Certified Nurse Assistant Role Flashcards
What does the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) do?
Sets minimum training requirements and competency evaluation for CNAs.
What does the Maine State Board of Nursing (Nurse Practice Act) do?
Designates the scope of practice for CNAs and determines the number of training hours and course curriculum.
*Must work as a CNA for 8hrs every 2 years plus 12 hr continued education each year and a performance review, in order to remain on state registry
A CNA is always working under the supervision of who?
A licensed nurse, RN or LPN (DON)
What are the job requirements of a CNA?
-maintain safe and proper physical & emotional patient environment
-report and record observations
-provide assistance in personal hygiene
-assist with body movement and ambulation
Etc.
DNR
Do not resuscitate. Do not revive after apparent death.
Full code
Perform resuscitation measures
Living will
Personal instructions about medical treatments to be done or not done in a life saving effort
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Protects the privacy and and security of person’s health insurance.
The OBRA Act
Set training and competency evaluation requirements for nursing assistants
What state law affects what nursing assistants do?
Nurse practice act
Training programs for nursing assistants must include
Trining in basic nursing and personal care skills
If you do not pass the CNA exam the 1st time….
May retake test
OBRA requires a nursing assistant registry. You’re placed on the registry…
after successfully passing a state approved NATCEP
A nursing assistant has findings of abuse and neglect listed on a states registry. OBRA
Does not allow the person to work as a nursing assistant in long-term care agencies,
Your nursing assistant certification can be revoked for…
Performing acts beyond your role.
You have not worked as a CNA for 3 years. You can resume working if you…
You met the state’s requirements for competency evaluation.
As a nursing assistant you…
Report observations to the nurse.
Can a CNA give drugs?
No
Who assigns and supervises your work?
A nurse
You are responsible for…
Knowing what you can safely do
You perform a task not allowed by your state…
You could be practicing nursing without a nurse.
You show that you can meet standards when you…
Follow policies and procedures
Which describes what an agency expects you to do?
Job description
Employee orientation
Helps new employees prepare to do a job.
What is an ombudsman?
