Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant

Question 1

Accountable

Answer 1

Answerable for one’s actions

Question 2

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Answer 2

daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; caring for skin,
fingernails, and hair; eating; drinking; caring for the mouth and
teeth; dressing; walking; transferring; eliminating; and
communicating.

Question 3

Acute Care

Answer 3

24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical
centers for short-term, immediate illnesses or injuries.

Question 4

Adult Day Services

Answer 4

care for people who need some assistance or supervision during
certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given.

Question 5

Allergies

Answer 5

a condition in which the body’s immune response is triggered after
exposure to a substance called an allergen; reactions such as
sneezing, difficulty breathing, and skin issues may result.

Question 6

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT)

Answer 6

the practice of bringing pets into a facility or home to provide
stimulation and companionship.