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HARTMAN NURSING ASSISTANT CARE, THE BASICS CHAPTER CHAPTER 1,2,3 TEST REVIEW
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HARTMAN NURSING ASSISTANT CARE, THE BASICSCHAPTER CHAPTER 1,2,3 TEST REVIEW.
What is long term care? - Answers-Given to people who need 24 hour skilled care, it is
available 24 hours a day and ordered by a doctor and involves a treatment plan. This
type of care is given to people who need high level of care for ongoing conditions.
Fracture - Answers-Broken bone
What is considered a fall? - Answers-Going from the higher to lower level, sitting down
on the floor is also considered a fall
What causes a resident to fall? - Answers-Unsafe environment, loss of abilities, disease,
and medication.
Why are elderly people most likely to be harmed when they fall? - Answers-Elderly
people have fragile bones
What are some unsafe Environmental conditions that make people fall? - Answers-
Clutter, throw rugs, exposed electrical cords, slippery or wet floors, uneven floors or
stairs and call lights that are out of reach or not properly answered.
What does the acronym RACE mean? - Answers-remove anyone in danger
Activate alarm
Contain fire (by closing all doors and the windows)
Extinguish the fire
What are ADL's - Answers-Bathing, skin, nail and hair care... mouth care, assistance
with walking, eating and drinking, dressing, transferring, and elimination
What is hospice care? - Answers-Hospice care is a home for a person who has about
six months or less to live. Hospice care also supports families during the process of
their Love one passing away.
outpatient care? - Answers-Out patient cares usually is for people who have had
treatments procedures or surgeries and need short-term skilled care. They do not
require an overnight stay in a hospital or other care facility.
acute care? - Answers-Acute care is for people who require short term immediate care
for illnesses and injuries.
What is the easier way to remember outpatient care and acute care? - Answers-
Outpatient care is for people who have had treatment procedures or surgeries, acute
care is for people who require short-term immediate care for illnesses and injuries.
, Why is military time different than regular time? - Answers-You add 12 to the hour of
regular time
How do you get military time? What would 4 PM be? - Answers-You add 12 to the hour
and not the minutes! 4 PM would be 16:00
Ombodsman? - Answers-The legal advocate for residents.
How can you prevent falls? - Answers-Clear walk ways of clutter trash chords and throw
rugs, use rugs with nonslip backing, have residents wear non-skid shoes, make sure
shoelaces are tied, keep call light close to resident, immediately clean up spilled on the
floor, Report loose handrails immediately, improve lighting, lock bed wheels
What is an abrasion? - Answers-An injury that rubs off the surface of the skin and it's
most common in the bathroom.
What is Posture? - Answers-The way a person holds and positions their body.
What is the base of support? - Answers-Foundation that supports an object which are
the feet.
In base of support, which is more stable? - Answers-The wider the support, standing
with your feet shoulder apart.
What is mental health? - Answers-The normal functioning of emotional And intellectual
abilities
Violent or hostile is what type of behavior? - Answers-Combative behavior.
What is assisted living? - Answers-Assisted living facilities are for people who need
some help with daily tasks like showering, eating and dressing.
What is subacute care - Answers-For people who need less care than acute but more
for Chronic
What is Medicare part A? - Answers-Medicare part a pay for care in hospital , skilled
nursing facility , home health agency or hospice
What is Medicare part B? - Answers-Medicare part B pays for doctor services and other
medical services and equipment
What is Medicare part C, - Answers-Medicare part c allows for private health insurance
companies to provide Medicare benefits
What is Medicare part D? - Answers-Medicare party helps pay for medications
prescribed for treatment
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