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HARTMAN-S NURSING ASSISTANT CARE- UNIT 1 - CHAPTERS 1,2,3,4,5
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HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT CARE: UNIT 1 -CHAPTERS 1,2,3,4,5
A course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs - Answers-
policy
A method, or way, of doing something - Answers-procedure
Example of policy - Answers-Healthcare information must remain confidential
Example of procedure - Answers-facility's way of reporting information or providing care
LTC provide care _______ hours a day - Answers-24
Personal care tasks are also called - Answers-activities of daily living
When specialized care is offered at LTC facilities, the employees must have ________
training - Answers-special
84.9 percent of LTC residents are over the age of _________ - Answers-65
Length of stay for LTC residents is typically ________ months or longer - Answers-6
Inspections are also called ___________ - Answers-surveys
Purpose of inspections: - Answers-to ensure that facilities follow state and federal
regulations
An independent not-for-profit organization that evaluates and credits healthcare
organizations - Answers-Joint Commission
Means to find a problem through a survey - Answers-cite
Health insurance program for people >65 years old or who have permanent kidney
failure or certain disabilities - Answers-Medicare
Part A of Medicare - Answers-helps pay for care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility or
for care from a home health agency or hospice (hospital insurance)
Part B of Medicare - Answers-helps pay for doctor services and other medical services
and equipment (health insurance)
Part C of Medicare - Answers-allows private health insurance companies to provide
Medicare benefits (Medicare Advantage Plans)
, Part D of Medicare - Answers-Prescription drug coverage
A medical assistance program for people who have a low income, as well as for people
with disabilities - Answers-Medicaid
A term given to the process of transforming services for elders so that they are based
on the values and practices of the person receiving care - Answers-Culture Change
Emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care, and recognizes and
develops his or her capabilities - Answers-person-centered care
Performs assigned tasks, such as measuring vital signs, providing personal care, and
reporting observations to other care team members - Answers-Nursing Assistant or
CNA
Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care, as well as supervises nursing
assistants' daily care of residents - Answers-Registered Nurse
Administers medications and gives treatments; completed one to two years of education
- Answers-Licensed practicalvocational Nurse
Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment - Answers-Physician or Doctor
Evaluates person and develops a treatment plan to increase movement, improve
circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and regain or maintain
mobility - Answers-physical therapist
Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by training residents to perform adls and
other activities - Answers-Occupational Therapist
Assesses a resident's nutritional status and develops a treatment plan to improve health
and manage illness - Answers-Registered Dietitian
Determines residents' needs and helps get them support services - Answers-Medical
Social Worker
Plans activities for residents to help them socialize and stay physically and mentally
active - Answers-Activities Director
What jobs are NA's NOT allowed to do? - Answers-insert or remove tubes, give tube
feedings, or change sterile dressings
T or F: Some states allow gas to give medications if they have completed an additional,
specialized course - Answers-True
Noting important information about the resident - Answers-charting
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