INDIANA CNA SKILL EXAM with questions and
answers |latest update
cultural diversity - ANSWER>>the existence of a variety of cultural or
ethnic groups within a society.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - ANSWER>>basic self-care tasks such
as eating, bathing, toileting, walking, and dressing
Acute - ANSWER>>New, usually of rapid onset and of concern,
opposite of chronic
Activity Director - ANSWER>>individual who plans the activities for
the residents and assists them to socialize and stay
physically/mentally active
Administrator - ANSWER>>Top of organization and bears all
responsibilities of the organization or facility.
Adult Day Care - ANSWER>>care given at a facility during day time
hours; generally for individuals who need some assistance and/or
supervision but are not seriously ill or disabled; usually reside outside
of the facility
Assisted Living - ANSWER>>residences for people who do not need
skilled, 24-hour care, but do require some help with daily care
,Certified Nursing Assistant - ANSWER>>works under the supervision
of a RN to provide basic patient care
Advanced Practice Nurse - ANSWER>>a registered nurse having
education beyond the basic nursing education and certified by a
nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty,
or meeting other criteria established by a Board of Nursing.
Chronic - ANSWER>>Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute
Culture Change - ANSWER>>a term given to the process of
transforming services for elders so that they are based on the values
and practices of the person receiving care; core values include choice,
dignity, respect, self-determination, and purposeful living.
Denial - ANSWER>>psychoanalytic defense mechanism by which
people refuse to believe or even to perceive painful realities.
Dependent - ANSWER>>A resident who requires staff assistance with
ADLs
Displacement - ANSWER>>Psychoanalytic defense mechanism used to
reduce stress by transferring strong negative feelings to someone or
something else.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) -
ANSWER>>Federal law that requires the security and privacy of health
information
, home health care - ANSWER>>Provides nursing, therapy, personal
care, or housekeeping services in patient's own home
Hospice Care - ANSWER>>treatment of the terminally ill in their own
homes, or in special hospital units or other facilities, with the goal of
helping them to die comfortably, without pain. Typically the
individual has a life expectancy of 6 months or less
Independenty Liviing - ANSWER>>Having the ability to perform
his/her own ADLs and manage own affairs without assistance.
Interdisciplinary Care Team - ANSWER>>professional from each
discipline within the healthcare facility who meet, discuss, and plan
the care of the resident
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - ANSWER>>Provides direct
nursing care, including giving drugs, under the direction of an RN.
Person has 1-2 years of training and has passed a state exam.
Long-Term Care - ANSWER>>24-hour care provided for people with
ongoing conditions who are generally unable to manage their ADLs
Medical Director - ANSWER>>physician who provides oversight to the
nursing staff regarding care provided to the residents
Objective information - ANSWER>>factual information collected using
the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch; also called signs
answers |latest update
cultural diversity - ANSWER>>the existence of a variety of cultural or
ethnic groups within a society.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - ANSWER>>basic self-care tasks such
as eating, bathing, toileting, walking, and dressing
Acute - ANSWER>>New, usually of rapid onset and of concern,
opposite of chronic
Activity Director - ANSWER>>individual who plans the activities for
the residents and assists them to socialize and stay
physically/mentally active
Administrator - ANSWER>>Top of organization and bears all
responsibilities of the organization or facility.
Adult Day Care - ANSWER>>care given at a facility during day time
hours; generally for individuals who need some assistance and/or
supervision but are not seriously ill or disabled; usually reside outside
of the facility
Assisted Living - ANSWER>>residences for people who do not need
skilled, 24-hour care, but do require some help with daily care
,Certified Nursing Assistant - ANSWER>>works under the supervision
of a RN to provide basic patient care
Advanced Practice Nurse - ANSWER>>a registered nurse having
education beyond the basic nursing education and certified by a
nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty,
or meeting other criteria established by a Board of Nursing.
Chronic - ANSWER>>Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute
Culture Change - ANSWER>>a term given to the process of
transforming services for elders so that they are based on the values
and practices of the person receiving care; core values include choice,
dignity, respect, self-determination, and purposeful living.
Denial - ANSWER>>psychoanalytic defense mechanism by which
people refuse to believe or even to perceive painful realities.
Dependent - ANSWER>>A resident who requires staff assistance with
ADLs
Displacement - ANSWER>>Psychoanalytic defense mechanism used to
reduce stress by transferring strong negative feelings to someone or
something else.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) -
ANSWER>>Federal law that requires the security and privacy of health
information
, home health care - ANSWER>>Provides nursing, therapy, personal
care, or housekeeping services in patient's own home
Hospice Care - ANSWER>>treatment of the terminally ill in their own
homes, or in special hospital units or other facilities, with the goal of
helping them to die comfortably, without pain. Typically the
individual has a life expectancy of 6 months or less
Independenty Liviing - ANSWER>>Having the ability to perform
his/her own ADLs and manage own affairs without assistance.
Interdisciplinary Care Team - ANSWER>>professional from each
discipline within the healthcare facility who meet, discuss, and plan
the care of the resident
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - ANSWER>>Provides direct
nursing care, including giving drugs, under the direction of an RN.
Person has 1-2 years of training and has passed a state exam.
Long-Term Care - ANSWER>>24-hour care provided for people with
ongoing conditions who are generally unable to manage their ADLs
Medical Director - ANSWER>>physician who provides oversight to the
nursing staff regarding care provided to the residents
Objective information - ANSWER>>factual information collected using
the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch; also called signs
