CNA state test Flashcards
(33 cards)
Acute care
24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses and injuries
Subacute care
Care given in hospitals or in long-term care facilities for people who need less care than for an, but more care than for a chronic illness
Adult day services
For people who need some help and supervision during certain hours, but do not live in the facility where care is provided
Person-centered care
A type of care that places emphasis on the person needing care and their individuality and capabilities
Trauma-informed care
An approach to patient care that recognizes that people may have experience trauma in their lives and that their trauma, experiences, and preferences should be considered while providing care
Medicare
A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, have certain disabilities or permanent kidney failure, or are ill and cannot work
Medicaid
A medical assistance program for people who have a low income, as well as for people with disabilities
What is the purpose of the Chain of Command?
The chain of command protects employees and employers from liability
Liability
A legal term that means someone can be held responsible for harming someone else
Scope of practice
Care plan
Policy
Procedure
Compassionate
Empathy
Sympathy
Tactful
Conscientious
Ethics
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
Cite
Informed consent
Abuse
Physical abuse
