Resident Rights
Matt a new nursing assistant, tells a resident that she has to wear the flowered shirt he pick out for her. Which Right did Matt violate?
The right to make independent choices
What is HIPPA?
Health Insurance Portability Act that is enacted to protect and secure the privacy of health information
What is 0630 in standard time?
6:30 a.m.
An NA will come into contact with microorganisms...
Every time the NA touches something
What are the two parts of the nervous system
Central and Peripheral
Margaret, a nursing assistant, tells her best friend, "Ms. Picadily's cancer is getting worse. I heard her moaning all night last night." Which right is Margaret violating?
The right to privacy and confidentiality
What is one thing included under protected health information (PHI)?
Social Security number, Birthdate, Phone number, address, Name
What is 10:30 a.m. in military time?
1030
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines hand hygiene as....
Handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs
How many bones are in the human body
206
Harry, a nursing assistant, is measuring a resident's vital signs when the resident's family arrives. He tells them, "You'll have to come back another day. I'm busy with her right now." Which right is Harry violating?
The right to visits
What is an ROI?
Release of information
What is 2320 in standard time?
11:20 p.m.
Infections acquired in healthcare settings are called....
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)
Skin
Yvonne, a nursing assistant, is going off duty. Leaving Ms. Scott's room, she notices a pretty necklace. She decides to borrow it for the night promising to herself to return it tomorrow. She knows Ms. Scott has Alzheimer's disease and will not notice that it is gone anyway. Which right is Yvonne violating?
The right to security of possessions
How would you find out if someone has an ROI on file to gain information?
Check their profile as learned at facility. Check with nurse or management team.
What is 8:25 p.m. in military time?
2025
How should dirty linen be rolled or folded?
The dirty area should be inside
Will increasing the use of antibiotics help lower the risk of Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) diarrhea?
No
Jane is explaining a care procedure to Mrs. Gonzalez in English. Mrs. Gonzalez only speaks Spanish. When she is finished, Jane asks Mrs. Gonzalez if she understands the procedure. Mrs. Gonzalez looks confused and does not repsond. Jane begins to perform the care on Mrs. Gonzalez. Which right is Jane violating?
The right to be fully informed regarding rights and services.
When charting on the computer the NA goes to answer a call light. What is the NA required to do?
Lock the screen so that no one walking by can see the patients information.
Midnight can be represented by two different numbers in military time depending on when shift began. What are those two times and which means what?
0000 is when the day is beginning
2400 is when the day is coming to an end
What are all the parts to the chain of infection and what is the goal of the chain of infection?
Infection, Host, portal of exit, mod of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Break the chain to prevent infection
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) can be spread by
indirect contact by touching objects contaminated by a person who has MRSA