What's the Term
Define the name of the person:
1. Person being cared for in a LTC
2. Person being cared for in the hospital
3. Person being cared for at home
1.Resident
2. Patient
3. Client
The Lawsuit, or legal action, taken against a person who is accused of breaking the law
Litigation
What condition or disease process is chronic?
Choices:
A. Cataracts C. Pressure Ulcer
B. Diabetes D. Hip Fracture
B. Diabetes
Which step of the Nursing Process will not be performed by the Nursing Assistant?
Diagnosing
Federal Government Agency responsible for the well being of employees. Name the agency
OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Agency
The range of tasks the Nursing Assistant is legally permitted to do.
Scope of Practice
The Nursing Assistant performed a procedure which involved touching Mrs. Jones that she had not consented to. What intentional tort has she committed
Battery
Information that cannot be objectively measures or assessed.
Subjective Data
Nodding encouragingly as someone speaks is an example of what type of communication?
positive body language
Federal law passed in 1987 which regulates the training of Nursing Assistants, and guidelines for protecting resident rights.
Omnibus Reconciliation Act ( OBRA)
The principle by which one state recongizes the validity of a license granted by another state.
Reciprocity
The Nursing Assistant failed to reposition Mr. Hall every 2 hours, resulting in the development of pressure ulcers. What violation of the law has she committed?
Neglect
Information that is obtained directly through measurements, or by using one of the 5 senses ( sight,smell, taste, hear, touch)
Objective Data
What is a favorable approach to resolve conflict?
Remain polite and professional when speaking with the person.
This right is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA)
Right to Privacy and Accountability
This term is related to a person's attitude toward thier work.
Work Ethic
Mrs. Button has been agitated and restless throughout the night. The Nursing Assistant caring for her has become impatient with Mrs. Button, and restrains her to the bed. What charges is the Nursing Assistant at risk for?
False Imprisonment
Mr. Brad states," My knee feels better after the Nurse gave me pain medication." This can be recognized as what type of data?
Subjective Data
The Nursing Assistant needs to lift a heavy resident. What is the correct action to avoid injury to himself or the resident?
Bend at the knees and hold the resident as close as possible.
The government agency responsible for monitoring Nursing Homes for compliance with the OBRA and meeting standards is the___________.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS)
This term means to have a good attitude and performing with pride in your role as a Nursing Assistant.
Professionalism
The Nursing Assistant is texing untrue statements about a coworker. She could be charged with what legal offense.
Libel
The resident has a loose bowel movement that is black in color. This statement can be recongized as what type of data?
Objective Data
WHen they have not received adequate training about the task and the directions were not clear.
The state agency is performing the annual accreditation inspection on the Hillside Nursing Facility. What is the goal of this process?
To make sure standards of care are being followed.