The Nursing Assistant in Long Term Care
True or False:
A NA can insert tubes into a residents body.
FALSE
Abuse
Is writing a note on a resident's board an example of verbal or non-verbal communication?
Verbal Communication.
What is usually the last sense to go?
Hearing
What is 12:42 am in military time?
0042 OR 2442
What is a medical assistance program for people 65 and older?
MediCARE
True or False
You are allowed to tell your family about what goes on at work with your residents?
FALSE
The shortened form of a word to help us communicate more quickly is called a(n)
Abbreviation
What do you do when a resident is being combative?
Keep everyone safe and find out why they are being combative
What is a disorder in which a person has serious loss in mental abilities?
Dementia
What is Hospice care?
Care for individuals with six months or less to live.
When you unintentionally cause harm to a resident as a result of your actions or failure to act or give care- this is called?
Negligence
With whom should you use medical terminology?
other members of the health care team
If a resident has a hearing impairment, it is important that the resident can see the nurse's _____ well.
Face/lips
True or False
All resident information must be kept confidential?
TRUE
Which member of the health care team generally has the most contact with the residents?
The Nurse Aide
What is the line of authority in a facility called- the order in which you report a problem.
The Chain of Command
What is 1856 in standard time?
6:56 pm
When can a nursing assistant hit a resident?
NEVER
What facility would a resident typically go to if they did no require much skilled care assistance/ were more independent?
An Assisted Living Facility
Who is the most important member of the care team?
The Resident
A legal document which allows a person to decide what kind of medical care he wishes to have if he is unable to make those decisions himself is called a(n)
Advance Directive
What is the third step in the nursing process?
Planning (*Remember ADPIE)
True or False
A confused resident requires a quiet surrounding to concentrate on what is being asked of them.
TRUE
What does the abbreviation CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation