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17 Cards in this Set
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Role of NA |
Observe & report important events/ changes in resident; help with ADLs |
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RN |
Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care |
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Physician |
Diagnoses disease or disability; prescribes treatment |
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Physical therapist |
Creates treatment plan to increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability and regain/maintain normal body function |
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OT |
Helps residents learn to adapt to their disabilities |
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SLP |
Evaluates and develops plan of care for recovery of communication disorders; evaluates ability to swallow food and drinks |
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MSW |
Determines needs and helps get support services |
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6 NAs duties |
Bathing Vital signs Assists with oral care Caring for supplies and equipment Back rubs Keep residents living area clean |
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2 duties NAs do not usually perform |
Give medications Administer feeding tubes |
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7 professional behaviors |
Be on time Properly groomed NO discussion of personal problems ALWAYS explain care before providing Participate in education programs Completing tasks efficiently NEVER use profanity |
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8 personal qualities important of NAS |
Compassionate Empathetic Sympathetic Tactful(showing sensitivity) Concientous Dependable Patient Respectful |
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Chain of command |
Protects from liability |
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3 jobs outside of scope of practice |
Procedures requiring sterile technique Diagnose illness; prescribe treatment Tell resident or family diagnosis or treatment plan |
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3 factors considered when forming care plan |
Residents goals, priorities, expectations Health and physical condition Diagnosis and treatment |
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Nursing process |
Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation |
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5 rights of delegation |
Right task Right circumstance Right person Right direction/communication Right supervision/evaluation |
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Steps in managing time and assignments |
Prioritize Make a schedule Combine activities Get help Plane ahead |
