CNA Chapter 1 Review Flashcards
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Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months or less?

  • Hospice (correct)
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • Rehabilitation facility
  • Assisted living

Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.

True (A)

How should Sarah respond to a resident who purchased her a special gift?

Refuse but thank her for thinking of her

A ____ is a method or way of doing.

<p>procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Medicare?

<p>A health insurance program for people who are 65 or older or younger people who are disabled or ill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment?

<p>Physician (MD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who delegate jobs to nursing assistants?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The care team revolves around the resident and his or her condition, treatment, and progress.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A nursing assistant should perform an activity if it is not listed in the care plan.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a nursing assistant to report a resident's changes and problems to the nurse?

<p>The care plan must be updated as the resident's condition changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a typical task that a nursing assistant performs?

<p>Helping residents with toilet needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Giving an injection of medication is within the scope of practice for a nursing assistant.

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What does a professional relationship between a nursing assistant and a resident include?

<p>Keeping resident information confidential</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a professional relationship with an employer?

<p>Documenting carefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the chain of command do?

<p>It helps protect nursing assistants and their employers from liability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?

<p>Report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a nursing assistant do when performing a procedure on a resident?

<p>Explain the procedure fully before performing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training as a requirement of OBRA.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a nursing assistant, what does confidentiality mean?

<p>Keeping private things private.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was HIPAA created?

<p>To keep health information private and secure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of abuse occurs when a family member makes a derogatory comment about a resident's appearance?

<p>Psychological abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you make a mistake in documenting care, what should you do?

<p>Draw one line through it, and write the correct words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A resident's protected health information (PHI) may be shared with?

<p>Only those who need the information for care or processing of records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?

<p>Shoving a resident (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the person assigned by law to be the legal advocate for residents?

<p>Ombudsman</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 9:00 PM to military time?

<p>2100 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Hospice Care Setting

Designed for individuals with a prognosis of six months or less to live.

Long-Term Care Conditions

Usually chronic conditions requiring ongoing care.

Gift from Resident

A resident's present to a care provider.

Procedure Definition

A method or way of doing something.

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Medicare

Health insurance for the elderly, disabled, or with illnesses

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Physician's Role

Diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment.

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Licensed Care Team

Professionals who supervise nursing assistants.

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Resident-Centric Care

Care plan revolving around resident's needs.

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Care Plan Adherence

Nursing assistant should follow the established care plan for residents.

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Reporting Resident Changes

Nursing assistants are required to report resident changes to the nurse.

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Nursing Assistant Tasks

Activities like assisting with toileting needs for residents.

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Injection Scope

Administering injections is outside of the scope of practice for nursing assistants.

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Confidential Resident Info

Respect resident privacy by keeping information private.

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Professional Employer Relationship

Carefully documenting activities is important for the employer and your job.

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Chain of Command

Formal structure ensures proper handling of situations.

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Suspected Abuse Reporting

Report suspected abuse to a nurse.

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Procedure Explanation

Explain procedures to residents before performing them.

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OBRA Training Hours

Nursing assistants need at least 75 hours of training.

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HIPAA

Protects health information privacy.

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Psychological Abuse Example

Derogatory comments about resident's appearance.

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Documenting Mistakes

Correct errors with one line and rewriting the correction.

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PHI Sharing

Residents' protected health information can only be shared with those who need it for care/processing.

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Physical Abuse Example

Shoving a resident is physical abuse.

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Ombudsman Role

Legal advocate for resident rights.

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Military Time Conversion

9:00 PM is 2100 hours.

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Study Notes

Healthcare Settings and Roles

  • Hospice provides care for individuals expected to live six months or less.
  • Long-term care primarily addresses chronic conditions among residents.
  • Physicians (MDs) diagnose diseases and prescribe treatments.

Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

  • Nursing assistants (NAs) should refuse gifts from residents while expressing gratitude.
  • NAs must follow care plans strictly and should not perform activities not outlined therein.
  • Reporting changes in a resident's condition is crucial as it necessitates updates to the care plan.

Professional Relationships

  • Confidentiality is essential in maintaining a professional relationship with residents.
  • Documenting accurately reflects a professional relationship with employers.
  • The chain of command helps protect NAs and employers from legal issues.

Abuse and Safeguards

  • NAs must report suspected abuse to a nurse immediately.
  • Psychological abuse includes derogatory remarks about a resident's condition or appearance.
  • Physical abuse is exemplified by acts such as shoving a resident.
  • OBRA requires nursing assistants to complete at least 75 hours of training.
  • Confidentiality involves keeping private information secure and sharing protected health information (PHI) only with individuals necessary for care.
  • HIPAA was established to ensure the privacy and security of health information.

Procedures and Documentation

  • NAs should explain procedures to residents before performing them to ensure understanding.
  • If a documentation error occurs, it should be corrected by drawing a line through the mistake and writing the correct information.
  • Ombudsmen serve as legal advocates for residents, ensuring their rights are protected.

Time Conversion

  • Conversion of 9:00 PM to military time is represented as 2100 hours.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts from CNA Chapter 1. This review includes important details about healthcare settings, long-term care, and the nurse-resident relationship. Perfect for exam preparation!

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