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What does Person Centered Care promote?
What does Person Centered Care promote?
What is the intent of OBRA (Omnibus Reconciliation Act)?
What is the intent of OBRA (Omnibus Reconciliation Act)?
To improve the quality of life of residents in nursing facilities.
What is a Long-term Care Facility designed to accommodate?
What is a Long-term Care Facility designed to accommodate?
Needs of people who need help 24 hours a day.
What is a hospice?
What is a hospice?
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Privacy is a right for everyone in a facility.
Privacy is a right for everyone in a facility.
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Which of the following are considered Activities of Daily Living (ADL)? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered Activities of Daily Living (ADL)? (Select all that apply)
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What does OSHA stand for?
What does OSHA stand for?
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Who is Medicare for?
Who is Medicare for?
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Who qualifies for Medicaid?
Who qualifies for Medicaid?
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What is incontinence?
What is incontinence?
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Which of the following are common things in aging? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are common things in aging? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are signs that are not normal for aging? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are signs that are not normal for aging? (Select all that apply)
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What is the Chain of Command in the healthcare environment?
What is the Chain of Command in the healthcare environment?
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You can be held responsible for something, this is known as liability.
You can be held responsible for something, this is known as liability.
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Which qualities are important for a good CNA? (Select all that apply)
Which qualities are important for a good CNA? (Select all that apply)
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What does dyspnea mean?
What does dyspnea mean?
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What is hemiplegia?
What is hemiplegia?
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What does CVA stand for?
What does CVA stand for?
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What does 'hs' stand for?
What does 'hs' stand for?
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What does 'I & O' refer to?
What does 'I & O' refer to?
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What does 'NPO' mean?
What does 'NPO' mean?
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What does 'po' mean in medical terms?
What does 'po' mean in medical terms?
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What does 'prn' stand for?
What does 'prn' stand for?
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What does 'ROM' stand for?
What does 'ROM' stand for?
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What does 'SOB' mean?
What does 'SOB' mean?
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What does 'stat' indicate in medical contexts?
What does 'stat' indicate in medical contexts?
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What do VS stand for?
What do VS stand for?
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What does GI refer to?
What does GI refer to?
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What does COPD stand for?
What does COPD stand for?
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What does O2 represent?
What does O2 represent?
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Which government programs have impacted healthcare?
Which government programs have impacted healthcare?
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Who is considered the center of the healthcare team?
Who is considered the center of the healthcare team?
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What are the OBRA requirements for CNAs?
What are the OBRA requirements for CNAs?
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Is it unethical for a CNA to gossip about residents?
Is it unethical for a CNA to gossip about residents?
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What is an advance directive?
What is an advance directive?
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Is false imprisonment restraining a resident without their consent?
Is false imprisonment restraining a resident without their consent?
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What is neglect in a healthcare setting?
What is neglect in a healthcare setting?
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What are the signs and symptoms of infection? (Select all that apply)
What are the signs and symptoms of infection? (Select all that apply)
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What is the easiest way to prevent the spread of infection?
What is the easiest way to prevent the spread of infection?
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What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands?
What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands?
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On whom should standard precautions be used?
On whom should standard precautions be used?
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When should contact precautions be used?
When should contact precautions be used?
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Study Notes
Person-Centered Care
- Focuses on the individual rather than the disease; enhances human dignity.
OBRA (Omnibus Reconciliation Act)
- Aims to enhance the quality of life for nursing facility residents.
Long-Term Care Facility
- Designed for individuals requiring 24-hour assistance.
Hospice
- Provides care for patients with less than six months to live, prioritizing comfort over extensive life-saving treatments.
Privacy
- Residents have a right to privacy in their personal care routines, including bathing and dressing.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Includes tasks like brushing teeth, bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Ensures workplace safety and protects the rights of workers.
Medicare
- Health coverage for individuals 65 and older or those permanently disabled.
Medicaid
- Health program for low-income families providing necessary medical assistance.
Incontinence
- Refers to the loss of bladder or bowel control.
Common Aging Changes
- Thinning skin, reduced muscle tone, decreased bone density, slower reflexes, increased bruising, and weakened immunity.
Not Normal Aging Changes
- Hearing, sight, and taste loss, as well as confusion and forgetfulness, are not typical.
Chain of Command
- Hierarchical structure: CNA → Floor/Charge Nurse → Supervisors → ADON → DON.
Liability
- Legal responsibility for actions or inactions.
Qualities of a Good CNA
- Hardworking, empathetic, tactful, and caring traits are essential.
Dyspnea
- Refers to difficulty breathing.
Hemiplegia
- Paralysis affecting one side of the body (left or right).
Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
- Commonly known as a stroke.
Medical Abbreviations
- hs: hours of sleep
- I & O: intake and output
- NPO: nothing by mouth
- po: by mouth
- prn: as needed
- ROM: range of motion
- SOB: short of breath
- Stat: immediately
- VS: vital signs
- GI: gastrointestinal
- COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- O2: oxygen
Government Healthcare Programs
- Medicaid, Medicare, OSHA, and OBRA dramatically influence healthcare delivery.
Center of Health Care Team
- Residents are the focal point of the healthcare team.
OBRA Requirements for CNAs
- CNAs must successfully pass both written and skills state tests.
Unethical Behavior for a CNA
- Gossiping about other aides with residents is considered unethical.
Advance Directive
- A legal document, often a living will, outlining medical care preferences.
False Imprisonment
- Unlawful restraint of residents without their consent, including the inappropriate use of medications or physical restraints.
Neglect
- Failure to meet a resident's needs, such as leaving their call light out of reach, leading to injury.
Signs of Infection
- Indicators include swelling, redness, and drainage.
Infection Prevention
- Handwashing is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infections.
Handwashing Standard
- Minimum recommended time for effective handwashing is 20 seconds.
Standard Precautions
- Must be applied to all residents to prevent infection.
Contact Precautions
- Required when dealing with residents who have infected wounds or pressure ulcers.
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