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What is the purpose of the state test?
What is the purpose of the state test?
After 3 failures, you must retake a NATCEP class.
What does NAR stand for?
What does NAR stand for?
Nurse Assistant Registry
What are professional behaviors in terms of behavior and appearance?
What are professional behaviors in terms of behavior and appearance?
Only record what you see, not what you hear.
What constitutes a professional appearance?
What constitutes a professional appearance?
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What is meant by 'work environment'?
What is meant by 'work environment'?
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What is the role of a Nursing Assistant (NA)?
What is the role of a Nursing Assistant (NA)?
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What does NA stand for?
What does NA stand for?
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What does LTCF stand for?
What does LTCF stand for?
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What does a Nurse Assistant do?
What does a Nurse Assistant do?
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What does 'care of resident living space' entail?
What does 'care of resident living space' entail?
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What is the role of NA in gathering and documenting?
What is the role of NA in gathering and documenting?
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What is confidentiality in healthcare?
What is confidentiality in healthcare?
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What does it mean to have responsibility for your own actions as a NA?
What does it mean to have responsibility for your own actions as a NA?
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What are residents' rights in a long-term care facility?
What are residents' rights in a long-term care facility?
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What rights can NA help ensure for residents?
What rights can NA help ensure for residents?
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What does abuse involve?
What does abuse involve?
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What constitutes neglect?
What constitutes neglect?
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What is misappropriation?
What is misappropriation?
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How can Nursing Assistants promote residents' rights?
How can Nursing Assistants promote residents' rights?
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What does HIPAA stand for?
What does HIPAA stand for?
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What is the purpose of a medical record?
What is the purpose of a medical record?
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What does the Ohio resident bill of rights entail?
What does the Ohio resident bill of rights entail?
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What is a care plan?
What is a care plan?
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What are some common documents of a Nursing Assistant?
What are some common documents of a Nursing Assistant?
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What does '-ology' denote?
What does '-ology' denote?
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What does '-itis' indicate?
What does '-itis' indicate?
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What is gerontology?
What is gerontology?
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What does geriatrics refer to?
What does geriatrics refer to?
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What therapeutic interventions might NA's use in response to residents' behavior?
What therapeutic interventions might NA's use in response to residents' behavior?
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What factors promote good communication?
What factors promote good communication?
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What are interpersonal skills?
What are interpersonal skills?
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What does it mean to be hearing impaired?
What does it mean to be hearing impaired?
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What does it mean to be confused?
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What is Alzheimer's disease?
What is Alzheimer's disease?
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What is therapeutic fibbing?
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What are the risks of Alzheimer's?
What are the risks of Alzheimer's?
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Can Alzheimer's be cured?
Can Alzheimer's be cured?
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What are micro-organisms?
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What is a pathogen?
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What is disinfection?
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What is sterilization?
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What are nosocomial infections?
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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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