what is OBRA ?
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Putting both side rails up is what?
physical restraint
what should you do if you are exposed to a resident's blood or other bodily fluids?
report and document to your nurse or SV
how do nurses know a resident's blood sugar?
check it from the resident blood sample
In order to carry out order or task , where should it be documenteD?
in care plan
how many hours does OBRA require to complete and get CNA to get certified?
75
what do baseline vitals do?
give a reference for the care team to compare if a resident conditions changes
how is HIV transmitted?
blood
what is diabetic ketoacidosis and what is the treatment?
hyperglycemia and insulin
how do you convert ounces to MLS?
multiple by 30
example 8z* 30 =
who does an ombudsman work for?
residents
what does malignant mean? and what is the treatment most often for malignant growths?
cancer abnormal cells
chemo
how is TB transmitted?
Airbourne
what is an insulin reaction? and what does it need to be treated with?
too much insuline= hypoglycemia
glucose
1900 is what in standard time?
7 pm
T or F
should residents be involved in their plan of care?
true
what does an ombudsman do for residents ?
advocates for them , settle disputes
why was OBRA passed?
in response to reports of abuse and neglect in long term care facilities.
a most common type of diabetes?
2
where is long term care offered?
skilled nursing facilities
OBRA requires what specifically that NA gets training on?
promoting independence to residents.
what is neglect?
to fail to keep a resident free of harm or meet their needs.
IF an NA or health care professional took a resident's money what kind of abuse is this?
financial abuse
what is the best way to manage diabetes?
by diet modifications.
what is phantom limb pain?
pain when the resident has had an amputation and should be treated seriously.