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What does the beginning five entail?
Which steps are included in the ending five?
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?
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Who spends the most time with the residents?
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The process of determining which task is most important is called?
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Which quality is most important in being a successful nursing assistant?
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Restorative care means to?
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Health is defined as?
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What is a nursing facility?
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What is a para-professional?
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What are care limits?
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Confidentiality refers to?
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Restorative relates to?
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What does an interdisciplinary team do?
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What defines a disease?
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Disability is defined as?
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What is a plan of care?
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What is functional ability?
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What is autonomy?
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What are ALDs?
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What does holistic care mean?
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What pertains to ethics in healthcare?
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What is beneficence?
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Who is a nurse?
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What is empathy?
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How does long-term care fit into the healthcare continuum?
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What are four reasons residents come to stay in a nursing facility?
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Describe the function of the interdisciplinary care team.
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What does the nursing assistant do as part of the resident care team?
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Describe how to organize the work of a nursing assistant.
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What is the first level of restorative care?
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What is the second level of restorative care?
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What is the third level of restorative care?
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What are some strategies for restorative care?
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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.
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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.