The Nursing Assistant Flashcards
Certification
Official recognition by a state that standards or requirements have been met.
Endorsement
A state recognizes the certificate, license, or registration issued by another state’ reciprocity or equivalency
Job Description
A document that describes what the agency expects you to do
Misappropriation
The dishonest use of property
Nursing Task
Nursing care or a nursing function, procedure, skill, or activity.
BON
Board Of Nursing
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant’ Certified Nurse Aide
LNA
Licensed Nursing Assistant
LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
LVN
Licensed vocational nurse
NATCEP
Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program
LPN
Licensed Vocational Nurse
RNA
Registered Nurse Aide
SNRA
State registered Nurse Aide
STNA
State Tested Nurse Aide
OBRA requires a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program in every state.
True
You are allowed 1 attempt to pass your state’s competency evaluation
False
Each state must have a nursing assistant registry
True
You have not worked for 3 years. Your certification (license, registration) is still current.
False
All states have the same training and evaluation requirements.
False
An agency can expand your range of functions beyond what is allowed in your state.
False
A state’s nurse practice act is regulated by
The state’s board of nursing
What state law affects what nursing assistants can do?
Nurse Practice Act
Your nursing assistant certification (license, registration) can be revoked for
Performing acts beyond your role.
As a nursing assistant, you
Need a written job description before employment.
Who assigns and supervises your work?
A nurse
You are responsible for
Knowing what you can safely do
You perform a task not allowed by your state. Which is true?
You could be practicing nursing without a license.
