CNA Chap 1

Person-centered care means that staff should treat all residents exactly the same.

• True

• False

Trauma-informed care seeks to consider a person's trauma, experiences, and preferences while providing care.

• True

• False

List two groups of people who qualify for Medicare.

• 1. Older than 65 2. Disabled/ill and can't work

• 1. Children under 12 2. College students

• 1. People with private insurance 2. People who travel frequently

• 1. Employed individuals under 30 2. People with gym memberships

List the four parts of Medicare and what each helps pay for.

• PA: Hospital & skilled nursing care, care from home health PB: Doctor services/medical services, and equipment PC: Private health insurance providing Medicare benefits PD: Medications prescribed for treatment

• PA: Dental care, vision, and hearing aids PB: Cosmetic surgery and elective procedures PC: Over-the-counter medications PD: Gym memberships

• PA: Long-term custodial care PB: Alternative therapies and acupuncture PC: International travel insurance PD: Nutritional supplements

• PA: Routine physical exams only PB: Emergency room visits only PC: Chiropractic care only PD: Vaccinations only

How is eligibility for Medicaid determined?

• Through low income and disabilities

• By age only

• By citizenship only

• By employment status only

Which of the following are tasks that nursing assistants are not allowed to perform?

• Administering medications, performing sterile procedures, making medical diagnoses

• Assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing residents

• Measuring vital signs, reporting changes in condition, and documenting care

• Helping residents with mobility, toileting, and grooming

What is one reason that observing and reporting changes in a resident’s condition is important?

• It is important to note changes to determine the patient's health status and to best accommodate the patient.

• It helps the resident make their own medical decisions without any input.

• It allows the resident to avoid all medical interventions.

• It ensures that the resident will never need to see a doctor again.

If a nursing assistant sees a resident who is not on his assignment sheet but who needs help, the NA should:

• Ignore the resident and continue with assigned tasks.

• Help the resident if it is safe to do so and report to the nurse.

• Tell the resident to wait for their assigned caregiver.

• Leave the area immediately.

Which of the following statements is true of the chain of command?

• It describes the line of authority.

• It is the same as the care team.

• It details the survey process for each facility.

• Nursing assistants are at the top of the chain of command.

Liability is a legal term that means

• The line of authority in a facility

• Ignoring a resident’s call light

• Someone can be held responsible for harming someone else

• A task that a person is not trained for