Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics 6th Edition Questions And Answers

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The
Basics 6th Edition Questions And
Answers

PPE - ANSWER-equipment that helps protect employees from serious workplace injuries or illnesses
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resulting from contact with workplace hazards
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Sterilization - ANSWER-cleaning measure that destroys all microorganisms, including pathogens
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Disinfection - ANSWER-a process that destroys most, but not all, pathogens; it reduces the pathogen
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count to a level that is considered not infectious
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Blood borne pathogens - ANSWER-microorganisms found in human blood, body fluid, draining wounds,
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and mucous membranes that cause infection and disease in humans
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MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) - ANSWER-bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) that
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have developed resistance to the antibiotic methicillin
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myocardial infarction (MI) - ANSWER-a condition that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive
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enough oxygen because blood vessels are blocked; also called a heart attack
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Cyanotic - ANSWER-pertaining to a blue or purple discoloration due to deoxygenated blood
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emesis - ANSWER-the act of vomiting
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Dyspnea - ANSWER-difficulty breathing
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causative agent - ANSWER-a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease
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susceptible host - ANSWER-an uninfected person who could get sick
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reservoir - ANSWER-a place where a pathogen lives and multiplies
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portal of entry - ANSWER-any body opening on an uninfected person that allows pathogens to enter
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portal of exit - ANSWER-any body opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave
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mode of transmission - ANSWER-how a pathogen travels
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long term care - ANSWER-care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour, skilled
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skilled care - ANSWER-medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist
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chronic conditions - ANSWER-any disease or condition that lasts a long time (usually longer than six
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months). It usually can't be cured and therefore requires ongoing treatment and management.
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Examples include arthritis and asthma.
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, diagnosis - ANSWER-medical conditions determined by a doctor
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Adult day services - ANSWER-care for people who need some help during certain hours, but who do not
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live in the facility where care is given
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Medicare - ANSWER-the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, have certain
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disabilities or permanent kidney failure, or are ill and cannot work.
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Medicaid - ANSWER-a medical assistance program for people who have a low income, as well as for
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people with disabilities
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ANSWER-a licensed nurse who assesses residents, creates the care plan,
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monitors progress, provides skilled nursing care, gives treatments and medications, and supervises the
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care given by nursing assistants and other members of the care team
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ANSWER--Works under supervision of the RN
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-Possess technical knowledge and skills
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-Participate in the delivery of nursing care, using the nursing process as a framework
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- takes about 1 to 2 years to complete license
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Physical Therapist (PT) - ANSWER-administers therapy to increase movement, promote healing, reduce
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pain, and prevent disability
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - ANSWER-Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by training
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residents to perform ADLs and other activities
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What is ageism? - ANSWER-Discrimination against older persons / elderly.
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What are developmental disabilities? - ANSWER-A type of disability present at birth or emerge during
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childhood.
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What are physical needs? - ANSWER-Food, water, sleep, activity.
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What are psycho-social needs? - ANSWER-Love, acceptance by others, safety.
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What is cognitive? - ANSWER-Ability to learn, think clearly and understand.
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What is apathy? - ANSWER-Lack of interest, lack of care.
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What are hallucinations? - ANSWER-False sensory perception; seeing things that are not there.
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What is anxiety? - ANSWER-Worry, fear, uneasiness about a situation or condition.
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What is phobia? - ANSWER-Intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about a situation, place or object.
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What is delusion? - ANSWER-Persistent false belief; a person believing someone is controlling their
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mind.
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