STNA THE BASIC
Residents' Rights – answer Culture Change and Person-Directed Care; Are newer
models of care that are adopted by some of the LTCFs. These models promote
meaningful environments with individualized approaches to care.
Culture Change - answer A term given to the process of transforming services for elders
so that they are based on the values and practices of the person receiving care. Culture
change involves respecting both elders and those working with them. Core values are
promoting choice, dignity, respect, self-determination, and purposeful living. To honor
culture change, care settings may need to change their organization practices, physical
environments, and relationships.
Person-directed care - answer Emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs
care, and seeks to build community by recognizing and developing each person's
capabilities. Promoting dignity and providing caring environments is the key.
Medicare - answer A federal health insurance program that was established in 1965 for
ppl aged 65 or older. It also covers ppl of any age with permanent kidney failure of
certain disabilities.
4 Parts of Medicare - answer1. Helps pay for care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility
or for care from a home health agency or hospice.
2. Helps pay for doctor services and other medical services and equipment.
3. Allows private health insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits.
4. Helps pay for medications prescribed for treatment. Medicare will only pay for care it
determines to be medically necessary.
Medicaid - answerA medical assistance program for low-income people, as well as for
people with disabilities. It is funded by both the federal government and each state.
Eligibility and coverage varies from state to state and is determined by income and
special circumstances. ppl must qualify for this program.
Other titles of Nursing Assistants - answerThe titles given for nursing assistant are
varied state by state. Here are some of the titles used:
1. Nurse Aide
2. Certified nurse aide
3. Patient care technician
4. Certified Nursing Assistant
, Tasks of Nursing Assistants (NAs) - answerNA's perform assigned nursing tasks such
as
Taking resident's temperature
Bathing Res
Helping with hair care
Promoting independence and self-care
Helping res with toileting needs
Assisting res to move around safely
Keeping res' living areas neat and clean
Assisting with meals
Caring for supplies and equipment
Helping residents dress
Making beds
Giving backrubs
Helping res with mouth care
Tasks that NA should not do - answerNA are not allowed to do the following
Insert or remove tube feeding
Give medications (A Nurse task)
Charting or Documenting - answerNA's duty of recording important information about
the resident by carefully observing and reporting accurately on chart and
documentation.
Who are part of the health professional team - answerdoctors
nurses
social workers
therapists
dietitians
specialists
the residents
resident's family
The team work closely together to meet goals which include helping residents to
recover from illnesses and to do as much as possible for themselves.
Care Team - answerHealth professionals with a wide range of education and
experience which help care of the residents.
Member of care team - answerNA (Nursing assistant)
RN (Register Nurse)
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
Physician or Doctor (MD(Medical Doctor) or DO (doctor of osteopathy))
Physical Therapist (PTor DPT)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Residents' Rights – answer Culture Change and Person-Directed Care; Are newer
models of care that are adopted by some of the LTCFs. These models promote
meaningful environments with individualized approaches to care.
Culture Change - answer A term given to the process of transforming services for elders
so that they are based on the values and practices of the person receiving care. Culture
change involves respecting both elders and those working with them. Core values are
promoting choice, dignity, respect, self-determination, and purposeful living. To honor
culture change, care settings may need to change their organization practices, physical
environments, and relationships.
Person-directed care - answer Emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs
care, and seeks to build community by recognizing and developing each person's
capabilities. Promoting dignity and providing caring environments is the key.
Medicare - answer A federal health insurance program that was established in 1965 for
ppl aged 65 or older. It also covers ppl of any age with permanent kidney failure of
certain disabilities.
4 Parts of Medicare - answer1. Helps pay for care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility
or for care from a home health agency or hospice.
2. Helps pay for doctor services and other medical services and equipment.
3. Allows private health insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits.
4. Helps pay for medications prescribed for treatment. Medicare will only pay for care it
determines to be medically necessary.
Medicaid - answerA medical assistance program for low-income people, as well as for
people with disabilities. It is funded by both the federal government and each state.
Eligibility and coverage varies from state to state and is determined by income and
special circumstances. ppl must qualify for this program.
Other titles of Nursing Assistants - answerThe titles given for nursing assistant are
varied state by state. Here are some of the titles used:
1. Nurse Aide
2. Certified nurse aide
3. Patient care technician
4. Certified Nursing Assistant
, Tasks of Nursing Assistants (NAs) - answerNA's perform assigned nursing tasks such
as
Taking resident's temperature
Bathing Res
Helping with hair care
Promoting independence and self-care
Helping res with toileting needs
Assisting res to move around safely
Keeping res' living areas neat and clean
Assisting with meals
Caring for supplies and equipment
Helping residents dress
Making beds
Giving backrubs
Helping res with mouth care
Tasks that NA should not do - answerNA are not allowed to do the following
Insert or remove tube feeding
Give medications (A Nurse task)
Charting or Documenting - answerNA's duty of recording important information about
the resident by carefully observing and reporting accurately on chart and
documentation.
Who are part of the health professional team - answerdoctors
nurses
social workers
therapists
dietitians
specialists
the residents
resident's family
The team work closely together to meet goals which include helping residents to
recover from illnesses and to do as much as possible for themselves.
Care Team - answerHealth professionals with a wide range of education and
experience which help care of the residents.
Member of care team - answerNA (Nursing assistant)
RN (Register Nurse)
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
Physician or Doctor (MD(Medical Doctor) or DO (doctor of osteopathy))
Physical Therapist (PTor DPT)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
