Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Chapter 1

Questions and Answers

What is long-term care?

Care given in long-term care facilities for persons who need 24-hour skilled care (correct)

Care given in hospitals

Emergency care

Routine check-ups

What is skilled care?

Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist.

What does length of stay refer to?

Number of days a person stays in a care facility.

Define terminal illness.

An illness that will eventually cause death. Signup and view all the answers

What is a chronic condition?

A condition lasting a long period of time, even a lifetime. Signup and view all the answers

What are diagnoses?

Medical conditions determined by a doctor. Signup and view all the answers

What is home health care?

Care provided in a person's home. Signup and view all the answers

Define assisted living.

Residences for people who need some help with daily care. Signup and view all the answers

What are adult day services?

Services for people who need some help and supervision during certain hours. Signup and view all the answers

What is acute care?

24 hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. Signup and view all the answers

What is subacute care?

Care given in a hospital or in a long-term care facility. Signup and view all the answers

Define outpatient care.

Care usually given for less than 24 hours. Signup and view all the answers

What is rehabilitation?

Care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury. Signup and view all the answers

What is hospice care?

Care given in facilities or homes for people who have about six months or less to live. Signup and view all the answers

What do ADLs stand for?

Activities of Daily Living. Signup and view all the answers

Define culture change in a care setting.

A term given to the process of transforming services for elders based on the values and practices of the person receiving care. Signup and view all the answers

What is person-directed care?

Care that emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care. Signup and view all the answers

What are assistive or adaptive devices?

Equipment to assist in ADLs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the chain of command in healthcare?

Describes the line of authority and helps ensure that residents receive proper health care. Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of practice?

Tasks that health-care providers are allowed to do and how to do them correctly. Signup and view all the answers

Define Medicare.

A federal health insurance program established in 1965 for people aged 65 or older, also covers people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is Medicaid?

A medical assistance program for low-income people as well as for people with disabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a care plan?

A plan developed to achieve the goals of care. Signup and view all the answers

What is a policy in a healthcare setting?

A course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs. Signup and view all the answers

Define procedure.

A method, or way, of doing something. Signup and view all the answers

What is professionalism in healthcare?

Behaving properly when on the job. Signup and view all the answers

What does compassionate mean?

Being caring, concerning, empathetic, and understanding. Signup and view all the answers

Define empathy.

Identifying with the feelings of others. Signup and view all the answers

What is sympathy?

Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others. Signup and view all the answers

What does tactful mean?

Showing sensitivity and having a sense of what is appropriate when dealing with others. Signup and view all the answers

Define conscientious.

Trying to do your best, guided by a sense of right and wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What is ethics in healthcare?

Knowledge of right and wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What are laws in the context of healthcare?

Rules set by the government to help people live peacefully together and to ensure order and safety. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?

Requires that the Nurse Aid Training and Competency Evaluation Program set minimum standards for nursing assistant training. Signup and view all the answers

What are residents' rights?

An ethical code of conduct for healthcare workers, relating to how residents must be treated while living in a facility. Signup and view all the answers

Define informed consent.

A process in which a person, with the help of a doctor, makes informed decisions about his or her healthcare. Signup and view all the answers

What is abuse in healthcare?

Purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone. Signup and view all the answers

What is neglect?

Failure to provide needed care that results in physical, mental, or emotional harm to a person. Signup and view all the answers

Define physical abuse.

Any treatment, intentional or not, that causes harm to a person's body. Signup and view all the answers

What is psychological abuse?

Emotional harm caused by threatening, humiliating, intimidating, or insulting a person. Signup and view all the answers

Define sexual abuse.

Forcing a person to perform or participate in sexual acts against his or her will. Signup and view all the answers

What is financial abuse?

The improper or illegal use of a person's money, possessions, property, or other assets. Signup and view all the answers

What is assault?

A threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful that he or she will be harmed. Signup and view all the answers

What is battery?

The intentional touching of a person without his or her consent. Signup and view all the answers

Define domestic violence.

Abuse by spouses, intimate partners, or family members. Signup and view all the answers

What is false imprisonment?

Unlawful restraint that affects a person's freedom of movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is involuntary seclusion?

The separation of a person from others against the person's will. Signup and view all the answers

What is workplace violence?

Abuse of staff by other staff members, residents, or visitors. Signup and view all the answers

Define sexual harassment.

Any unwelcome sexual advance or behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Signup and view all the answers

What is substance abuse?

The use of legal or illegal drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol in a way that harms oneself or others. Signup and view all the answers

What is active neglect?

The purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in harm to a person. Signup and view all the answers

Define passive neglect.

The unintentional failure to provide needed care, resulting in physical, mental, or emotional harm to a person. Signup and view all the answers

What is negligence?

Actions or the failure to act or provide the proper care for a resident, resulting in unintended injury. Signup and view all the answers

What is malpractice?

Occurs when a person is injured due to professional misconduct through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill. Signup and view all the answers

What are suspicious injuries that should be reported?

Poisoning, teeth marks, bruises, contusions, welts, scars, fractures, dislocations, burns, scalding burns, scratches or puncture wounds. Signup and view all the answers

What are signs that could indicate abuse?

Yelling obscenities, fear, apprehension, withdrawal, and mood changes. Signup and view all the answers

What are signs that could indicate neglect?

Pressure ulcers, unclean body, unanswered call lights, and unmet needs. Signup and view all the answers

What is an ombudsman?

Assigned by law as legal advocate for residents. Signup and view all the answers

What is confidentiality?

Keeping private things private. Signup and view all the answers

What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Signup and view all the answers

What is PHI?

Protected Health Information. Signup and view all the answers

Define an incident in healthcare.

An accident, problem, or unexpected event during the course of care. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Long-term Care

Provides 24-hour skilled care in long-term care facilities for individuals needing extensive supervision.

Skilled Care

Includes medically necessary assistance delivered by trained nurses or therapists.

Length of Stay

Refers to the total number of days a person resides in a care facility.

Terminal Illness

Describes a medical condition that is expected to lead to death.

Chronic Condition

A long-lasting health issue that can persist indefinitely.

Diagnoses

Medical conditions identified and defined by healthcare professionals.

Home Health Care

Services delivered within a patient’s home for convenience and comfort.

Assisted Living

Facilities designed for individuals requiring some assistance with daily activities.

Adult Day Services

Programs providing supervision and help during specific daytime hours for individuals needing assistance.

Acute Care

Intensive, round-the-clock medical care offered in hospitals or surgical centers.

Subacute Care

Medical care that follows acute care, suitable for patients in hospitals or long-term facilities.

Outpatient Care

Medical services rendered for less than 24 hours without requiring an overnight stay.

Rehabilitation

Specialist care aimed at restoring function after an illness or injury.

Hospice Care

Services for individuals estimated to have six months or less to live, often provided at home or in facilities.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Essential tasks that include bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.

Culture Change

Transformation of elder care services to prioritize the values and preferences of the individual receiving care.

Person-Directed Care

Care approach focusing on the individual’s unique needs and fostering community through recognizing abilities.

Assistive or Adaptive Devices

Tools designed to help individuals perform ADLs more easily.

Chain of Command

Defines the structure of authority within care settings to ensure appropriate health care delivery.

Scope of Practice

Defines the range of tasks healthcare providers are permitted to perform according to their training and qualifications.

Medicare

Federal health insurance program initiated in 1965 targeting individuals aged 65 and up, covering certain disabilities and illnesses.

Medicaid

Medical assistance program for low-income individuals and those with disabilities, aiding access to healthcare services.

Care Plan

A structured plan established to meet specific healthcare goals for an individual.

Policy

Guidelines outlining how to approach recurring situations in care environments.

Procedure

Documented methods detailing how specific tasks should be accomplished.

Professionalism

Manifesting suitable behavior while performing job responsibilities.

Compassionate Care

Involves empathy and a caring attitude towards patients.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Sympathy

Involves recognizing and sharing in the emotional experiences of others.

Tactful Communication

Reflects sensitivity and appropriateness when interacting with others.

Conscientious Work Ethic

Dedication to performing duties to the best of one's ability, guided by ethical principles.

Ethics in Healthcare

Awareness and understanding of what is deemed right and wrong in patient care.

Laws

Regulations established by government entities to uphold order and safety within society.

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

Legislation that mandates minimum training standards for nursing assistants.

Residents' Rights

Ethical guidelines regarding the treatment of residents in care facilities.

Process ensuring individuals make educated decisions regarding their healthcare with the guidance of professionals.

Abuse Types

Purposeful Mistreatment: Leads to physical, mental, or emotional injury.
Neglect: Failure to provide necessary care, resulting in harm.

Forms of Abuse

Physical Abuse: Harm resulting from intentional actions, such as slapping or burning.
Psychological Abuse: Emotional harm inflicted through intimidation or humiliation.
Sexual Abuse: Involves forced participation in sexual acts against will.
Financial Abuse: Misappropriation of a person's financial assets.

Assault and Battery

Assault: Threat of harm causing fear in an individual.
Battery: Unauthorized physical contact resulting in harm.

Domestic Violence

Abuse occurring within familial or intimate relationships.

False Imprisonment

Illegal restriction of a person’s freedom of movement.

Involuntary Seclusion

Unconsented isolation from others.

Workplace Violence

Aggression directed at staff by colleagues, residents, or visitors, including verbal and physical forms.

Signs of Abuse and Neglect

Indicators such as unexplained injuries, emotional distress, unkempt appearance, or unmet basic needs.

Ombudsman Role

Advocate for residents' rights, ensuring their voices are heard and concerns addressed within care settings.

Confidentiality

Obligation to protect personal information from unauthorized disclosure.

HIPAA

Legislation that safeguards patient privacy and ensures the confidentiality of healthcare information.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

Sensitive patient data that must remain confidential as per HIPAA regulations.

Incident Reporting

Necessary documentation of unexpected events or deviations from standard care practices.

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This quiz covers key terms from Chapter 1 of Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics. Test your knowledge of important concepts such as long-term care, skilled care, and terminal illness. Perfect for nursing assistant students and professionals refreshing their vocabulary.