Study Guide 1 Flashcards
When a nurse delegates tasks to a CNA, what should the CNA consider prior to completing the task?
Is the delegated task within the scope of practice of a CNA?
Has the training been provided to successfully complete the task safely?
Is this task time sensitive or could be done tomorrow
Has all the information been provided to complete the task?
Is the delegated task within the scope of practice of a CNA?
Has the training been provided to successfully complete the task safely?
Has all the information been provided to complete the task?
Who is the person with the most authority in the nursing department?
the Administrator
Staff Nurse
Charge Nurse
The Director of Nursing
The Director of Nursing
Professionalism is vital in the healthcare setting. Mark all examples of professionalism.
Be on time
Have a positive attitude
Wear high heels
Dress neat
Report concerns to another CNA
Be on time
Have a positive attitude
Dress neat
Describe Acute care
24 hr skilled care given in hospital or ambulatory surgical centers for short-term immediate illness
Adult Day Services
People who need some assistance during certain hours but do not live in a facility where care is given
Hospice Care
Holistic, compassionate care for people who have approximately 6 months to live
Rehabilitation
A program given by specialists, to restore or improve functioning after an illness or injury
Describe these qualities needed for a CNA:
Professionalism
Trustworthy
Courteous
Conscientious
Professionalism - The use of proper standards of behavior at work
Trustworthy - Deserving the trust of others
Courteous - polite, kind, considerate
Conscientious - Guided by a sense of right and wrong; principled
A CNA works under the direction of
a doctor
another CNA
the administer
a nurse
a nurse
A CNA can delegate tasks
true or false?
false
A CNA is under the supervision of a ____.
Nurse
Lead CNA
The Doctor
The Administrator
Nurse
Describe home health care
care is provided in a person’s home
Describe skilled care
Medically necessary care give by Skilled healthcare staff, Nursing and Therapists
Describe long term care
24 hr Skilled Care provided with ongoing medical conditions
Describe assisted living
For people when they require some help daily but not 24 hrs/day
Policies are not a concern for CNAs. They are for management to understand. True or False
False
What is Trauma Informed Care?
is an inconvenience to the staff
promotes dignity and respect.
a way of approaching care that considers a person’s past trauma to avoid triggers
a way of providing resident centered care.
promotes dignity and respect.
a way of approaching care that considers a person’s past trauma to avoid triggers
a way of providing resident centered care.
What daily living skills do CNAs assist with?
Using the restroom
Hair care
making beds
Oral care
Walking
Bathing
Eating
Long Term Care facilities have inspections (surveys) by state and federal employees for the purpose of _______.
- to identify violations to federal regulations
- make staff members have anxiety attacks
- ensure quality care is being provided to our elders
- to fine facilities to meet state budget goals
- to identify violations to federal regulations
- ensure quality care is being provided to our elders
What does a registered dietitian nutritionist do and what education do they have?
A bachelor level education, focusing on nutritional status and develops care programs, including diets for individuals with special needs
What does a speech language pathologist do and what education do they have?
A master’s level degree, identifies communication disorders, develops a plan of care to improve speech problems
What does a nurse assistant do?
Person who performs assigned tasks and personal care
What does a nurse assistant do?
Work with people who need help adapting to disabilities to perform ADLs
The person who makes decisions and has the most authority in the care team is the __________.
- resident
- Director of Nursing
- therapy dept
- Doctor
Resident
Describe these qualities required for a CNA:
Empathetic
Conscientious
Courteous
Accountable
Empathetic - Being able to identify with and understand the feelings of others
Conscientious - guided by a sense of right and wrong; principled
Courteous - polite, kind, considerate
Accountable - answerable for one’s action
A care team is a group of nurses that collaborate to provide care of a small group of people. True or False
False
Describe these:
long term care
acute conditions
chronic conditions
skilled care
long term care - 24 hour skilled care provided in a care facility for people with ongoing conditions
acute conditions - Fracture, Pneumonia
chronic conditions - Heart disease, dementia, physical disabilities
skilled care - medically necessary care given by skilled medical staff, nurse, and therapists
