Final Exam - STNA
Emergencies: Patients - Answer-stay with patient and call for help
Emergencies: Fires - Answer-RACE:
R - Rescue and Remove
A - Active alarm and call 911
C - Contain Fire by closing doors and windows
E - Extinguish and Evacuate
Bleeding - Answer-apply pressure and call for help
clean and dry dressing/cloth
wear gloves and practice universal safety precautions
Burns - Answer-Rinse and use a cool moist compress
No Ice, grease, ointment
Seizures - Answer-1. The sudden attack or recurrence of a disease
2. A single episode of epilepsy, often named for the type it represents
,keep them safe
protect the head
call for help
DO NOT restrain
scope of practice - Answer-Most commonly defined by state law; outlines the care you are able to
provide for the patient.
Role of STNA - Answer-assists with ADLs, personal care and performs vital signs
Role of RN - Answer-coordinates and manages care, develops care plans, gives medications from MD/DO
and treats
Role of MD/DO - Answer-diagnoses and treats patients
Role of PT - Answer-physical exercise, braces mobility devices, provides rehab for patients
Role of OT - Answer-provides and teaches about adaptive equipment, modifies environment for a
patient
Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist - Answer-identify the patient communication disorder
swallowing evaluation
Role of RD - Answer-plans menus and takes into consideration needs of patient to adapt menus
, Chain of Command - Answer-the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest
level
Policy - Answer-A proposed or adopted course or principle of action - what to do
Procedure - Answer-An established or official way of doing something
steps to put policy in action
how to do it
right to confidentiality - Answer-can only share information to those who need to provide care -
information can only be shared with those on the care team
Privacy is a LEGAL right
Resident Rights - Answer-specify how residents must be treated while living in a facility
ethical code of conduct for healthcare workers
What are the resident rights? - Answer-rights identified by OBRA relative to residents in long-term care
facilitiesrights include:
Quality of Life
Service and activités to maintain a high level of wellness
The right to be fully informed about rights and services The right to participate in their own care
The right to be told of changes in their condition
The right to make independent choices
The right to privacy and confidentiality
The right to dignity, respect and freedom
The right to security of posessions
The right to be informed of transfers and discharges The right to complain
Emergencies: Patients - Answer-stay with patient and call for help
Emergencies: Fires - Answer-RACE:
R - Rescue and Remove
A - Active alarm and call 911
C - Contain Fire by closing doors and windows
E - Extinguish and Evacuate
Bleeding - Answer-apply pressure and call for help
clean and dry dressing/cloth
wear gloves and practice universal safety precautions
Burns - Answer-Rinse and use a cool moist compress
No Ice, grease, ointment
Seizures - Answer-1. The sudden attack or recurrence of a disease
2. A single episode of epilepsy, often named for the type it represents
,keep them safe
protect the head
call for help
DO NOT restrain
scope of practice - Answer-Most commonly defined by state law; outlines the care you are able to
provide for the patient.
Role of STNA - Answer-assists with ADLs, personal care and performs vital signs
Role of RN - Answer-coordinates and manages care, develops care plans, gives medications from MD/DO
and treats
Role of MD/DO - Answer-diagnoses and treats patients
Role of PT - Answer-physical exercise, braces mobility devices, provides rehab for patients
Role of OT - Answer-provides and teaches about adaptive equipment, modifies environment for a
patient
Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist - Answer-identify the patient communication disorder
swallowing evaluation
Role of RD - Answer-plans menus and takes into consideration needs of patient to adapt menus
, Chain of Command - Answer-the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest
level
Policy - Answer-A proposed or adopted course or principle of action - what to do
Procedure - Answer-An established or official way of doing something
steps to put policy in action
how to do it
right to confidentiality - Answer-can only share information to those who need to provide care -
information can only be shared with those on the care team
Privacy is a LEGAL right
Resident Rights - Answer-specify how residents must be treated while living in a facility
ethical code of conduct for healthcare workers
What are the resident rights? - Answer-rights identified by OBRA relative to residents in long-term care
facilitiesrights include:
Quality of Life
Service and activités to maintain a high level of wellness
The right to be fully informed about rights and services The right to participate in their own care
The right to be told of changes in their condition
The right to make independent choices
The right to privacy and confidentiality
The right to dignity, respect and freedom
The right to security of posessions
The right to be informed of transfers and discharges The right to complain
