Questions and Answers
Which member of the IDT assists nurses with care, specifically activities of daily living (ADLs)?
Skilled Nursing Facilities are also known as:
Medicare is a ____ funded health care program.
Federally
The Chain of Command protects staff from ____.
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Which term best describes an individual receiving care in a long term care facility?
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What is another term for The Health Care Team?
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Which of the following may qualify for Medicare?
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Medicaid is a ____ and ____ funded healthcare program. Choose two options.
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Upon taking a resident's blood pressure, Jessie, a CNA, recognizes it is high. Jessie proceeds to immediately notify the social worker. Jessie followed the proper chain of command.
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Mental and Behavioral Health Centers can be both inpatient and outpatient.
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What is the typical life expectancy of an individual receiving hospice care?
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Which health insurance provider requires a minimum age of 65?
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Which of the following may qualify for Medicaid?
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Choose examples of health care payers.
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An occupational therapist would assist a client with which task?
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____ is the act of behaving properly for a certain job.
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Common nursing assistant duties include:
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What is the name of the law that sets practice in all 50 states for RNs, LVNs, LPNs, and CNAs?
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Select the OBRA requirements. Select all that apply.
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A certified nursing assistant is an individual who has met training requirements and passed both components of the certification test.
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Which are basic nursing duties? Select all that apply.
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According to OBRA, how many hours of supervised practical/clinical training must a nurse aide program provide?
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What are the minimum number of training hours a nurse aide program must provide?
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Study Notes
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
- CNAs assist nurses with care tasks such as activities of daily living (ADLs).
- To become a CNA, individuals must meet training requirements and pass a certification test.
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
- Skilled Nursing Facilities, also referred to as nursing homes or extended care facilities, provide long-term care options.
Healthcare Programs
- Medicare is a federally funded health care program available for individuals with kidney failure, permanent disability, or those 65 and older.
- Medicaid is a state and federally funded health care program that can qualify individuals of any age with low income or permanent disability.
Chain of Command
- The Chain of Command is designed to protect staff from potential issues in reporting and accountability.
Healthcare Terminology
- Individuals receiving care in long-term facilities are known as residents.
- The interdisciplinary health care team (IDT) is the common term for the health care team involved in patient care.
Health Insurance Qualifiers
- Medicare eligibility requires being at least 65 years old, having kidney failure, or being permanently disabled.
- Medicaid qualifications include any age criteria, low income, and permanent disability.
Healthcare Payers
- Common health care payers include Medicaid, private pay, and private insurance.
Occupational Therapy
- Occupational therapists help individuals learn practical skills, such as how to eat with utensils.
Professional Standards
- Professionalism is essential for proper behavior and expectations in healthcare roles.
Nursing Assistant Responsibilities
- Common duties for nursing assistants include helping with ADLs (activities of daily living), but do not typically include administering medications or changing sterile dressings.
Nurse Practice Standards
- The Nurse Practice Act regulates nursing practice in all 50 states, including responsibilities for RNs, LVNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
- OBRA mandates that each state create a NATCEP (Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program) and a registry for nurse aides.
- It is a federal law applicable to all 50 states.
Training Requirements
- Nurse aide programs must provide a minimum of 75 training hours and complete 16 hours of supervised practical/clinical training.
Basic Nursing Duties
- Basic nursing duties include feeding, ambulation, and assisting with functional transfers, while medication administration is usually beyond the scope of a CNA.
Testing Components
- The NATCEP requires passing both a skills test and a written test for certification.
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Description
This quiz explores the role of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), their responsibilities, and the healthcare programs they work with. Dive into essential topics like Skilled Nursing Facilities, healthcare terminology, and the chain of command in nursing care. Perfect for those preparing for the CNA certification test or interested in healthcare.
