STNA Midterm Study Guide
Name for long-term care facility - Answer-skilled nursing facility
Assisted living facilities are for what type of patients? - Answer-Patients who are in need of daily
assistants
What type of care is given to a patient with less than six months to live? - Answer-hospice care
What is the definition for chronic conditions in a long-term care facility? - Answer-conditions in which
last a long period of time
Qualifications for Medicare - Answer--Patients with kidney failure or certain disabilities
-Patients who are 65 years or older
The four parts of Medicare - Answer-Hospital insurance (Part A), medical insurance (Part B), managed
care plans (Part C), prescription drug plans (Part D)
Eligibility for Medicaid - Answer-by income and special circumstances
, If a nursing assistant sees a resident in need of help but is not on their assignment sheet, what should
the nurse do? - Answer-The NA should provided care when needed
Actives Director - Answer-plans activities to help residents socialize and stay mentally and physically
active
Licensed Practical nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Answer-must complete one-two
years of education who is able to administer medication and give treatments
Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Answer-Helps residents get support services, such as counseling
Nursing Assistant (NA) - Answer-person who performs assigned nursing tasks and gives personal care
(example: measuring vital signs)
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Answer-a therapist who helps residents to learn to compensate for their
disabilities and assist them with activities of daily living
Physical Therapist (PT or DPT) - Answer-Administers therapy in the form of heat, cold, massage,
ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and exercise to muscles, bones, and joints
Physician or Doctor (MD or DO) - Answer-Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) - Answer-Responsible for resident nutritional status and develops
treatment plans. They are also known for creating special diets to meet a residents needs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Answer-coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care and supervises
nurses awhile they work with residents
Name for long-term care facility - Answer-skilled nursing facility
Assisted living facilities are for what type of patients? - Answer-Patients who are in need of daily
assistants
What type of care is given to a patient with less than six months to live? - Answer-hospice care
What is the definition for chronic conditions in a long-term care facility? - Answer-conditions in which
last a long period of time
Qualifications for Medicare - Answer--Patients with kidney failure or certain disabilities
-Patients who are 65 years or older
The four parts of Medicare - Answer-Hospital insurance (Part A), medical insurance (Part B), managed
care plans (Part C), prescription drug plans (Part D)
Eligibility for Medicaid - Answer-by income and special circumstances
, If a nursing assistant sees a resident in need of help but is not on their assignment sheet, what should
the nurse do? - Answer-The NA should provided care when needed
Actives Director - Answer-plans activities to help residents socialize and stay mentally and physically
active
Licensed Practical nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Answer-must complete one-two
years of education who is able to administer medication and give treatments
Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Answer-Helps residents get support services, such as counseling
Nursing Assistant (NA) - Answer-person who performs assigned nursing tasks and gives personal care
(example: measuring vital signs)
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Answer-a therapist who helps residents to learn to compensate for their
disabilities and assist them with activities of daily living
Physical Therapist (PT or DPT) - Answer-Administers therapy in the form of heat, cold, massage,
ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and exercise to muscles, bones, and joints
Physician or Doctor (MD or DO) - Answer-Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) - Answer-Responsible for resident nutritional status and develops
treatment plans. They are also known for creating special diets to meet a residents needs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Answer-coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care and supervises
nurses awhile they work with residents
