Term
| What is the purpose for completing the CNA course? |
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Definition
| To gain knowledge and skills needed to work with/care for people who live in adult care homes and long-term units of hospitals. |
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| What are the federal requirements related to CNA education? |
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| Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 87), all states must maintain education and competency testing standards |
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Definition
| air, food, water, elimination, activity, rest, sleep, sex/sexuality, safety/security, belongingness/love, self-esteem/respect,self-actualization |
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Term
| What are some psychological losses that may accompany aging or increasing disability? |
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Definition
| Ability to work/earn income, social relationships/companionship, home and property, physical losses |
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Term
| List aspects of independent living at risk for loss when becoming a resident in a care home. |
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Definition
| Privacy, control over space/personal possessions, responsibilities for home maintainence, social contact outside the facility |
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Term
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Definition
The right to safe and adequate care.
The right to information about nursing home policies/procedures.
The right to participate in and determine your own plan of care.
The right to notice of transfer or discharge.
The right to exercise rights.
The right to manage financial affairs.
The right to be free from abuse and restraints.
The right to privacy and respect.
The right to freely associate, communicate and correspond with others in private.
The right to maintain personal possessions.
The right to not be required to work. |
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Term
| What are some expectations that the resident or resident's family might have of a CNA? |
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Definition
| Look neat and clean. Wear appropriate clothing. Be positive. Know the resident. Listen to requests. Be competent. Encourage independence. Have integrity. |
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| What are some typical care home goals? |
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Definition
| Provide quality of life to each resident, provide services and activities that aid the resident in attaining their highest well-being, provide quality care, an environment that is safe and home-like. |
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