NURC 1001: EXAM 1
Tasks and responsibilities of a nurse aid Answer- -Respecting the patient/residents -Knowing the rules, following the rules -Record and report the actions of the patient/residents -Assist in ADLs (dressing, hygiene, bath, mobility, nourishment and elimination of waste) -promoting residents rights OBRA Answer- Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 Are there any limitations? Answer- -cannot give medications or oxygen -insert or take out tubes -take orders from the doctors -Perform procedures that require sterile techniques Acute care Answer- 24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries; generally given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers rehabilitation and restorative care Answer- The goal is to return persons to their highest possible level of physical and mental functioning and to independence.Work ethics and behavior at work Answer- You have to be on time, keep your promises to the patient/residents. help the patients/residents, and be professional.Who does a nurse aide report to if something is wrong? Answer- The license nurse.What information about a resident would you communicate to other team members?Answer- Tell the doctor and nurses about the residents like what is wrong with them for example any changes, conditions, refusing to eat, skin conditions, and difficult of sleep they got.When you should tell the team? Answer- You must notified the nurse right away.What is clarifying? Answer- make vague topics clear; to make sure both parties understand Opened ended questions Answer- questions a person is to answer in his or her own words Close end questions Answer- Questions designed to limit the customer's responses to one or two words.
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