Module 1 - Introduction to Nurse Assistant Already Rated A+

Module 1 - Introduction to Nurse Assistant Already Rated A+ Long Term Care What term is used to refer to persons living in long-term care facilities? ️Resident What characteristics make a successful nurse assistant? ️1. Honest, 2. Dependable, 3. Organized Where can you find the responsibilities of a nurse assistant listed? ️Job description What should a nurse assistant do if asked to perform a task they don't know how to do? ️Tell the nurse they're uncertain and ask for help Who provides the most hands-on care to residents as part of the long-term healthcare team? ️Nurse assistant Who is the director supervisor of the nurse assistant? ️Charge nurse What establishes minimum standards of patient care in California? ️California code of regulations, Title 22 What is the minimum number of theory and clinical hours in a nurse assistant program approved by the California Department of Health Services? ️50 hours of theory, 100 hours of supervised clinical training How many inservice/continuing education hours must a California nurse assistant take in a two-year period to renew their certification? ️48 hours How many hours must a nurse assistant work for pay in each renewal period? ️8 hours What is Medicare? ️Medical benefits for persons age 65 and over When should a nurse assistant report a situation to the director of nursing? ️The nurse in charge is suspected of abusing a resident What is the role of an ombudsman? ️Listen to and resolve resident problems What does HIPAA refer to? ️Confidentiality How can a nurse assistant ensure a resident's dignity? (3) ️Knocking on the resident's room door before entering, introducing themselves prior to giving care, calling the resident by their proper name When do you submit fingerprints to the CDPH as a nurse assistant candidate? ️Once in a lifetime upon enrollment in a nurse assistant course What is the responsibility of a mandated reporter? (3) ️Must report suspected abuse, must report actual abuse, must report abuse told to them by a visitor What must you do prior to working with residents as a nurse assistant candidate? (2) ️Have a TB clearance, receive CDPH certification What is the overall purpose of the OBRA? ️Improve quality of life for the residents in nursing facilities What is the maximum number of times that the state competency exam may be taken? ️3 times A nurse assistant may be dismissed from a job because of: (3) ️1. Falsifying documents on records 2. Resident neglect 3. Theft of a resident or hospital property The nurse assistant should not: ️Ask about the residents bank account