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Chapter 1 - NA In LTC Flashcards

1
Q

What is LTC?

Who is it for?

A
  • Long term care

- For people who need 24hr skilled care

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What is a TERMINAL ILLNESS?

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An illness that will eventually cause death.

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What is a CHRONIC condition?

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A condition that lasts a long time or a lifetime.

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Why are people referred to as “residents” in LTC facilites?

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Because the facility is where they live.

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ACUTE care

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Short term, immediate care

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6
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ADLs - give examples

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Activities of daily living

Ex. Bathing, eat & drinking, elimination

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What is MEDICARE?

  • what type of program?
  • who is it for?
A
  • Health insurance program
  • 65+
  • Certain disabilities.
    Ex. Permanent kidney failure
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What is MEDICAID?

  • what type of program
  • who is it for?
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  • Medical assistance program
  • low income
  • disabilities
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What are NAs NOT allowed to do?

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  • Insert or remove tubes
  • Give tube feedings
  • Change sterile dressings
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What is a POLICY?

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A course of action that happens when certain circumstances occur

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What is a PROCEDURE?

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A method, or way, of doing something

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12
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What is OBRA?

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  • Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

- set minimum standards for nursing assistant training

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What should you do if you see another caregiver, family member, or resident ABUSING a resident?

A

Report it immediately to the charge nurse!

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Can you IGNORE abuse towards residents?

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NO. It is the law to report any and all abuse.

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What is an OMBUDSMAN?

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  • A legal advocate for residents
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What is HIPPA?

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  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

- helps keep health information private and secure

17
Q

What happens if you do something and DON’T document/chart it?

A

It legally never happened.

18
Q

WHEN should you document care?

A

Immediately after the care was given.

19
Q

What is MDS?

A
  • Minimum Data Set

- detailed form with guidelines to assess residents

20
Q

WHEN must nurses complete the MDS?

A
  • within 14 days of admission

- every year

21
Q

What is an INCIDENT REPORT?

A

A report that documents the incident and the response to it

22
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What are examples of incidents?

A
  • A resident falls
  • NA makes a mistake during care
  • Anything that happened that made the NA feel unsafe or uncomfortable
  • NA gets injured on the job
  • NA exposed to blood or bodily fluids
23
Q

People who live in LTC facilities are usually called:

A

Residents

24
Q

How many parts does Medicare have?

What do they pay for?

A
  • 4 parts

- helps pay for any medically necessary expenses

25
Q

What is PHI?

A
  • Protected Health Information

- Ex. Name, address, phone number, etc.

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