also gives meds as prescribed by doctor, writes care plan LPN/LVN tasks Gives meds and treatments, may supervise CNAs MD tasks Diagnose disease and prescribe treatment Physical Therapist Evaluates a person and makes plan to help increase movement, improve circulation, and reduce pain through therapy Occupational Therapist Helps residents learn to compensate for disabilities Speech-Language Pathologsists Helps with speech and swallowing problems Registered Dietitian Creates diets for residents with special needs Medical Social Worker Determines resident's needs and helps get them support services Activities Director Plans activities for residents to help them socialize and stay active Resident and Resident's Family Important part of care team Chain of Command The line of authority Liability Legal term meaning you can be held responsible for harming someone else Chain of Command Breakdown Adminstrator, Head of Medical Services, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Staff Development Coordinator, Nursing supervisors, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurses, Nursing Assistatns Scope of Practice The things you are allowed to do and how to do them correctly Policy A course of action that should be taken every time a situation occurs Procedure A method, or way, of doing something HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Professional Having to do with work or a job Personal Your life outside your job Professionalism How you behave when you are on the job Compassionate being caring, concerned, empathetic, and understanding Empathy entering into the feelings of others Sympathy sharing in the feelings of others Tact the ability to understand what is proper when dealing with others Conscientious Always trying to do your best Dependable Keeping commitments Respectful Valuing others individuality Unprejudiced Giving equal care Tolerant Putting aside your opinions to care for someone Ethics the knowledge of right and wrong Laws rules set to ensure safety and order Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Sets minimum standards for nursing assistant training and identifies residents rights Quality of Life Right to the best care Services and Activities to Maintain a High Level of Wellness The right to receive correct care The Right to be Fully informed Regarding Rights and services The right to be told and helped to understand what care and services are available Participate in Their Own Care The right to participate in their own care Independent Choices The right to make choices about their doctors, care, and treatments Privacy and confidentiality The right to expect privacy with care given Dignity, Respect, and Freedom The right to be respected and treated with dignity by caregivers Security of Possessions The right to have your possessions be kept safe Transfers and Discharges The right to safety during changes and full knowledge and consent