Chapter 1
Helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function is called
rehabilitation
what is involuntary seclusion?
Separating a person from others against his or her will, keeping the person to a certain area, or keeping the person away from his or her room without consent
An agency can expand your range of functions beyond what is allowed in your state. t/ f
false!!!!
Definition of accountable
To answer to one's self and others about his or her choices, decisions, and actions
Spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices.. what is it?
religion
A health care program for dying persons is a
hospice
Residents are informed of their rights only in writing. T / F
false- writing AND orally
You are allowed 1 attempt to pass your state's competency evaluation. t / f
False- 3 times
you can refuse to perform a task if.. open ended
The task is not within the legal limits of your role,. The task is not in your job description or A nurse is not available to guide or assist you as needed
Holism focuses on?
The person as a physical, psychological, social, and spiritual being
. Who controls policy in a health care agency?
The board of directors
A son has the legal right to act on his mother's behalf. The son is his mother's legal..
Representative
Your nursing assistant certification (license, registration) can be revoked for.. (open ended)
neglect, abuse, violating scope of practice, abandonment etc.
A patient begins having trouble swallowing. The nurse decides not to delegate feeding to you. Why?
The persons circumstances or condition have changed
Being unable to respond to stimuli.. what is it?
comatose
The nursing team includes
RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants
Who decides how to style a person's hair?
Who assigns and supervises your work?
Rn, LPN, APRN
you decide to refuse a task. What should you do?
tell the nurse!
On your days off, you call the agency to check on a patient. This is a...
Boundary sign
Medicare is for persons who
65 and over
OBRA applies to all 50 states. T/ F
True!
What is misappropriation ?
The dishonest use of property
Five Rights of Delegation... list them
a) Right Task
b) Right Circumstance
c) Right Person
d) Right Direction/Communication
e) Right Supervision
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act