Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long-
Term Care Ch. 2 Questions And Answers
Physical Therapist (PT) Evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan to increase
movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and help the
resident regain or maintain mobility.
Occupational Therapist (OT) Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities. May assist in
training residents to perform ADLs.
Assistive or adaptive devices Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled
to perform activities of daily living.
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist Identifies communication
disorders, addresses factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet recovery
goals. Also evaluates a person's ability to swallow food and drink.
Registered Dietitian (RDT) Creates diets for residents with special needs. May supervise
the preparation service of food and educate others about healthy nutritional habits.
, Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long-
Term Care Ch. 2 Questions And Answers
Medical Social Worker (MSW) Determines residents' needs and helps get them support
services, such as counseling or financial assistance. May help residents obtain clothing and
personal items, book appointments, and arrange transportation.
Activities Director or Recreational Therapist Plans activities for residents to help them
socialize and stay physically and mentally active.
Resident and Resident's family Person who condition, treatment, and progress or what the
care team revolve around. Helps plan care and makes choices.
Charting or documenting Writing down important information about the resident.
Professional Having to do with work or a job.
Personal Life outside a job.
Professionalism Behaving properly when on the job.
Term Care Ch. 2 Questions And Answers
Physical Therapist (PT) Evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan to increase
movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and help the
resident regain or maintain mobility.
Occupational Therapist (OT) Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities. May assist in
training residents to perform ADLs.
Assistive or adaptive devices Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled
to perform activities of daily living.
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist Identifies communication
disorders, addresses factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet recovery
goals. Also evaluates a person's ability to swallow food and drink.
Registered Dietitian (RDT) Creates diets for residents with special needs. May supervise
the preparation service of food and educate others about healthy nutritional habits.
, Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long-
Term Care Ch. 2 Questions And Answers
Medical Social Worker (MSW) Determines residents' needs and helps get them support
services, such as counseling or financial assistance. May help residents obtain clothing and
personal items, book appointments, and arrange transportation.
Activities Director or Recreational Therapist Plans activities for residents to help them
socialize and stay physically and mentally active.
Resident and Resident's family Person who condition, treatment, and progress or what the
care team revolve around. Helps plan care and makes choices.
Charting or documenting Writing down important information about the resident.
Professional Having to do with work or a job.
Personal Life outside a job.
Professionalism Behaving properly when on the job.
