Ethics & Law
What is it called when you tell a patient they cannot leave the facility and put them in restraints against their will?
False imprisonment
Name 2 things you cannot do as a CNA.
Give medication, take orders from a doctor, diagnose or tell a pt their diagnosis, supervise other CNAs, insert/remove tubes
Who is involved in the Nursing Team?
RN, LPN/LVN, and CNA´s
What is it called when a resident is ignored and doesn't get proper care and the lack of proper care causes physical harm, pain, or emotional distress?
Neglect
What is your role's legal limit called?
Scope of Practice
What does ALR stand for?
Assisted Living Residences
What is it called if a CNA is gossiping with her coworker, and says she thinks the other CNA is stealing her patient's extra medication?
Defamation of Character
What should you review with the nurse before going to the patient?
Care Plan
What is functional nursing?
A nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs, each nursing team member is assigned a certain task and job.
What is the patient's right to make their own decisions regarding their healthcare?
Autonomy
What year was OBRA enacted?
1987
What is the difference between Hospice and Long-Term care?
Hospice is typically for people who have a terminal illness or less than 6 months to live. A long-term care facility is for people who cannot care for themselves at home but do not need hospital care.
What is the legal document that allows a person to appoint someone else to make their healthcare decisions if they are unable to do so?
Healthcare Proxy
What does NATCEP stand for?
Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program
What is the difference between primary nursing and team nursing?
Primary nursing is when the RN is responsible for the person's total care, team nursing is when the RN leads a team of nursing staff and decides the amount and the kind of care each person needs.