Assisted Living Care Procedures and Roles

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What does the beginning five entail?

Knock

Identify the resident

Provide protection

All of the above (correct)

Which steps are included in the ending five?

Ensure safety, Report and record (correct)

Position the resident (correct)

Open the room (correct)

Wash hands (correct)

A type of long-term care facility that does not provide complex nursing care is called a/an?

Assisted living facility

A group of various health care professionals working together is called a/an?

Interdisciplinary team Signup and view all the answers

Who spends the most time with the residents?

Nursing Assistants Signup and view all the answers

The process of determining which task is most important is called?

Prioritizing Signup and view all the answers

Which quality is most important in being a successful nursing assistant?

Positive attitude Signup and view all the answers

Restorative care means to?

Renew a person to a normal state of being Signup and view all the answers

Health is defined as?

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being Signup and view all the answers

What is a nursing facility?

A facility that provides 24-hour nursing care and support Signup and view all the answers

What is a para-professional?

A person trained to perform certain tasks but not licensed to practice independently Signup and view all the answers

What are care limits?

The tasks a nursing assistant is allowed to do by policy and by law Signup and view all the answers

Confidentiality refers to?

Nondisclosure of information Signup and view all the answers

Restorative relates to?

To renew a person to a normal state of health Signup and view all the answers

What does an interdisciplinary team do?

Group of health care professionals working together to provide complete resident service and care Signup and view all the answers

What defines a disease?

Condition of abnormal function of vital signs Signup and view all the answers

Disability is defined as?

Loss, absence, or impairment of physical or mental ability Signup and view all the answers

What is a plan of care?

A systematic process of assessment and interventions to meet a resident's goals for care Signup and view all the answers

What is functional ability?

Parts of an activity that a person is able to do Signup and view all the answers

What is autonomy?

The right of a person to make choices for themselves Signup and view all the answers

What are ALDs?

Everyday self-care tasks such as dressing, toileting, and eating Signup and view all the answers

What does holistic care mean?

Care of the whole person Signup and view all the answers

What pertains to ethics in healthcare?

Refers to the rightness or wrongness of an action Signup and view all the answers

What is beneficence?

The duty to do good Signup and view all the answers

Who is a nurse?

A person educated and licensed to practice nursing Signup and view all the answers

What is empathy?

Putting self in another's position to understand that person's feelings Signup and view all the answers

How does long-term care fit into the healthcare continuum?

Long-term care provides residents with 24/7 nursing care, rehab, and restorative care for chronic disability or illness. Signup and view all the answers

What are four reasons residents come to stay in a nursing facility?

They do not have a caregiver for activities of daily living; they have a mental or physical illness affecting safe decisions; they need temporary care for recovery; they feel lonely and isolated. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the function of the interdisciplinary care team.

A team of professionals that meet and work together to create a plan of care for the resident. Signup and view all the answers

What does the nursing assistant do as part of the resident care team?

The nursing assistant helps the resident meet physical, emotional, social, and medical needs. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how to organize the work of a nursing assistant.

By developing a plan of care for every resident. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first level of restorative care?

General restorative services that all residents receive as part of everyday care. Signup and view all the answers

What is the second level of restorative care?

Specialized restorative care Signup and view all the answers

What is the third level of restorative care?

Rehabilitation program Signup and view all the answers

What are some strategies for restorative care?

All nursing assistants do restorative care; it can be performed anytime by any staff member; residents are encouraged. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Care Procedures and Definitions

The Beginning Five procedure includes: Knock, Identify the resident, Provide protection, Wash hands, Maintain safety (K.I.P.W.E.).
The Ending Five procedure consists of: Position the resident, Open the room, Wash hands, Ensure safety, Report and record (P.O.W.E.R.).
Assisted living facilities provide a type of long-term care without complex nursing care.

Professional Roles and Teams

An interdisciplinary team is formed by various healthcare professionals working collaboratively for comprehensive resident care.
Nursing assistants spend the most time with residents, directly impacting their care and comfort.
Para-professionals are trained to perform specific tasks but lack independent practice licenses.

Care Practices and Definitions

Prioritizing refers to determining the most important tasks in patient care.
A positive attitude is essential for success as a nursing assistant.
Restorative care aims to renew individuals to a normal state of health.

Health and Wellness

Health is defined as complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
A Nursing Facility offers 24-hour nursing care and support for residents.

Ethical Considerations and Care Limits

Confidentiality emphasizes the importance of not disclosing personal information.
Care limits are the tasks nursing assistants are legally and policy-wise allowed to perform.
Ethics relates to the morality of actions in healthcare settings.
Beneficence denotes the duty to do good in patient care.

Patient Autonomy and Activities of Daily Living

Autonomy allows individuals to make personal healthcare decisions.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) include tasks such as dressing, toileting, and eating, essential for self-care.

Holistic Care and Empathy

Holistic care involves considering the entire person, encompassing body, mind, and spirit.
Empathy means understanding another's feelings by putting oneself in their position.

Long-Term Care Context

Long-term care offers constant nursing care, rehabilitation, and restorative support for individuals with chronic disabilities or illnesses.
Residents may require nursing facility care for various reasons, such as lack of caregiver support, mental/physical illness, recovery from medical issues, or feelings of isolation.

Interdisciplinary Team Functions

The interdisciplinary care team develops tailored plans of care for residents, ensuring their individual needs are met.
Nursing assistants play a vital role within the care team by addressing physical, emotional, social, and medical needs of residents.

Organizational Strategies and Levels of Restorative Care

Organizing work involves creating unique care plans for each resident to effectively address their specific needs.
Levels of restorative care include:
- First level: General restorative services provided as part of everyday care.
- Second level: Specialized restorative care for specific needs.
- Third level: Rehabilitation programs aimed at recovery and skill rebuilding.
Restorative care strategies involve holistic involvement from all staff, encouraging resident participation and support for independence.

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Explore the essential procedures and roles in assisted living care with this quiz. Learn about the Beginning and Ending Five procedures, the importance of interdisciplinary teams, and the responsibilities of nursing assistants. Test your knowledge on prioritization and effective care practices.