Questions and Answers
What are persons living in long-term care centers called?
residents
Which health team member is responsible for the entire nursing staff?
director of nursing (DON)
Who performs delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse?
Certified nursing aide
As a nursing assistant, you are part of what team?
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What is a hospice?
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What is Medicaid?
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How are residents of long-term care centers informed of their rights?
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Restraint requires a doctor's order.
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What does touching a person's body without consent constitute?
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What is knowledge of right conduct versus wrong conduct called?
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How many hours of instruction does OBRA require?
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What should you do if a nurse asks you to perform a task beyond your legal limits?
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Practicing the right to privacy involves which of the following?
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If you see a nursing assistant hitting a patient, what should you do?
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What type of wristwatch should you wear as a nursing assistant?
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What is stress defined as?
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What is communication?
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Where should you record information about the person's weight, vital signs, and elimination?
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What type of data can you see, hear, feel, or smell?
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When should you report changes in a person's condition?
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Which term means located at or toward the front of the body or body part?
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What does the abbreviation ADL stand for?
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What is a concept that considers the whole person?
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What does verbal communication use?
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What is defined as any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function?
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If you walk into a resident's room and the bowel movements have a strong odor, what should you do?
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What shows that you are listening to a person?
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What is geriatrics defined as?
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How is aging considered?
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Because older people tend to have dry skin, what special consideration is taken into account?
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The risk of skin breakdown, skin tears, and pressure ulcers increase with age.
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What is a housing option for older persons who cannot take care of themselves?
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To identify a patient or resident, what should you do?
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If a resident is choking and cannot speak or breathe, what action should you take?
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What steps should you take when transferring a person to or from a wheelchair?
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What measures are taken to assure appropriate use of signal lights to prevent falls?
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When should bed wheels be locked?
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To use a transfer belt correctly, you need to follow whose guide?
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What are the steps for applying a transfer belt?
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What is a microbe that is harmful and can cause infection called?
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When washing your hands, how should you stand?
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How should you clean your fingernails when washing your hands?
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When drying your hands, where do you start?
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How should you turn off the faucet after washing your hands?
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What do contact precautions always require the use of?
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If you are delegated tasks that involve transition-based cautions, the nurse needs to tell you what personal protective equipment to use.
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What is fainting defined as?
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You find a victim lying on his right side who is breathing and has a pulse but is bleeding from his right leg. What should you do?
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What should you do if a person is having a seizure?
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When washing your hands, how should your hands and forearms be positioned?
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Study Notes
Long-Term Care and Health Team
- Residents refer to individuals living in long-term care centers.
- The director of nursing (DON) oversees the entire nursing staff.
- Certified nursing aides perform delegated tasks under a licensed nurse's supervision.
- Nursing assistants are integral members of the nursing team.
Healthcare Concepts
- Hospice care is for individuals who are dying, providing comprehensive support.
- Medicaid assists those with limited financial means to afford healthcare services.
- Residents in long-term care centers are informed of their rights verbally and in writing.
Patient Care and Ethics
- Restraint utilization requires a doctor’s order.
- Battery involves touching a person without consent.
- Ethics encompasses understanding right and wrong conduct, crucial for healthcare professionals.
- OBRA mandates a minimum of 75 hours of instructional training for nursing assistants.
Professional Responsibilities
- Nursing assistants should refuse tasks beyond legal limitations.
- Practicing privacy rights involves safeguarding individuals' personal information.
- If witnessing a colleague abusing a patient, reporting to a nurse is essential.
Communication and Documentation
- Effective communication necessitates correct interpretation of messages exchanged.
- Document vital signs, weight, and elimination in appropriate flow sheets and graphic sheets.
- Objective data is tangible information that can be observed through the senses.
Reporting Standards
- Immediate reporting of any changes in a patient's condition is required.
Anatomy and Care Principles
- Anterior (ventral) refers to locations towards the front of the body.
- ADL stands for activities of daily living, encompassing essential self-care tasks.
- Holism considers the whole person in care practices, addressing all aspects of well-being.
Aging and Health Considerations
- Geriatrics focuses on the care of aging individuals; aging itself is a normal process.
- Older adults may experience issues such as dry skin and increased risk of skin breakdown.
Safety and Emergency Protocols
- Assisted living facilities are available for older individuals unable to self-care.
- To identify a patient accurately, asking for their name is essential, along with repeating it.
- Abdominal thrusts are required when a choking resident cannot breathe or speak.
Transfer and Movement
- Bed wheels should be locked at all times except when moving the bed.
- A transfer belt must be applied according to a nurse's guidance for safety.
Infection Control
- Pathogens are harmful microbes that can lead to infections.
- Proper handwashing includes keeping hands lower than elbows and using techniques to clean fingernails.
- Always turn off faucets with paper towels to prevent contamination.
- Personal protective equipment is necessary for contact precautions.
Emergency Situations
- Fainting results from inadequate blood flow to the brain causing sudden loss of consciousness.
- In case of a seizure or a victim bleeding while breathing, specific protocols must be followed to ensure safety until professional help arrives.
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Prepare for your CNA Exam with these flashcards that cover essential terms and concepts. This review focuses on key definitions and roles within long-term care settings. Test your knowledge and boost your confidence before the exam!
