Exam 4 Flashcards
What is an OT
An occupational therapist helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities
What do OTs usually use to help residents
Often they use special equipment called assistive devices
What are nursing assistants not allowed to do
Insert or remove tubes or change sterile dressings
To reiterate, what do NAs not do (1 thing this time)
Perform procedures that require sterile technique
Should NAs do activities not listen on the care plan
NO
What are ethics
The knowledge of right and wrong
What should NAs and other healthcare providers be guided by
A code of ethics
What should an NA do if they see or suspect abuse
If an NA sees or suspects that another caregiver, family member, or resident is abusing a resident, they must report this immediately to the nurse in charge –> Not optional, the law
What should an NA do if a resident refuses care
Respect the resident’s refusal of care. It is their legal right to refuse treatment and care. That being said, it should immediately be reported to the nurse
What does it mean to respect confidentiality
To keep private things private
What is a durable power of attorney for health care
A signed, dated, and witnessed legal document that appoints someone else to make medical decisions for a person in the event that they become unable to do so
What is another term for a durable power of attorney for health care
A health care proxy
What are cliches
Phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything
Should an NA be a good listener
Yes. They should allow the resident to express their ideas completely and concentrate on what the resident is saying without interupting
What does it mean to ignore a resident’s request
Ignoring a resident request is considered negligent behavior
What is the most important way to stop the spread of infefction
Handwashing. All caregivers should wash their hands often
How can transmission of infectious diseases be blocked
Using proper infection prevention practices, like handwashing
What is one reason why the elderly are at a higher risk for infection
They have limited mobility, which is another risk factor for serious problems, such as pressure injuries, skin infections, and pneumonia
Which falls should be reported to the superviso
All falls
What are the two steps to correctly respond to emergencies
Assess the situation and assess the victim
What should be done to treat a burn
Use clean, cool water to decrease skin temp and prevent further injury (not using ice or ice water because it can cause more skin damage)
How should an NA respond to fainting
Immediately alert the nurse, have resident lie flat on back and elevate the legs about 12 inches (if no back, neck, head, spinal, or abdominal injuries, difficulty breathing, or fractures)
What is the main goal during a siezure
To keep the resident safe
How should NAs encourage independance
By encouraging residents to do as much as possible for themselves, even when it’s easier for the NA to do it
