Chapter 2

Question 1

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Answer 1

Common daily tasks such as, dressing, eating, grooming, elimination or bathing.

Question 2

Assisted Living Facility (ALF)

Answer 2

Assisted living facilities are for people needing assistance with ADLs but wishing to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Assisted living exists to bridge the gap between independent living nursing homes.

Question 3

Advocate

Answer 3

Is a person who defends another person.

Question 4

Ambulation

Answer 4

To walk in an upright position, or assist someone to walk.

Question 5

Assault

Answer 5

An attempt or threat to cause physical harm to a resident.

Question 6

Confidentiality

Answer 6

Keeping information about another person to oneself and sharing it only under appropriate circumstances.

Question 7

DNR & DNAR

Answer 7

Do Not (Attempt) to Resuscitate. An order stating a resident should not be revived.

Question 8

Empathy

Answer 8

Ability to experience the feelings and thoughts of another person.

Question 9

Geriatrics

Answer 9

Related to the elder. (old people or aging).

Question 10

Gerontology

Answer 10

Is the study of the elderly.

Question 11

Health Team

Answer 11

All health care personnel, plus the resident’s and the resident’s family; all are involved in returning the resident to the highest level of health and well-being.

Question 12

Invasion of Privacy

Answer 12

Exposing a person’s private affairs, or using a person’s name or photograph without their permission.

Question 13

Living Will

Answer 13

Legal document that outlines how much medical care a person wants to receive and whether the person wants to be resuscitated if in a near-death or vegetative state.

Question 14

Long Term Care (LTC)

Answer 14

Medical and personal care that is provided to long-term resident’s of nursing homes or rehabilitation centers.

Question 15

Negligence

Answer 15

Failure to act in a reasonable, caring manner toward a resident.

Question 16

Ombudsman

Answer 16

A public official designated to investigate resident complaints.

Question 17

Physical Abuse

Answer 17

Physical violence or pain inflicted on a resident.

Question 18

Psychological Abuse

Answer 18

Emotional or psychological manipulation used to compel a resident to do something they do not want or that is not in their best interests.

Question 19

Sexual Battery

Answer 19

Any non-consensual touching of the intimate parts of a resident.

Question 20

Simple Battery

Answer 20

Any form of non-consensual, harmful, or insulting contact on the resident, even if no injury occurs.

Question 21

Policy

Answer 21

An official statement of the steps to take to do something at a facility.

Question 22

Procedure

Answer 22

An official statement of the steps to take to do something at a facility.

Question 23

What is the proper introduction before giving care to a resident?

Answer 23

KNOCK 3x
Hello Mrs.Smith my name is Sadie Desroches I am going to be your nursing assistant today.
How are you doing today?
Okay.
Today I am going to be providing you with (_____) care is that alright with you?
Okay, Here is you Call Light (Let them know your checking and placing it in the hand or near them)
I am going to step out and wash my hands first and then I am just going to go and grab the rest of the materials I am going to need for this procedure. I will be back in a few moments.
Close curtain for privacy

Question 24

What can CNAs not do?

Answer 24

-Give medications
-Insert tubes or other medical devices into body open.
-Take verbal or telephone orders from doctors
-Perform procedure with a sterile technique
-Discuss info about the planned medical or surgical
treatment with the resident or resident’s family.
-Discuss info concerning a resident with anyone except
members of the LTC team (HEPA)
-Make diagnosis or prescribe treatments or medications
for residents
-Ignore an order or request to do something just
because you are not trained or legally authorized to do
it

Question 25

Defamation

Answer 25

Injury to a resident's reputation caused by making willful and malicious statements about him to a third person; can be libel (written), or slander (spoken).

Question 26

False Imprisonment

Answer 26

The resident is held or restrained without a medical order.

Question 27

Fraud

Answer 27

An intentional act or statement that deceptively causes a resident to give up property or some lawful right.

Question 28

Malpractice

Answer 28

The liability that arises when one has not met the standards of care required in one's profession, and harm to the resident is a result.

Question 29

Department Central Abuse Hotline

Answer 29

Anyone who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect, that a vulnerable adult has been or is being abused, neglected or exploited shall immediately call DCAH. Anyone who has failure to report known or suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation is considered a criminal offense.

Question 30

Resident's Rights

Answer 30

In Florida, all LTC residents keep their rights as citizens.

Question 31

OBRA '87

Answer 31

"The resident has a right to a dignified existence, self--determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside and outside the facility."

Question 32

What comes first?

Answer 32

Resident safety comes first.