Chapter 1
Whom does Medicare Insurance cover?
People over the age of 65,Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Doctor Services, Private Insurance (Medicare Benefits), Pays for Medication
What are Ethics
The knowledge of right and wrong, standards of conduct
Convert 8:33 to military time
20:33
What is an artificial airway?
Tube inserted into respiratory tract for purpose of maintaining airway
Why should stereotyping be avoided?
Creates unfair ideas
Who makes up the majority of residents in long-term care facilities?
Women
What are some typical duties of an Ombudsman?
Legal advocate for residents, Listens to residents, Educates consumers,Call providers, Investigates, Resolve complaints, Works with investigations
With whom can a nursing assistants observations about residents be shared?
Only with team taking care of that resident
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
Why is it important for NA's to treat residents who are developmentally disabled as adults regardless of their behavior?
Respect
What are the 9 qualities in Learning Objective 7 (include examples)
1.) Honest/Trustworthy- Truth
2.)Conscieintinis- Sense of Right and Wrong
3.)Courteous-Kind,Polite,Considerate
4.) Empathetic-Can identify the feelings of others
5.) Enthusiastic-Positive Attitude
6.) Dependable/Responsible-Work on time, avoid many absences
7.) Humble-Willing to admit when they made a mistake
8.) Accountable- Can ask for help, admit when wrong and apologize
9.) Unprejudiced- Quality of care regardless of age, gender,etc.
What is a nursing student's responsibility if she sees or suspects abuse?
Report s/s of abuse, Mandated reporters
When should care be documented?
Each time care is given
What should a person be able to identify when she is oriented?
Who she is, Correct year, Facility she lives in
According to Maslow, which of the following needs must be met first?
Physiological needs
Who is the most important member of the care team?
The Resident
What is one reason that a nursing assistant should not accept money or gifts from residents?
Receiving money or gifts is unprofessional and can lead to conflict
What abbreviation means nothing by mouth?
NPO
What are the two common causes of confusion?
Urinary tract infection and Diabetes
What is the best response by the NA if a resident wants to discuss health concerns he has?
"I understand you're scared. can you tell me more?"
If an NA has forgotten the correct order in which to perform a procedure, what would be the best way for her to proceed?
The NA should review the procedure manual before beginning
A nursing assistant takes money from a resident's purse, planning to pay it back later. What type of abuse is this
Financial abuse
What is typically found on an assignment sheet?
Resident's diet order
What is major depressive order known as
Clinical depression
What are psychosocial needs?