Role of the Nurse Aide Exam Questions
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Describe the Chain of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-The chain of command
describes the line of authority and helps to make sure that residents get proper health
care.
1.) The Nursing Assistant (NAs):
2.) Staff Nurses (RNs, LPNs)
3.) Charge Nurse
4.) Nursing Supervisor
5.) MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set)
6.) Staff Development Coordinator
7.) Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
8.) Director of Nursing (DON)
9.) Medical Doctor (MD)
, 10.) Administrator
Other Services:
(Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language-Pathologist)
Long-Term Care (LTC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Care given in long-term care facilities for
people who need 24-hour skilled care.
Skilled Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse
or therapist
Length of Stay - CORRECT ANSWER-The numver of days a person stays in a care
facility
Terminal Lillness - CORRECT ANSWER-A disease or condition that wille eventually
cause death.
Chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Long-term or long-lasting
Diagnoses - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical conditions determined by a doctor
Home Health Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Health care that is provided in a person's
home.
Assisted Living - CORRECT ANSWER-Residences for people do not need 24-hour
skilled care, but do require some help with daily care.