CNA Chapter 2

Sometimes even simple observations that nursing assistants make about residents are very important

True

Registered Dietitian

Creates diets for residents with special needs

Respiratory Therapist

Therapist who performs breathing treatments and procedures

Physical Therapist

Administers therapy in the form of heat, cold, massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and exercise to muscles, bones and joints

Speech Therapist

Teaches exercises to help the resident improve or overcome speech problems

Occupational Therapist

Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by training residents to perform ADLs and other activities

Resident

Person whose condition, treatment and progress are what the care team revolves around

Certified Nursing Assistant

Performs tasks such as taking vital signs, providing personal care, and reporting observations to other care team members

Social Worker

Helps residents get support services, such as counseling

Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed professional who has completed one to two years of education and is able to administer medications and give treatments

Registered Nurse

Licensed professional who has graduated from a two-to-four year nursing program and coordinates, manages and provides skilled nursing care

Physician/Doctor

Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment

Which of these tasks cannot be delegated to a CNA?

Supervise others

You have been caring for Mr. Watson for several weeks. The nurse tells you that she will give his care today. Her delegation decision is based on

Changes in Mr. Watson's condition today

Care planning only involves the doctor's diagnosis; it does not involve the resident's input or feelings

False

Which of the following is NOT acceptable?

A nursing assistant delegates a task to another nursing assistant

The purpose of the care plan is to give suggestions for care, which the nursing assistant can customize for each resident

False

Why should a NA not perform tasks that are not assigned to him?

The NA may put himself or a resident in danger

Which of the following statements is true of the chain of command

It describes the line of authority

You have a right to refuse a task if

The task is not in your job description

Why should artificial nails NOT be worn to work?

They harbor bacteria

Professional Behaviors

- Being on time to work

- Keeping Resident information confidential

- Calling a resident "dear, sweetie or Granny"

- Explain the care before you give it

- Asking questions if you are unsure of the task

Unprofessional behaviors

- Doing tasks that you have not been assigned to do

- Telling a Resident about a date you had

- Accepting a birthday gift from a resident

Three tasks that are OUTSIDE CNA scope of practice/responsibility

- change sterile dressings

- inserting tubes

- give medications

Why is proper grooming important for nursing assistants?

Proper grooming affects how confident residents feel about the care CNAs give

Health Care Team

A group of workers in the medical field, who work together to provide health care for patients and residents

Nursing Team

Individuals who provide nursing care; RN, LPNs, and CNA

Interdisciplinary Team

Relating to more than one branch of knowledge. Denoting the overlapping interests of different fields of medicine and science. Being able to work together to solve or improve care

Scope of Responsibility

Defines the things that healthcare providers are legally allowed to do and how to do them correctly within their training

Professionalism

How a person behaves when he is on the job; it includes how a person dresses, the words he uses, and the things he talks about

Person-Directed Care

A type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and his or her individuality and capabilities

Delegation

To authorize another person to perform a task

Care Plan

A written plan for each resident created by the nursing staff

ortho

Orthopedic

OBRA

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

ER

Emergency Room

ADLs

Activities of Daily Living

meds

Medications

LTC

Long Term Care

AL

Assisted Living

SNF

Skilled Nursing Facility

OR

Operating room

UNAR

Utah Nursing Assistant Registry