The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care
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JoLynn Pulliam, Meg Holloway Y11 1 1 1 Y11 1 1 1 Y11 1 1 1
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Health Care
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Chapter 2. The Nursing Assistant
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Chapter 3. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Chapter 4. Relating to Your Patients
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Chapter 5. Infection Control
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Chapter 6. Environmental Safety, Acciden Prevention, and Disaster Plans
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Chapter 7. Emergency Situations
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Chapter 8. Body Systems and Common Diseases
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Chapter 9. Vital Signs
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Chapter 10. Positioning, Moving, and Ambulation
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Chapter 11. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
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Chapter 12. The Patient's Environment
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Chapter 13. Hygiene and Grooming
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Chapter 14. Special Skin Care
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Chapter 15. Nutrition
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Chapter 16. Elimination Needs
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Chapter 17. Specimen Collection and Testing
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Chapter 18. AM and PM Care
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Chapter 19. Restorative Care and Rehabilitation
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Chapter 20. Additional Patien Care Procedures
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Chapter 21. Preoperative and Postoperative Care
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Chapter 22. Subacute Care
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Chapter 23. Special Skills in Long-Term Care
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Chapter 24. Death and Dying
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Health Care Y11 1 1 1 Y11 1 1 1 Y11 1 1 1 Y11 1 1 1
1) A nursing assistant could apply for employment at which of these health care organizations?
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A) A hospital J Y11 1 1 1
B) A nursing home
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C) A home health agency
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D) Anyoftheabove J
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Answer: D
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LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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2) When a nursing assistant provides quality care to a patient, it is important that the care is
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A) Given according to the RN's cultural preferences. J Y11111 J Y11111 J Y11111 J Y11 1 1 1 JY11111 J
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C) Culturally acceptable to the patient. J Y1111 J
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Answer: C
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3) Ms. Janda is being discharged from the acute care hospital. She is still quite ill and requires
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intravenous medications. She needs skilled nursing care. Which of the following facilities would J Y11 JY1111 JY111 J
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she be moved to?
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A) A long-term care facility
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B) A home health agency
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C) A rehabilitation facility
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4) A nursing assistant is a key position on the health care team. The primary responsibility for
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A) Assist the doctor by performing procedures. J Y111 1 1 JY111 1 1 J
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LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
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, 5) The nursing assistant is a member of the nursing team in a health care organization. Which
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member of the nursing team plans and coordinates patient care?
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A) Nursing assistant J Y11111
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D) Licensed practical nurse (LPN) J
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LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
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6) When you work as a nursing assistant, you must follow the chain of command. This means
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that you would report directly to
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LO: 4. Describe the various ways nursing care can be organized and provided.
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7) Which of the following health care organizations provides extended care for people who
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8) Which of the following health care organizations provides comfort and support to a patient
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and the patient's family when the patient has a limited amount of time to live?
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