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What is the purpose of the state test?

After 3 failures, you must retake a NATCEP class.

What does NAR stand for?

Nurse Assistant Registry

What are professional behaviors in terms of behavior and appearance?

Only record what you see, not what you hear.

What constitutes a professional appearance?

<p>Good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'work environment'?

<p>The physical conditions and the atmosphere in which employees work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Nursing Assistant (NA)?

<p>An important member of the team who spends the most time with residents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does NA stand for?

<p>Nurse Assistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does LTCF stand for?

<p>Long-term care facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Nurse Assistant do?

<p>Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'care of resident living space' entail?

<p>Make the bed, clean the room, and promote a home-like environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NA in gathering and documenting?

<p>Record and report various observations like mobility and mood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is confidentiality in healthcare?

<p>Respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details secret.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have responsibility for your own actions as a NA?

<p>Nursing Assistants are responsible for keeping residents' belongings safe and maintaining a safe environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are residents' rights in a long-term care facility?

<p>Residents have rights that allow them to manage their lives in the facility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rights can NA help ensure for residents?

<p>Freedom from abuse, neglect, and mistreatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does abuse involve?

<p>Knowingly causing physical harm or recklessly causing serious harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes neglect?

<p>Failure to provide necessary goods or services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is misappropriation?

<p>The act of taking what belongs to someone else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Nursing Assistants promote residents' rights?

<p>Care of residents should only be discussed with authorized people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HIPAA stand for?

<p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a medical record?

<p>Timely record of residents' care and conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ohio resident bill of rights entail?

<p>Residents have the right to their bank information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a care plan?

<p>A medical record of a certain resident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common documents of a Nursing Assistant?

<p>I and O sheets, meal records, vital signs records, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ology' denote?

<p>The study of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-itis' indicate?

<p>Inflammation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gerontology?

<p>The study of the aging process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does geriatrics refer to?

<p>The care of aging people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What therapeutic interventions might NA's use in response to residents' behavior?

<p>Reporting behavior to charge nurse, staying calm, protecting oneself and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors promote good communication?

<p>Look at residents in the eyes, listen to feelings, avoid gossip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are interpersonal skills?

<p>Empathetic, nice, being kind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be hearing impaired?

<p>Unable to hear or hear well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be confused?

<p>Unable to understand or think clearly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Alzheimer's disease?

<p>Not every problem with memory is dementia; one of the first symptoms is memory loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is therapeutic fibbing?

<p>Going along with a resident's delusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the risks of Alzheimer's?

<p>Increased age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can Alzheimer's be cured?

<p>Never.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are micro-organisms?

<p>Small living things that are always present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pathogen?

<p>An organism that causes disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is disinfection?

<p>The process of destroying most pathogens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sterilization?

<p>The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are nosocomial infections?

<p>Healthcare acquired infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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