Chapter 1, Introductoin To Health Care

Question 1

Acute illness :

Answer 1

A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover.

Question 2

Chronic illness :

Answer 2

An on-going illness that is slow or gradual, it has no cure, it can be controlled and prevented with proper treatment.

Question 3

Terminal illness :

Answer 3

An illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover.

Question 4

Hospice :

Answer 4

A health care agency or program for persons who are dying.

Question 5

Assisted living residence (ALR) :

Answer 5

It provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home-like setting to persons needing help with daily activities.

Question 6

Health team :

Answer 6

The many health care workers whose skills and knowledge focus on the person’s total care. The goal is to provide quality of care.

Question 7

Nursing team :

Answer 7

Those who provide nursing care. RNs, LPNs/ LVNs, and CNAs are part of nursing team.

Question 8

Registered Nurse (RN) :

Answer 8

A nurse who has completed a 2, 3, or 4- year nursing program and has passed a licensing test.

Question 9

Licensed practical nurse(LPN) :

Answer 9

A nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and has passed a licensing test.

Question 10

Licensed vocational nurse(LVN) :

Answer 10

A nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and has passed licensing test; LVNs are allowed to work just in California and Texas.

Question 11

Nursing assistant(CNA) :

Answer 11

A person who has passed a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program.

Question 12

Surveyor :

Answer 12

A person who collects information by observing and asking questions.

Question 13

Hospital care ( in-patient ) :

Answer 13

In-patient care is health care a person receives when admitted to an agency such as a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

Question 14

Hospital care ( Out-patient ) :

Answer 14

Out-patient care includes medical or surgical care received when a person is not admitted to an agency.

Question 15

Long-term care centers :

Answer 15

Long-term care centers are designed to meet the needs for persons who can not care for themselves at home but don’t need hospital care. Persons in long-term care centers are called “residents”.

Question 16

What services are provided in Long-term care centers ?

Answer 16

Care needs range from simple to complex. Medical, nursing, dietary, recreation, rehabilitation, and social services are provided.

Question 17

What services does the Board and care homes provide ?

Answer 17

board and care homes ( group homes) provide a room, meals, laundry, and supervision. Some homes are for older persons. Others are for people with certain problems.

Question 18

What is the Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) ?

Answer 18

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFS) provide complex care for severe health problems. They are part of hospitals or nursing centers. SNF residents need time to recover or rehabilitation. Others never go home.

Question 19

Memory care units :

Answer 19

A memory care unit is designed for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The unit is usually closed off from other parts of the center. Residents can wander freely in closed unit provided.

Question 20

Who is Director of nursing(DON) ?

Answer 20

DON is an RN. The DON is responsible for the entire nursing staff and the nursing care given.

Question 21

Name the five nursing care patterns :

Answer 21

• Functional nursing.
• Team nursing.
• Primary nursing.
• Case management.
• Patient-focused care.

Question 22

Functional nursing :

Answer 22

• Focuses on tasks and jobs.

* Each nursing team member has certain tasks and jobs to do.

Question 23

Team nursing :

Answer 23

• A team of nursing staff is led by an RN.

* A team leader delegates care based on the person’s needs and team member abilities.

Question 24

Primary nursing :

Answer 24

• The primary nurse is responsible for the person’s total care.
• The nursing team assists as needed.

Question 25

Case management :

Answer 25

• A case manager coordinates care from admission through discharge and into the home or long-term care centers setting.

Question 26

Patient-focused care :

Answer 26

• Services are moved from departments to the bedside.

* The nursing team performs basic skills usually done by other health team members.

Question 27

An agency must meet standards for :

Answer 27

• Licensure.
• Certification.
• Accreditation.

Question 28

Why are the surveys done ?

Answer 28

Surveys are done to see if standards are met.

Question 29

What are the survey process ?

Answer 29

• Review policies, procedures, and medical records.
• Interview staff, patients, and families.
• Observe how care is given.
• Observe if dignity and privacy are promoted.
• Check for cleanliness and safety.
• Make sure staff meet state requirements.

Question 30

What are your roles in the survey process ?

Answer 30

• provide quality care.
• protect the person’s right.
• provide for the person’s and your own safety.
• Help keep the agency clean and safe.
• Act in a professional manner.
• Have good work ethics.
• Follow agency policies and procedures.
• Answer questions honestly and completely.