Long-term care: 24-hour care provided for people with ongoing conditions who are generally unable to manage their activities of daily living. With this type of care, the young and the elderly are able to spend their days together (Fig. CMS has many other responsibilities as well. The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care Guidelines: Professional Behavior Fig. Describe guidelines for pain management 240. vii Learning Objective Page Learning Objective Page 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance 1. She should always ask if she needs more information or is unsure about something. For example, one basic policy is that the chain of command must always be followed. One nurse administers medications, while another gives treatments. For example, a change in a resident s ability to dress himself may signal a greater problem. Note: If book originally included a CD-rom or DVD they must be included or some buyback vendors will not offer the price listed here. 6 Infection Prevention and Control. This shows courtesy and respect. Common nursing assistant tasks include the following: Serving meal trays and feeding residents (Fig.
G Keep shoes and laces clean. The CMS website is Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or older. Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving, 5e by Diana Dugan RN (Author) ISBN-13: 978-160425121... more »0 ISBN-10: 1604251212 Edition: 5th The fifth edition of this comprehensive nursing assistant training textbook is organized by body system, which gives students a context for learning. Define important words in this chapter 484 2. 20 The Respiratory System. Explain the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) 21 6.
Washington State Department of Health is the agency responsible for individual licensure. Some health science teachers have found that using a digital curriculum like HealthCenter21 in conjunction with their CNA textbooks is the perfect way to help their students prepare for their careers. Information about residents' legal rights, as well as how to reinforce person-centered care, may be found throughout the book in highly visible blue boxes. G Meet and maintain all educational requirements.
Demonstrate how to respond to medical emergencies 128 3. Discuss reasons for incontinence 304 8. The care team is made up of many different types of professionals. Describe the steps taken if a nursing assistant is suspected of abuse 27 10. You can expect that the other chapters will have the same structure and the same type of questions. Identify communication guidelines for the comatose resident 61 12. Provide for the resident s privacy with a curtain, screen, or door.