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communication - Answers -sharing thoughts, information,and opinions with others.
classroom instruction/evaluation - Answers -a way for your instructor to determine how
much you have learned from classroom instruction and the ares in which you need
improvement.
-completes assignments on time
-contributes to classroom discussions
-successfully passes tests
-follows the rules and regulations of the school/agency and classroom
clinical instruction/evaluation - Answers -shows how well you perform your duties as a
home care aide in the client's home.
-perform correctly the tasks assigned
-give safe, considerate care
-report back to your supervisor
-record your activities according to agency policy
-respect the culture of your agency and act according to them
tips on how to read a chapter - Answers --begin reading with the chapter objectives and
key terms
-return to objectives when finished reading the chapter
-test yourself by answering the questions at the end of the chapter
what do you need to practice as a home care aide? - Answers -certification
what happened in the 1880s? - Answers -visiting nurse societies were established to
provide home health services to immigrants in cities, the rural poor, and others in need.
how are governmental official health care agencies funded? - Answers --out of pocket
-health care insurance/health maintenance organizations
-Medicare
-Medicaid
-other state and federal programs
-United Way and other charitable programs
-TAX MONIES
, Medicare - Answers -Federal program of hospitalization, prescription drugs, and health
care insurance for persons older than 65 years and/or those with permanent disabilities;
participation is voluntary.
Medicaid - Answers -State and federal insurance program that pays for hospitalization
and health care for low-income persons for all ages.
case manager - Answers --assesses, plans, and implements the nursing care required
-carries out the doctor's orders
-teaches the client and family members about care techniques and procedures
-supervises care given by the home care aide and licensed practical/vocational nurse
dietician - Answers --teaches the client and family about the types of food needed to
maintain or improve health
-teaches proper menu selection and preparation according to the diet ordered by the
doctor
LPN/LVN - Answers --gives nursing care under the supervision of an RN
-cares for clients whose conditions are stable and do not require complex nursing care
home care aide - Answers --provides personal care according to the client's care plan
-performs required housekeeping services
-works under the supervision of an RN and/or therapist
-reports activities performed according to agency policy
respiratory therapist - Answers --assesses the client's ability to breathe with ease
-plans and implements the respiratory therapy program
-explains the proper use of breathing equipment
-checks equipment for proper fuctioning
registered nurse (RN) - Answers --assesses, plans, and implements the nursing care
required
-carries out the doctor's orders
-teaches the client and family members about care techniques and procedures
-supervises care given by the home care aide and licensed practical/vocational nurse
who supervises LPV/home care aides? - Answers -registered nurse
who are you going to call if you are late for work? - Answers -the agency
verbal communication - Answers -communication using the spoken or written word
nonverbal communication - Answers -communication without the use of words
communication barriers - Answers --bias and prejudice
-language, culture, and ethnic diversity
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