Study Guide 2 Flashcards
What is an example of professionalism by a CNA?
A nursing assistant uses profanity sometimes, but only if the resident does it first
A nursing assistant accepts a tip from a resident’s son for taking care of his mother
A nursing assistance takes time to document carefully
A nursing assistant arrives late for her shift, knowing her coworkers can cover for her
A nursing assistance takes time to document carefully
What are the definitions of these terms:
Durable Power of Attorney
DNR
Criminal law
Living will
HIPAA
Civil law
Protected Health Information
Durable Power of Attorney - a legal document that appoints someone to make medical decisions when they are no longer able to do so
DNR - an order that communicates that no CPR is to be performed
Criminal law - public ~ when a crime has been committed against a community
Living will - a document that states the medical care a person wants/doesn’t want when unable to voice that decisions
HIPAA - a federal law that protects the privacy of health information
Civil law - private~ between individuals
Protected Health Information - information that can be used to identify a person
Which of the following is an example of non verbal communication?
Asking for a cup of water
Pointing at the cup of water
Saying “No thank you.”
Screaming for a cup of water
Pointing at the cup of water
Describe the following:
Eviction
Battery
Slander
Workplace violence
Mistreatment
Exploitation
Assault
Invasion of Privacy
Eviction - involuntary discharge form a facility
Battery - touching someone without consent
Slander - defamation in oral form
Workplace violence - verbal, physical, or sexual abuse of staff by other staff, residents or others
Mistreatment - the inappropriate treatment of a resident
Exploitation - the act of taking advantage of a person through threats or manipulation
Assault - a threat to harm a person through threats or manipulation
Invasion of Privacy - violating the right of a person to be alone and control personal information
Nursing assistants are ______
can go up the chain of command to the state abuse hotline if actions are not taken
not responsible for reporting abuse because they do not have a license
all staff members are responsible for the residents safety
required to have proof of abuse before reporting it
can go up the chain of command to the state abuse hotline if actions are not taken
all staff members are responsible for the residents safety
Mark the example of a barrier to communication
Nurse assistant uses medical terms that the resident does not understand
The resident and nurse assistant speak the same language
The nursing assistant asks the resident to repeat himself to ensure understanding
The NA speaks in a clearly, slowly and professionally
Nurse assistant uses medical terms that the resident does not understand
Intergenerational care is ________.
A style of rehabilitation
People of the same generation spending time together
The generation caring for children and aging parents at the same time
Pets visiting to brighten a resident’s day
The generation caring for children and aging parents at the same time
What is the name of the assessment system required by OBRA?
Resident information protocols
Minimum Data set
Resident evaluation form
Reporting intake
Minimum Data set
Who are residents that are at risk for abuse and neglect?
A person with dementia
A resident that has family working at the facility
A person that has family visit often
A person that is alert and oriented
A person with dementia
Which are part of the Nursing Assistant Code of Ethics
Give respect to people that give respect
Strive to keep residents safe
To fully recognize all Resident’s Rights
Communicate in a positive, respectful manner
Walk away and pretend to not hear when I don’t want to do a task
Strive to keep residents safe
To fully recognize all Resident’s Rights
Communicate in a positive, respectful manner
A person living in long term care is called a resident because
She requires skilled care
She is picked up at the end of the day when her daughter is off work
The facility is her home
She has no family
The facility is her home
Which of the following should a nursing assistant wear to work?
perfume
hoop earrings
a name badge
acrylic nails
A name badge
Describe each type of abuse:
Neglect
Sexual
Financial
Physical
Neglect - Assistance is needed to help a resident to eat, but no one sits with her to help
Sexual - Making sexual gestures at a resident
Financial - taking money out of a drawer
Physical - shoving a resident
How does cultural background affect communication?
Culture does not affect communication.
Knowing the cultural background may assist the nurse aide to better communicate with the resident.
The resident will want to tell stories of his culture.
The staff member can share about a person they know with similar background.
Knowing the cultural background may assist the nurse aide to better communicate with the resident.
Which is true of electronic (computerized) charting?
Once charting is completed, the NA can access social media
Computer charting is not a protected health record
Nursing aides should not allow someone to chart using their password
The chart can be left open at the nurses station so others can chart
Nursing aides should not allow someone to chart using their password
