Nursing Assistant Fundamentals Quiz
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What is Florence Nightingale credited for?

Establishing nursing as a profession in its own right

What were early nursing assistants called?

Aides

What does OBRA stand for?

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

OBRA requires that every state maintain an official database of the people who have completed the nursing assistant training program. What is the record called?

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

Many long-term care facilities offer what kind of training programs?

<p>Nurse assistant training</p> Signup and view all the answers

OBRA requires all nursing assistants to undergo a minimum of how many hours of training?

<p>150 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many opportunities is a student given to successfully complete the competency evaluation at the end of the training period?

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of reciprocity mean?

<p>Your certificate will be valid in states other than where you received your training</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nursing assistants who have not worked for 2 consecutive years need to undergo what?

<p>Retraining &amp; retake the competency evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information will appear in a registry?

<p>Full name, home address, registry number &amp; expiration date, date of birth, date competency evaluation was passed, reported incidents of resident abuse or neglect, or theft of resident property</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important role does the nursing assistant play?

<p>Observer &amp; communicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the basic physical needs?

<p>Hygiene, comfort, nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

A nursing assistant's duties include what in taking care of the patient's or resident's?

<p>Safety, exercise, emotional needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a charge nurse?

<p>Supervising other nurses during a shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a head nurse?

<p>An RN who heads a department or section</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Director of Nursing (DON)?

<p>An RN who directs all the nursing care within a health care organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does scope of practice refer to?

<p>Refers to the range of tasks that a nursing assistant is legally allowed to perform</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for the nurse to delegate a task to the nursing assistant?

<p>Nurse gives permission to the nursing assistant to perform a task on his or her behalf</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can tasks such as assessment, planning, or evaluating be delegated to nursing assistants?

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

Can this task be delegated?

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

What are the needs of the patient or resident at this time?

<p>The right circumstance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does the nursing assistant have the right training & experience to safely complete the task?

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

Will the nurse be able to give the nursing assistant clear directions regarding how to perform the task?

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

Will the nurse be available to supervise or answer questions?

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

What reason is not acceptable for one to refuse to perform a delegated task?

<p>You not enjoying the task</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a nurse delegates a task to a nursing assistant, the nurse is responsible for any injury that may occur to the patient or resident if the nursing assistant is not qualified for the task.

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

What is team nursing?

<p>A model for organizing the nursing team's efforts in which a team leader (a registered nurse) determines all of the nursing needs for the patients or residents assigned to the team, &amp; assigns tasks according to each team member's skills &amp; level of responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

  • Florence Nightingale is recognized for establishing nursing as a respected profession.
  • Early nursing assistants were referred to as aides.

OBRA Regulations

  • OBRA stands for Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, mandating nursing assistant training oversight.
  • Every state must maintain a registry of individuals who have completed nursing assistant training.

Training and Competency

  • Nursing assistants require a minimum of 150 hours of training: 75 hours in class/lab and 75 hours in clinical settings.
  • Students have up to three opportunities to pass the competency evaluation after training.
  • Nursing assistants who have not worked for two consecutive years must undergo retraining and retake the competency evaluation.

Registry and Certification

  • The registry includes essential information such as full name, home address, registry number, expiration date, and any incidents of abuse or neglect.

Role and Responsibilities of Nursing Assistants

  • Nursing assistants serve as key observers and communicators within healthcare settings.
  • Basic physical needs addressed by nursing assistants include hygiene, comfort, and nutrition.
  • Duties also encompass ensuring the safety, emotional well-being, and exercise needs of patients or residents.

Nursing Hierarchy and Delegation

  • Charge nurses supervise other nurses during shifts, while head nurses lead departments.
  • The Director of Nursing (DON) oversees all nursing care within a healthcare organization.
  • Scope of practice defines the tasks nursing assistants are legally allowed to perform.

Delegation Principles

  • For tasks to be delegated, the following criteria must be met:
    • The right task must be chosen.
    • The right circumstances must exist.
    • The right person (nursing assistant) must be qualified.
    • Directions must be clear (right direction).
    • There must be appropriate supervision (right supervision).
  • Tasks related to assessment, planning, or evaluation cannot be delegated to nursing assistants.

Refusal and Liability in Delegation

  • Refusing a delegated task based on personal enjoyment is not an acceptable reason.
  • Nurses retain responsibility for any injuries if a nursing assistant is deemed unqualified for assigned tasks.

Team Nursing Model

  • Team nursing organizes efforts through a registered nurse who assesses nursing needs and assigns tasks based on team members' skills and responsibilities.

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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of nursing assistant training, including the history, regulations, and competency requirements. This quiz covers essential information such as the impact of OBRA and the role of nursing assistants in patient care.

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