Chapter 1 A
What is the purpose of rehab?
regain lost ability
What are ADLs?
activities of daily living
Name one example of an assistive or adaptive device.
special plates or utensils, walker, wheelchair, etc.
Are CNAs in Illinois allowed to cut fingernails?
Toenails?
fingernails - yes
toenails - no
What is cognition?
the ability to think logically and clearly
How long does a terminal illness last?
forever; fatal
What is a catheter?
A thin tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluids
Besides CNAs, nurses, and doctors, name two other professionals who might be part of a resident's care team.
LPN, PT, OT, dietician, speech-language pathologist, medical social worker, activities director, resident and resident's family
What is liability?
Legal responsibility for something
What is impairment?
a reduction in function
What's the difference between a chronic condition and an acute condition?
chronic - lasts a long time
acute - rapid onset, possibility of cure
What is hospice?
What is charting? (Charting is also called documenting.)
Taking notes about a resident's activities and condition as required by a facility
What does it mean if the nurse delegates a task to you?
The nurse tells you to do that task
What is delerium?
A sudden state of severe confusion. It is usually temporary.
What is a diagnosis?
Which healthcare professional can make a diagnosis?
medical condition determined by a doctor
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare = government health insurance for those 65+
Medicaid = government health insurance for low income and disabled people
What is empathy?
Identifying with the feelings of others - the ability to "put yourself in someone else's shoes"
What is scope of practice?
The tasks a healthcare provider is legally allowed to do
What is the most common cause of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease
Who can provide skilled care?
Any trained medical professional:
CNAs
nurses
doctors
therapists, etc.
What are adult day services?
Care provided to elders only during the day while family is working. "daycare"
What is a chain of command?
the line of authority in a workplace
For example, you have a boss. Your boss has a boss. Your boss' boss has a boss, etc.
How many CNA skills are there in Illinois?
21
A serious lack of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating is called d_______.
dementia