Terms
What is the term for a person who is being cared for in a hospital setting?
Patient
This insurance is Federally funded, for Elderly age 65 and over, and persons on disability.
Medicare
People who have acute or severe illnesses often require monitoring and treatment at this facility.
Hospital
Define RN.
Registered Nurse
This term defines when a person can imagine what it would feel like to be in another person's situation.
Empathy
Define the term which describes the rights of residents in long term care and ordered by the Federal Government/OBRA
Resident Rights
What is the term for a person being cared for in long term care facility?
Resident
This insurance is federally funded state regulated plan designed to help people with low income to pay for health care services.
Medicaid
Mrs. Jones will require 24 hours nursing care for her chronic diabetes, with complications. She is no longer able to care for herself, and will be transferred to what type of health care facility?
Long Term Care Facility
Define acronym LPN.
Licensed Practical Nures
This term defines when the nursing assistant is able to accept responsibility for their actions
Accountable
The term which describes the right to considerate and respectful care, be informed of health care status, and involved in planning and treatment while a patient in the hospital.
Patient Rights.
What is the term for a person being cared for in a home setting?
Client
Medicare Part A covers the following health care services
Hospitalization, Hospice Care, and Skilled Nursing Care in facility post hospital
The government agency is responsible for protecting the health and safety of American workers by enforcing standards and education in improving the working conditions in the workplace.
OSHA
Your neighbor, Mr. Kelly needs assistance with his activities of daily living. He is ambulatory and able to feed himself. Which health care facility would best meet his needs?
Assisted Living
Define acronym CNA.
Certified Nursing Assistant
This term defines when a person can be counted on to show up for their scheduled work day
reliable
This is a document that allows a person to make their wishes regarding health care known to family and health care providers, should they not be able to express on their own.
Advanced Directive
Define acronym OBRA.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Medicare Part B covers the following medical services.
Medical Doctor visits, ambulance, laboratory testing, medical equipment
The nursing assistant takes orders from the health care team member with a license. Who would this team member be?
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse if RN not available
The term is a simple and brief description that encompasses the purpose of a company, defining its culture, goals, and values.
Mission Statement
Define acronym HHA
Home Health Aide
The process of resolving a legal dispute.
Litigation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Medicare Part D covers the following medical services.
Prescription medication
DHHS has several agencies under one umbrella responsible for protecting the nation's health care. What agency provides support for research projects and diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes?
The National Institute of Health or NIH
Mr. Gerald fell and broke his hip. He has been hospitalized, and the insurance will cover 4 days in the hospital. He will need further care for strengthening his muscles and endurance. Where will he be transferred?
Long Term Care Rehab Unit for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
You are working in a LTC facility, who is in charge of the daily functions of the facility ?
Director of Nursing
Define the acronym HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996)
Define the acronym DRG.
Diagnosis-Related Group
This is a pre-approval from the Insurance company for medical services to be provided for the person.
Pre-certification
This government agency provides statistics about health conditions and diseases, monitors disease outbreaks, and implements prevention strategies.
CDC- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mrs. Coverdale has been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, with metastasis to the brain and liver. The physician has made the determination she has an approximate 3 to 6 months to live. Her family wants her to be comfortable in the final days of life and requested a transfer to this facility.
Hospice Care Facility
The Nursing Team is responsible for the health care of the residents in the facility. Who are the members of this team?
RN,LPN,CNA,DON, ADON, Staff Development RN. Supervisor, Unit Manager
This term describes making untrue statements that hurt another person's reputation.
Defamation
Define the acronym MDS.
Minimum Data Set
A managed care system in which the person will need a referral for medical care outside of the network of providers.
HMO
The government agency provides oversight of government funded insurance programs, Medicare and Medicaid.
Centers for Medicare, Medicaid Services ( CMS)
Mrs. Little had a mild stroke with weakness in her left arm. She will need assistance with performing her activities of daily living when discharged to home. This agency will provide the care in home.
Home health Care Agency
The Nursing assistant answered the unit phone, in which the physician would like to give verbal orders over the phone. What is the best action for the Nursing Assistant to do?
Inform the doctor she is not permitted to take the orders, but will transfer him to the Registered Nurse in charge of the unit.
This term describes a person with experience and skill in a specific role who is engaged in a specific occupation as a means of livelihood
Professional
This term defines threatening or attempting to touch a person without their consent , causing the the person to fear bodily harm.
assault
Define the acronym HMO.
Health Maintenance Organization
This manage care insurance allows patients to choose any physician within the network as well as out of network without prior approval or referral.
PPO
An in depth investigation of long-term care facilities initiated by DHHS in response to families claims of neglect and abuse by health care providers. The law mandates for Nursing Assistants to complete designated hours of training and pass a certification exam. What law was passed?
OBRA 1987
Mrs. Lavender has been transferred to this facility due to her dementia and concern for her safety.
Memory Unit or Alzheimer Unit
What are the educational Requirements for an RN,LPN, CNA?
RN- 2-4 years
LPN - 1 year
CNA- According to State OBRA rules.
This term defines the confining of a person against his or her will.
False Imprisonment
This term describes touching a person without his or hers consent
Battery
Define the acronym PPO.
Preferred Provider Organization
Payment for medical services ( hospital, surgery or other treatment) is specified according to the diagnosis. Patients are discharged sooner and often need extended care in rehabilitation centers.
DRG- Diagnosis Related Group
This law sets the standards for training requirements of Nursing Assistants.
OBRA 1987
Mr. Longacre has contracted to live in an Elder community which provides many services, such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Long Term Care. He is able to take care of himself, and needs no assistance in his ADLs. Which section of the community would be the best for him to reside at this time?
Independent Care
What are the 5 delegation rights?
Right Task
Right Circumstance
Right Person
Right Direction
Right Supervision
This term defines the repetitive and deliberate infliction of injury on anther person. It is a criminal act which is against the law.
ABUSE
This term describes the deception that could cause harm to another person
Fraud