Workbook Module 2 Flashcards
State Exam Practice
Why is proper grooming important for nursing assistants?
Proper grooming affects how confident residents feel about the care NAs give
How often should a nursing assistant bathe
Every day
Which of the following items should nursing assistants not use before going to work
Perfume
Hair should always be
Brushed or combed
Which of the following would be a good type of clothing for a nursing assistant to wear to work?
Clean, ironed uniform
Which of the following would be the best choice for a nursing assistant to wear to work?
Watch
Why should artificial nails not be worn to work?
They harbor bacteria
Which of the following statements is true of the chain of command?
It describes the line of authority
Liability is a legal term that means
Someone can be held responsible for harming someone else
Why should a nursing assistant not perform tasks that are not assigned to him?
The NA may put himself or a resident in danger
The assessment step of the nursing process involves
Getting information about the resident and reviewing this information.
The diagnosis step of the nursing process involves
Identifying health problems and resident needs
The planning step of the nursing process involves
Setting goals and creating a care plan
The implementation step of the nursing process involves
Putting the care plan into action
The evaluation step of the nursing process involves
Deciding if goals were met
The goal of the nursing process is to
Plan and evaluate the resident’s care needs
Five guidelines for managing time
- Plan ahead
- Prioritize
- Make a Schedule
- Combine Activities
- Get Help
Plans activities to help residents socialize and stay mentally and physically active
Activities Director
A registered nurse who has completed training at the postgraduate level; four types are nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwife, and clinical nurse specialist
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Licensed professional who has completed one to two years of education and is able to administer medications and give treatments
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Helps residents get support services, such as counseling and financial assistance
Medical Social Worker (MSW)
Performs assigned tasks, such as measuring vital signs, providing personal care, and reporting observations to other care team members
Nursing Assistant (NA)
Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by training them to perform activities of daily living and other activities
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Develops a treatment plan to increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and regain or maintain mobility
Physical Therapist (PT or DPT)
Licensed professional who diagnoses disease or disability, prescribes medication, and works under the supervision of a doctor
Physician or Doctor (MD or DO)
Licensed professional who diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment
Physician Assistant
Assesses a resident’s nutritional status and develops a treatment plan that may include creating special diets
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN)
Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care, as well as supervises nursing assistants’ daily care of residents
Registered Nurse (RN)
Person whose condition, goals, priorities, treatment, and progress are what the care team revolves around
Resident
Identifies communication disorders and creates a care plan, as well as teaches exercises to help the resident improve or overcome speech problems and evaluates a person’s ability to swallow food and drink
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
