Chapters 1 & 2
Healthcare settings & the care team
Healthcare settings & the care team
The medical assistance program for people who have a low income as well as for people with disabilities
Medicaid
The intentional touching of a person without their consent, which may or may not cause harm.
Battery
Information based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells.
Objective information
harmful micoorganisms
pathogens
The acronym for remove resident, activate alarm or call 911, contain fire, extinguish
RACE
Care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury
Rehabilitation
____ tells a person what they should do while _____ tells them what they must do.
Ethics, Laws
6:15 pm changed to military time
1815
When caring for a patient with MRSA what transmission precaution should be used
Contact Precaution
The way the parts of the body work together when a person moves. When used properly it helps save energy and prevents injury.
Body Mechanics
Name 3 ADLs
Bathing
Skin, nail, hair, mouth care
walking / transferring
eating
drinking
dressing
elimination
Resident's protected health information is kept private according to this act
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Name 2 examples of changes of conditions that should be reported immediately.
Falls
Chest pain
severe headache
difficulty breathing
Abnormal vitals signs
Changes in mental status and consciousness
Loss of mobility
Fever
Bleeding
Swelling of body parts
Bruises, abrasions, or other signs of abuse
Proper order for Donning PPE (Mask, Goggles, Gown, Gloves)
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
3 elements needed for a fire
Heat
Fuel
Oxygen
Registered Nurse
The minimum number of hours per year of in-service education classes for a NA.
12 hours
For visually impaired residents, the doors are left this way
completely opened or closed
Spore-forming bacterium which can be part of the normal intestinal flora. When altered (sometimes by overuse of antibiotics) it can flourish in the intestinal tract and cause an infection. A common symptom would be watery diarrhea.
Clostridioides difficile (C. Diff)
This makes up the majority of accidents that occur in LTC facilities. To prevent this, NAs should improve lighting, clear walkways, and leave call lights in reach.
Falls
The 5 rights of delegation
1. Person
2. Task
3. Circumstance
4. Direction/Communication
5. Supervision/Evaluation
Define the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
Passed in response to reports of poor care and abuse in LTC facilities. Sets minimum standards for NA training.
Name 4 senses used when observing signs to report
Sight - skin is pale
hearing - coughing or breathing
touch - clammy cool
smell -fruity breath
A bloodborne disease that causes inflammation of the liver and is a serious threat to healthcare workers. Workers can get exposure from Accidental needle sticks or splashing of blood. Employers must offer the vaccine to protect healthcare workers from this disease.
Hepatitis B
OBRA sets specific rules when using restraints. The resident must be checked every ___ minutes and at minimum, every _____ hours the restraints must be released. (prevent injuries such as pressure injuries and decreased circulation)
15; 2