Example
Bloody discharge on a dressing is a Subjective or Objective data
Objective
Guidelines adopted by the AHA to protect patients receiving care
The Patient's Bill of Rights
Pioneer Models for Cultural Change do NOT include
Convalescent Homes
HIPPA protects what right
Privacy
One of the most important duties of a CNA
Observing and reporting changes in a patient/resident's condition.
"Eyes and Ears"
Examples of Objective Data
Fever, rashes, bruises, swelling, wheezing, pale/cool/clammy skin, Vital signs, I&O, smells, cloudy urine, scratches/sores,
Information that you obtain through measurements or using one of your five sensesWhy would someone need to be admitted to a long-term care facility?
Needs help with physical/degenerative conditions
Needs monitoring/treatment for chronic illness
Hospitals discharging "Sicker and Quicker"
Caring for the physical and emotional needs of a resident/patient, not just the medical condition or disease.
Holistic
Family member often feel guilty about not being able to provide care for an elderly parent?
True or False
True
The Law that called for the biggest cut in the Medicare Budget in history
Balanced Budget Act of 1997
What is the goal of OBRA?
Protect rights and improve conditions for people in long-term care facilities
Range of tasks a CNA is legally permitted to do
Scope of Practice
Family member who monitors the quality of care being given in the nursing home
Watchdog
Pays for the healthcare of people 65 years and older?
Medicare
Examples of Subjective data
Headache, nausea, dizziness, pain, numbness, tingling, cramping, itching
Cannot be measured (what the patient/resident complains of or tells you)
Example of non-verbal communication
A gentle touch for reassurance
Nodding, smiling, eye-rolling,
Body posture, gestures
Nursing process that checks the effectiveness of the nursing care plan
Evaluation
CNA performed a procedure the patient/patient's family did not consent to
Battery
Negligence
Failing to do what a "careful and reasonable person would do"
Repetitively and consciously causing injury to a person
Abuse
Why is good personal hygiene important
Prevents spreading infections
Professional imageResident/Patient confidence that they will receive the same care
Who provides care for a dying person and their families?
Hospice
Being able to imagine what it feels like to be in another person's situation
Empathy
Work Ethic
Attitude toward your work
Attributes of good work ethic
Punctuality, Reliability, Accountability, Conscientiousness, Courtesy, Respectfulness,
Honesty, Cooperativeness, Empathy, Desire to learn