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Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months or less?
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months or less?
Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.
Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.
True
How should Sarah respond to a resident who purchased her a special gift?
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.
A ____ is a method or way of doing.
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What is Medicare?
What is Medicare?
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Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment?
Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment?
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Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who delegate jobs to nursing assistants?
Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who delegate jobs to nursing assistants?
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The care team revolves around the resident and his or her condition, treatment, and progress.
The care team revolves around the resident and his or her condition, treatment, and progress.
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A nursing assistant should perform an activity if it is not listed in the care plan.
A nursing assistant should perform an activity if it is not listed in the care plan.
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Why is it important for a nursing assistant to report a resident's changes and problems to the nurse?
Why is it important for a nursing assistant to report a resident's changes and problems to the nurse?
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Which of the following is a typical task that a nursing assistant performs?
Which of the following is a typical task that a nursing assistant performs?
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Giving an injection of medication is within the scope of practice for a nursing assistant.
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?
What does a professional relationship between a nursing assistant and a resident include?
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What is an example of a professional relationship with an employer?
What is an example of a professional relationship with an employer?
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What does the chain of command do?
What does the chain of command do?
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What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?
What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?
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What should a nursing assistant do when performing a procedure on a resident?
What should a nursing assistant do when performing a procedure on a resident?
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Nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training as a requirement of OBRA.
Nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training as a requirement of OBRA.
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For a nursing assistant, what does confidentiality mean?
For a nursing assistant, what does confidentiality mean?
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Why was HIPAA created?
Why was HIPAA created?
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What kind of abuse occurs when a family member makes a derogatory comment about a resident's appearance?
What kind of abuse occurs when a family member makes a derogatory comment about a resident's appearance?
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If you make a mistake in documenting care, what should you do?
If you make a mistake in documenting care, what should you do?
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A resident's protected health information (PHI) may be shared with?
A resident's protected health information (PHI) may be shared with?
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Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
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What is the term for the person assigned by law to be the legal advocate for residents?
What is the term for the person assigned by law to be the legal advocate for residents?
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Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 9:00 PM to military time?
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 9:00 PM to military time?
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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.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
- 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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