term care fourth edition) Chapter 2 Exam
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Nursing Assistant (NA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ACCURATE ANSWER-
performs assigned tasks, such as measuring vital signs, and provides or assists with
personal care, such as bathing residents and helping with elimination needs.
Registered Nurse (RN) - ACCURATE ANSWER-In a long-term care facility, a registered
nurse coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - ACCURATE
ANSWER-An LPN administers medications and gives treatments.
Physician or Doctor (MD [medical doctor] or DO [doctor of osteopathy]) - ACCURATE
ANSWER-A doctor diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment.
Physical Therapist (PT) - ACCURATE ANSWER-A physical therapist evaluates a
person and develops a treatment plan to increase movement, improve circulation,
promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and regain or maintain mobility.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - ACCURATE ANSWER-An occupational therapist helps
residents learn to adapt to disabilities.
Assistive or Adaptive Devices - ACCURATE ANSWER-Special equipment that helps a
person who is ill or disabled to perform activities of daily living
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - ACCURATE ANSWER-A speech language
pathologist, or speech therapist, identifies communication disorders, addresses factors
involved in the recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet recovery goals. They also
evaluate the person's ability to swallow.
, Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) - ACCURATE ANSWER-A registered dietitian
assesses a resident's nutritional status and develops a treatment plan to improve health
and manage illness.
Medical Social Worker (MSW) - ACCURATE ANSWER-A medical social worker
determines residents' needs and helps get them support services, such as counseling
and financial assistance. They may even book appointments and transportation.
Activities Director or Recreational Therapist - ACCURATE ANSWER-Plans activities for
the residents to help them socialize and stay physically and mentally active.
Resident and Resident's Family - ACCURATE ANSWER-The resident is an important
member of the care team. The residents' family may also be involved in these
decisions.
Common CNA Duties - ACCURATE ANSWER-*Bathing residents *Assisting with
grooming tasks *Helping residents with elimination needs *Assisting with ROM
exercises and ambulation *Transferring residents from bed to chair or wheelchair
*Measuring vital signs *Assisting with meals *Helping residents dress and undress *
Giving backrubs *Helping with mouth care *Making and changing Beds *Keeping
residents' living areas neat and clean *Caring for supplies and equipment
Three things CNA's cannot do: - ACCURATE ANSWER-*Insert or Removal of tubes
*Give tube feedings
*Change sterile dressings
Can CNA's pass meds? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Some states allow CNA's to give
medications if they have completed additional, specialized course for medications and
meet requirements of the individual facility.
Professional - ACCURATE ANSWER-means having to do with work or a job.
Personal - ACCURATE ANSWER-refers to life outside a job, such as family, friends,
and home life.