unit 1 nursing assistant study guide

what is the federal law/regulation that sets the standard for NA training

OBRA

NA’s work under the direct supervision of ___

a licensed nure

NA’s work under the three tasks that would not be performed by NA’s

give meds, take doctors orders, preform sterile procedures…

list 3 functions of a team

1. coordinaying work when residents require assitance of more than one person

2. cooperation

3. working with and supporting others to achieve goals

list 3 benefits that come from working as a team

1. quality care

2. efficiency

3. resident satisfaction

5 expectations of an employer

• Place your focus on the resident

• Report for work on time

• Avoid excessive absence from work

• Be flexible

• Carefully observe break and meal times

How does a NA keep current on the NA registry

notify them of any changes of name, work, and address

what are examples of personal values?

integrity, responsibility, respect, compassion

what Is involuntary seclusion?

isolating a resident to their room or to a specific rea in a nursing home, against their will

what are 5 examples of rights residents who live in nursing homes have

1. to be informed of their rights

2. be treated with dignity

3. receive quality care regardless of who they are

4. to refuse treatment

5. have privacy during procedures

list examples of physical abuse

1. hitting

2. kicking

3. grabbing

4. biting

5. scratching

list examples of mental abuse

1. frightening a resident by yelling/intimidation

2. threaten to punish

3. deprieve resident of care

what is exploitation?

taking advantage of a resident for personal gain

what is neglect?

the failure to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid harm

list 3 exmaples of neglect

1. leaving the bed unlocked

2. over exposing residents during cares

3. not changing soiled briefs immediately

what are the consequences of a NA failing to report abuse or neglect?

misdeamoner offense + liable for damages

list examples of person-centered care

1. residents choose what activties to be in

2. focused on individual needs and desire

3. residents decide what time to sleep and wake up at

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

it promotes a home-like setting and prioritizes the residents preferences and choices

Role & Responsibilities

• NA’s care for all residents, patients, or clients regardless of cultural, personal, or ethnic differences

• Understanding what your resident tells
  you, as well as being understood by your
  resident

Job Description Basics

Do
 Personalized care
 Safety measures
 Infection Control
 Effective Communication
 ADLs

Don’t
 Give Meds
 Take Doctor Orders
 Perform Sterile Technique
 Perform procedures you don’t know
 Perform procedures prohibited by your facility policies