Module A- The Nurse Aide 1 Flashcards
AM Care
Personal activities done in the morning that include toileting, face/hand wash, and mouth care before/after breakfast.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
term used in health care to describe everyday things that a resident routinely does, such as hygiene and grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring.
Basic Nursing Skills
Essential skills required of nurse aides to deliver competent care to residents in health care settings.
Cognition
the manner in which messages from the five senses are collected, stored in memory, recovered from memory, and later used to answer questions, respond, to requests, and perform tasks; the ability to think logically and clearly.
Delegation
the process of assigning part of one’s responsibility to another qualified person in a specific situation; transferring responsibility for the performance of an activity or task while retaining accountability for the outcome.
Grooming
tasks done to maintain the person’s appearance, such as caring for fingernails and hair.
Hygiene
tasks done to keep bodies clean and healthy, such as bathing and brushing teeth.
Interpersonal Skills
in a health care setting, generally refers to a health care provider’s ability to get along with others while getting the job done
North Carolina Board of Nursing
regulatory body that provides list of tasks that fall within the range of function for nurses aides in North Carolina.
North Carolina Board of Nursing Administrative Code
Defines range of function for nurse aides in North Carolina.
North Carolina Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section
Section of the State of North Carolina that provides services for unlicensed health care workers, their employers, and their instructors and maintains the NC Nurse Aide 1 Registry
North Carolina Nurse Aide 1 Registry
a registry of all people who meet state and federal training and testing requirements to perform Nurse Aide 1 tasks in the State of North Carolina.
Nurse Aide 1 in the State of North Carolina
A valued, unlicensed member of the health care team, responsible for providing delegated nursing tasks, within a range of function, for residents ( patients/ clients), in a variety of settings, and who is listed on the NC Nurse Aide 1 Registry.
OBRA( Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) of 1987
Federal Law, enacted by Congress, in 1987, to improve quality of life of residents living in a nursing home environment; comprehensive review/ updates of regulations, effective November 20,2016
PM Care
personal activities done in the evening that include toileting, face/hand wash, snack. mouth care, and backrub
