Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Ltc. 4Th Edition

Front 1

What is long-term care?

Back 1

Care given in LTC facilities for people who need 24 hour skilled care.

Front 2

List one face about the following healthcare setting: assisted living facilities

Back 2

Allow for a home-like environment for their residents, who do not need 24 hour skilled care.

Front 3

List one face about the following healthcare setting: adult day services

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For people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours, but do not live in the facility where care is provided.

Front 4

List one face about the following healthcare setting: acute care

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24 hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for short-term immediate care for illnesses or injuries.

Front 5

List one face about the following healthcare setting: subacute care

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Skilled care given in hospitals or LTC facilities for people who need less care (short-term) for sudden illnesses or injuries, but more care (long-term) than chronic illnesses.

Front 6

List one face about the following healthcare setting: outpatient care

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Care given to people who have had treatments, procedures, or surgeries and need short-term skilled care.

Front 7

List one face about the following healthcare setting: rehabilitation

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Care given by specialists, either physical, occupational, and speech therapists to improve or restore function after illness or injury.

Front 8

List one face about the following healthcare setting: hospice care

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Care given in facilities or homes for people who have approximately 6 months left to live, includes giving physical or emotional care and comfort until the person dies, and supports the family during the process.

Front 9

List 5 services commonly offered at LTC facilities.

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Physical, occupational, speech therapy. Wound care. Care of different tubes and catheters. Nutritional therapy. Management of chronic diseases such as Alzheimers, AIDS, COPD, Diabetes, CHF, Cancer.

Front 10

Who makes up the majority of residents in long-term care - men or women?

Back 10

White, non- Hispanic women over age 65.

Front 11

What are two general categories of residents who stay in a care facility for less than six months?

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Residents admitted for terminal care, and residents admitted for rehabilitation or temporary illness.

Front 12

List five common policies at LTC facilities.

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Healthcare information must remain confidential (HIPAA). The care plan must always be followed. NA's should not do bnb tasks that are not included in the job description. NA's must report important changes in residents to a nurse. NA's should not discuss personal problems with residents or residents' families. NA's should not take money or gifts from residents or residents' families. NA's must be on time for work and must be dependable.

Front 13

When surveyors visit a facility, what do they study and observe?

Back 13

Study how well staff care for residents. Focus on residents' nutritional, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs are being met. They interview residents and their families and observe the staff's interactions with residents and the care given.

Front 14

Whom does Medicare insurance cover?

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People aged 65 or older, or people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities.

Front 15

Define person-centered care.

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(aka: person-directed care) Emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care, and recognizes and develops his/her capabilities.

Front 16

Describe what each of these care team members does: nursing assistant

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Performs assigned tasks, such as measuring vital signs, and provides or assists with personal care, such as bathing residents and helping with elimination needs.

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Describe what each of these care team members does: registered nurse

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Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care. Administering special treatments and giving medications as prescribed by a physician. Also assigns tasks and supervises daily care of residents by nursing assistants.

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Describe what each of these care team members does: physician

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Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment.

Front 19

Describe what each of these care team members does: physical therapist

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Evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan to increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and regain or maintain mobility.

Front 20

Describe what each of these care team members does: occupational therapist

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Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by training residents to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, using adaptive devices. They evaluate a resident's needs and develop a treatment program.

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Describe what each of these care team members does: speech-language pathologist

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Identifies communication disorders, addresses factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet recovery goals. Teaches exercises to help improve or overcome speech problems. Evaluates a person's ability to swallow food and drink.

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Describe what each of these care team members does: registered dietitian

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Assesses a resident's nutritional status and develops a treatment plan to improve health and manage illness. Creates diets to meet special needs, and may aslo supervise the preparation of food and educate people about nutrition.