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State Test Purpose

• Candidates must retake NATCEP class after three failures.

Definitions

• NAR refers to Nurse Assistant Registry; a credentialing body for nursing assistants.

Professional Conduct

• Record only observable behaviors; avoid hearsay.
• Maintain a professional appearance: good health, grooming, and appropriate attire.

Work Environment

• The conditions and atmosphere where nursing assistants work, including charge nurse supervision.

Nursing Assistant Role

• Nursing Assistants (NAs) are vital team members who spend the most time with residents.

Long-Term Care Terms

• NA stands for Nurse Assistant.
• LTCF stands for Long-Term Care Facility.

Daily Responsibilities of NAs

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): dressing, bathing, mobility, elimination needs, and eating.

Resident Care Space

• Responsibilities include making beds, cleaning rooms, promoting a home-like environment, and ensuring residents' comfort and independence.

Documentation and Reporting

• NAs collect data on residents’ conditions (skin, mobility, mood) and must ensure accuracy and legibility in records.

Confidentiality and Privacy

• Maintaining resident privacy and confidentiality is essential. Discussions about care should be limited to authorized personnel.

Resident Rights in LTCFs

• Residents have rights to maintain control over their lives, including freedom from abuse, neglect, and misappropriation.

Types of Abuse and Neglect

• Abuse can be verbal, physical, sexual, mental, or emotional.
• Neglect is the failure to provide necessary goods and services.
• Misappropriation involves taking someone else's belongings.

HIPAA Compliance

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protects residents' personal health information.

Medical Records

• Serve as documentation of resident care, used for communication within the care team and may be needed in legal contexts.

Ohio Resident Bill of Rights

• Residents have the right to access their bank information.

Care Plans

• Medical records documenting individualized resident care and needs.

Common NA Documents

• Include I&O sheets, meal and vital signs records, restorative and ADL records, and bowel and bladder logs.

Medical Terminology

• "-ology" indicates the study of a subject.
• "-itis" denotes inflammation.
• Gerontology refers to the study of aging; geriatrics focuses on the care of elderly individuals.

Therapeutic Interventions for Residents

• NAs should report behavioral changes, remain calm, and prioritize safety for themselves and others.

Effective Communication Skills

• Promote good communication by maintaining eye contact, avoiding gossip, controlling emotions, and interpreting tone of voice.

Interpersonal Skills

• Essential qualities: empathy, kindness, and nurturing behavior.

Addressing Impaired Understanding

• For residents with hearing impairment, approach them directly and maintain eye contact.
• For confused residents, take a neutral stance and use mindful communication.

Alzheimer's Disease

• Memory loss can be an early symptom, but not all memory issues indicate dementia; currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's.

Micro-organisms and Pathogens

• Micro-organisms are always present living entities; pathogens specifically cause diseases.

Infection Control Methods

• Disinfection eliminates most pathogens, while sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life, including spores.

Healthcare Infections

• Nosocomial infections are those acquired within a healthcare setting.