10 Questions
What was a significant trend during the 1980s in nursing?
Home care increased
What was a common practice in nursing prior to the 1980s?
Training was not required by law
What does a nursing assistant need to know to protect patients and residents from harm?
The legal limits
What shaped the work of nursing assistants according to the provided text?
Job descriptions
What is the purpose of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)?
To improve the quality of life of nursing center residents
What does the nurse practice act of each state do?
Define the roles of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses
What was common prior to the 1980s in terms of nursing team structure?
Team nursing
What is the purpose of a nursing assistant registry?
To keep track of persons who have successfully completed the state’s approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP)
What are the minimum training requirements set by OBRA for nursing assistants?
At least 75 hours of supervised practical training
What happens if a nursing assistant practices beyond the legal limits of their role?
They could be practicing nursing without a license
Test your knowledge on key terms, abbreviations, history, trends, laws, and training requirements for nursing assistants. This quiz covers the important information from Lesson 3.1 of 'The Nursing Assistant' Chapter 3.
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