CNA Study Guide (Letter O)

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Data or information that is measurable, observable, and verifiable.

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Objective

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Factual information collected using the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.

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Objective data

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A law passed by the federal government that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staffing requirements, resident assessment instructions, and information on rights for residents.

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OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)

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The practice of monitoring a patient's condition to diagnose a problem, manage a short-term acute illness, or determine if a patient needs a higher level of inpatient care.

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Observation

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A legal advocate for residents in long-term care facilities.

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Ombudsman

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Questions that cannot be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' and require the respondents to elaborate on their points.

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Open-ended questions

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The practices and procedures aimed at maintaining the health and cleanliness of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity.

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Oral care

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The practices and measures taken to maintain the health and cleanliness of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity.

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Oral hygiene

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A measurement of body temperature taken by placing a thermometer in the mouth under the tongue.

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Oral temperature

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A person’s awareness of person, place, and time.

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Orientation