Workbook Module 3 Flashcards
State Exam Practice
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) sets minimum standards for
Nursing Assistant Training
According to OBRA, nursing assistants must complete at least___hours of training and pass a competency evaluation before they can be employed
75
Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during nursing assistant (NA) training?
Promoting resident’s legal rights
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a system for
Assessing residents and solving resident problems
How often must a new MDS be completed for each resident?
Any time there is a major change in a resident’s condition
When performing a procedure on a resident, the nursing assistant should
Explain the procedure fully before performing it
Which of the following would be the best response by a nursing assistant if a resident refuses to take a bath?
The NA should respect the resident’s wishes, but report the refusal to the nurse.
A nursing assistant’s husband asks her to tell him some personal details about one of her residents. The best response by the NA would be to
Explain that she cannot talk about the resident.
If a nursing assistant suspects a resident is being abused, she should
Report it to the nurse immediately
One task of an ombudsman is to
Investigate and resolve resident complaints
An ombudsman is assigned by law as the__________ advocate for residents
Legal
Ombudsmen are in facilities to assist and support
Residents
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
To protect and secure the privacy of health information
What is included under protected health information (PHI)?
Patient’s social security number
What is the correct response by a nursing assistant if someone who is not directly involved with a resident’s care asks for a resident’s PHI?
Tell them that the information is confidential and cannot be shared
