BCCA Nursing Assistant Unit 1

What federal law sets standards for NA training?

OBRA (Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act) of 1987

Who do NAs work under the direct supervision of?

A licensed nurse (RN or LPN)

Name a task NAs cannot perform.

Give medications

Name another task NAs cannot perform.

Take doctor's orders

Name a third task NAs cannot perform.

Perform sterile procedures

List one function of a team.

Promotes efficiency

List another team function.

Promotes resident satisfaction

List a third team function.

Improves job satisfaction

One benefit of teamwork?

Helps reach shared goals

Second benefit of teamwork?

Supports coworkers

Third benefit of teamwork?

Helps coordinate care for residents who need more than one helper

One employer expectation?

Honesty and integrity

Second employer expectation?

Dependability

Third employer expectation?

Respectfulness

Fourth employer expectation?

Good personal hygiene / professional appearance

Fifth employer expectation?

Follow facility policies

How does an NA stay active on the NA Registry?

Work 8 hrs every 24 months + 12 hrs continuing education yearly + report name/address changes

What are ethics?

Knowing right from wrong and following good behavior standards

What is etiquette?

Polite, courteous, respectful behavior

Example of a personal value?

Courtesy

Another personal value?

Compassion

What is involuntary seclusion?

Isolating a resident without their consent

One resident right?

Be treated with dignity

Second resident right?

Have privacy

Third resident right?

Refuse treatment

Fourth resident right?

Be free from restraints

Fifth resident right?

Have personal belongings

Example of physical abuse?

Hitting or slapping

Another example of physical abuse?

Kicking

Example of mental abuse?

Yelling or frightening a resident

Another example of mental abuse?

Threatening punishment

What is exploitation?

Taking advantage of a resident for personal gain

What is neglect?

Failing to provide needed care, causing harm or distress

Example of neglect?

Not answering call lights

Second example of neglect?

Not repositioning a resident

Third example of neglect?

Leaving bed unlocked or not lowered

Consequence of failing to report abuse/neglect?

Misdemeanor and possible liability for damages

Example of person-centered care?

Residents choose wake-up time

Second example of person-centered care?

Residents choose meal times

Third example of person-centered care?

Residents choose activities

Fourth example of person-centered care?

Asking residents about preferences

Fifth example of person-centered care?

Personalizing care to their needs

Why is person-centered care preferred over task-oriented care?

It focuses on resident needs/choices and improves quality of life