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Review Ch. 1-7, 9 and 18 Flashcards

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1
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what is the intent of OBRA?

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the intent to improve the quality of life for residents in nursing facilities

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2
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OBRA’s requirements for nurse aid training

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100 clock hours (60 classroom 40 clinical)

state test 2 parts written/skills

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3
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OBRA’s requirements for placement on the state registry

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must keep address/phone number
complete 24 hours of in-service education every 2 yrs
must stay in good standing
must show employment within 24 months

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4
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Purpose of LTC facility

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for people who need 24 hour skilled care

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Type of residents in LTC facility

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disabled, elderly, terminal illness, and residents with chronic conditions

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6
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common needs of residents

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social,physical,privacy, and psychosocial (emotional well-being)

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7
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Feelings about aging

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not everyone is negative

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8
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History of the nurse aide

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began in home
responsibility of the facility and community
full circle begin in home/ end in the home

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9
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Qualities of an effective nurse aid

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professional attitude
responsible
ability to communicate
ethics

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10
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Responsibilities of nurse aid to resident, facility, and staff

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job description
commitment to professionalism
cooperation,dependability, and conflict resolution

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11
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Providing a safe environment in a LTC facility

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call lights 
recognize and report unsafe conditions, 
keep things at one side,
bed at the lowest
report broken equipment
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12
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unsafe or broken equipment

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report and removed from service

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13
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identify a resident by

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their wristband, or simply ask them

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14
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how is O2 delivered delivered

A

Nasal cannula or mask

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15
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Safety precautions with O2

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post oxygen sign
never use flammable liquids
cylinder is secure to wall
report/stop smoking
report empty tank
use cotton blankets
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16
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RACE stands for

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rescue/remove,activate,contain, estinguish

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17
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The safe medical device act of 1991

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requires the FDA be notified of any death or serious injury caused by medical device

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18
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Texas concealed handgun law

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No weapons in hospitals, facilities

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19
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OSHA

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federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job

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20
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What to do to prevent falls

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Clear walkways
bed lowest position, call lights
call for help, notify nurse
good position to support

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21
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responding to faints

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notify nurse immediately
have person lie down before fainting occurs
stay in position

22
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responding to seizure

A

note the time, gloves
lower the person to the floor
have someone call the nurse immediately
do not leave person

23
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Respond to vomitting

A

notify nurse immediately
gloves
make sure head is up or turned to the side

24
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Heimlich Maneuver

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behind person
wrap arms around the person’s waist
make a fist with one hand
pull both hands toward you and up

25
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Microorganism

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tiny living things

26
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pathogens

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harmful microorganisms

27
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localized infection

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infection that is limited to a specific location in the body

28
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Systemic infection

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affects the entire body

29
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symptoms of localized infections are

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pain,redness, heat

30
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Symptoms of systemic infection are

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fever,vomitting, headache

31
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medical asepsis

A

measures to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens

32
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Why the elderly are at higher risk for infections

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weakened immune system,decreased circulation and slow wound healing

33
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3 places where microorganisms can be found

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everywhere, armpits, mouth, between legs

34
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3 places microorganisms thrive

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warm, dark, moist places

35
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3 defenses to prevent illnesses

A

coughing, sneezing,intact skin

36
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chain of infection

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causative agent (pathogen)
resevoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission (direct/indirect)
portal of entry
host
37
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methods used to kill or control microorganisms

A

disinfectant and sterilization

38
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Single most important measure to prevent spread of infection

A

HAND-WASHING

39
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principle of standard precatuion

A

treating everyone as if they were infected

40
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hands should be lathered withing

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20 seconds

41
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what is PPE

A

Personal Protective Equipment

42
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Principles of Transmission based precautions

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specific disease, extra step. airborne, contact,droplet

43
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What is TB and how is it spread

A

infection in the lungs, spread by airborne

44
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What is SCABIES, and how is it spread

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mice, skin rashes, contact

45
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What is lice, how is it spread

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mites in hair, droplet

46
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2 blood borne pathogens are

A

Hepatitis, and HIV

47
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prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens by

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PPE, gloves

48
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5 Rights of Residents

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Right to privacy
Right to refuse
Right to personal belonging
Right to complain
Right to personal choice
49
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HIPPA

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confidentiality, don’t talk about patients and keep info close to you

50
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Two communication styles

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nonverbal and verbal

51
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Ways to protect yourself legally

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cover your assets, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING CLEARLY

52
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7 Physical changes associated with aging that increase risk of accidents

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Decreased vision
Impaired hearing
Tremors
Dizziness
Slower reflexes
Mental changes
Weakness

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