PHJM NATCEP FINAL REVIEW

First Steps

100

shows courtesy and repect

knocking on the door

200

promotes understanding, cooperation, and independence

explain the procedure

300

not simply a courtesy, it is a legal right

provide privacy

400

ensures the bed will not move, promote proper body mechanics, prevent injury to you and the resident. 

adjusting the bed to a comfortable level, usually waist high

500

ALLOWS THE RESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE WITH STAFF

CALL BELL

Health Care Setting

100

for people who need 24 hour care

Long term care / nursing home

200

medically necessary care; ongoing care for a medical condition; involves a treatment plan

skilled nursing

300

need some help with daily tasks. Does not need 24 hr care; allows for more independent living in a homelike environment

Assisted Living

400

care by specialists to restore or improve function after an illness or injury.

Rehabilitation 

500

focus is on patient and family; care for persons with less than 6 months to live

Hospice

Care Team

100

performs assigned tasks, assists with personal care

Nursing Assistant

200

coordinates, manages and gives skilled care. supervises

RN

300

gives medications and treatments, supervises the NA

LPN

400

diagnoses diseases and prescribes medications and treatments.

Dr

500

great source of information; knows preferneces and routine

the family

Technically Speaking

100

line of authority that helps to make sure resident receives proper care; protects employees and employer from liability

Chain of Command

200

being held accountable for harming someone else.

liable

300

defines the tasks that health providers are legally allowed to do as permitted by state or federal law

Scope of Practice

400

individulaized, helps to achieve goals, lists tasks which must be performed and how often they should be performed

Care Plan

500

course of action that should be taken each time a certain situation occurs.

Procedure

Some Definitions

100

life outside of work, family;y, friends; a home life

Personal

200

All resident information must remain.......

Confidential

300

Keeping resident information confidential, providing person centered care, always being polite and cheerful, not discussing personal problems at work

Professional Behavior

400

participating in education programs, coming to work on time, coming to work ready to work, following chain of command, completing tasks efficiently, always following policy and procedures.

Professional relationship with employer

500

Dressing and behaving properly on the job. Being on time, conpleting tasks on time, reporting information.

Professionalism