CNA Chapter 1

Each step in a procedure is important and must be strictly followed.

True

what you call someone living in a LTC or AL

Resident

what you would call someone you are caring for in their home

Client

what you call someone who is staying in a hospital

patient

OBRA requires each CNA employed to renew certification every _____ years and work ____ hours

two years, 200 hours

The goal of rehabilitation and restorative care is

to return persons to their highest possible level of physical and psychological functioning

A policy is a course of action to be followed. For example, all healthcare information must remain confidential.

True

Medicaid

Medical assistance program for the low income, funded by government and state

Medicare

Health insurance program that was established for people >65 years

Mentally Ill

mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior.

Disabled

physically or mentally unable to carry on a normal life

Geriatrics

study of health, wellness, and disease of the aging

Chronic Care

illness that is long term that requires management of symptoms

Pediatrics

study of health, wellness, and disease of children

Terminal

illness will eventually cause death

Changes in residents' conditions should be reported to the nurse.

True

Rehabilitation Care

Is care given by specialists to improve function after an illness or injury, (PT, OT, ST)

Hospice

Given in facilities or homes for people who have approx. 6 months or less to live

Assisted Living

Facilities or residences for people who need some help with daily care such as showers, meals and dressing

Long term care

Given to people who need 24-hour skilled care (medically necessary by a nurse or therapist)

Acute Care

24 hour skilled care given in hospitals & ambulatory surgical center short term immediate care.

Hospital

A health care facility that provides treatment for people with all types of acute illness or injuries

Home Health care

Care provided in a person's home. Usually people are older and ill but are able to and wish to remain in the home

How many total hours of CNA training need to complete

100

What 2 state skill exams do u need to pass to become a CNA

written & skills

All healthcare agencies work together to

meet the persons needs

What is the most important thing for a nursing assistant to know about the resident in his/her care?

That each resident is an individual with his own abilities and needs

OBRA

Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987

AL

Assisted Living

UNAR

Utah Nursing Assistant Registry

SNF

Skilled Nursing Facility

CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant

LTC

Long Term Care

pt

Patient