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Exam 1
Term | Definition |
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Purpose of OBRA | - Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - Federal law (1987) - Improves quality of life of residents living in a nursing home environment - Defines requirements for nurse aide training and competency evaluation |
Who are the nursing members of the Healthcare Team? | - Nurse Aid |
Characteristics of an effective team | - Climate ( members are interested, involved and relaxed) - Communication (open and two-way, ideas/feelings encouraged) - Interactions (people like to work with each other) - Goals and tasks are appropriate and under stood -Cooperation and respect |
General duties of a CNA | - Monitoring, documenting, and reporting vital signs - Management of pain as directed by the nursing care plan - Application of warm/cold - Dressing changes |
To stop infection, how many links must be broken | -At least one - You can break any link of infection. |
Items in PPE | 1. Gloves 2. Gowns 3. Face mask 4. Goggles 5. Face shields |
Anaerobic organisms thrive in what environment? |