the nursing assistant in long-term care (chapter 1)

1. Whom does Medicare insurance cover (LO 3)?
- Medicare covers people who are 65 or older, people under 65 with certain disabilities, and people of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant).

2. Who makes up the majority of residents in long-term care facilities—men or women (LO 4)?
- Women make up the majority of residents in long-term care facilities.

3. What are three tasks that NAs do not usually perform (LO 5)?
- NAs do not usually perform tasks such as: 1. Administering medications 2. Inserting or removing tubes 3. Diagnosing illnesses

4. What is one way that an NA can demonstrate professionalism (LO 6)?
- An NA can demonstrate professionalism by maintaining a neat appearance and following the facility's dress code.

5. List each of the nine qualities in Learning Objective 7. For each quality, write one example of a way that an NA can demonstrate that quality (LO 7).
- NAs should demonstrate qualities such as: 1. Compassion: Showing empathy and caring behavior. 2. Patience: Handling stress calmly and efficiently. 3. Dependability: Punctuality and completing tasks on time. 4. Respectfulness: Treating residents with dignity. 5. Honesty: Admitting mistakes when they occur. 6. Conscientiousness: Paying attention to detail. 7. Unpublished Creativity: Finding innovative solutions. 8. Enthusiasm: Showing interest in the job. 9. Self-Awareness: Recognizing one's limits and asking for help.

6. Who is the most important member of the care team (LO 9)?
- The resident is the most important member of the care team.

7. List The Five Rights of Delegation (LO 11).
- The Five Rights of Delegation are: 1. Right Task 2. Right Circumstance 3. Right Person 4. Right Direction/Communication 5. Right Supervision/Evaluation

8. Define person-centered care (LO 12).
- Person-centered care is care that revolves around the resident and considers their preferences, values, and needs.

9. When surveyors visit a facility, what do they study and observe (LO 14)?
- Surveyors study and observe the care provided, the facility's procedures, compliance with regulations, staff interactions with residents, and residents' health and safety.

Multiple Choice

10. Which of the following statements is true of long-term care (LO 2)?
- (B) Long-term care assists people with ongoing, chronic medical conditions.Explanation: Long-term care provides a range of services tailored to the needs of people who have medical or personal care needs due to chronic illnesses or disabilities.

11. One common NA task is (LO 5).
- (D) Bathing residents Explanation: Nursing assistants commonly perform personal care tasks, such as bathing residents, as part of their everyday duties.

12. Which of the following is true of proper grooming for an NA (LO 8)?
- (B) A simple waterproof watch should be worn. Explanation: Wearing a simple waterproof watch is considered proper grooming for an NA, as it helps them keep track of time effectively while maintaining professional standards.

13. If an NA is following the chain of command, to whom would she normally report a problem (LO 10)?
- (A) Nurse Explanation: Following the chain of command, an NA typically reports issues to the nurse who supervises them.

14. If an NA has forgotten the correct order in which to perform a procedure, which of the following would be the best way for her to proceed (LO 13)?
- (B) The NA should ask the resident to see if he remembers the correct order. Explanation:This seems like a misunderstanding because usually, an NA should refer to the procedure manual or ask a supervisor for the correct order, not the resident, as per best professional practices.