Whenever you have a concern or complaint about an issue at work, to whom should you talk with first?
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The ombudsman.
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What is the Elder Justice Act of 2010?
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Guidelines regarding reporting requirements for any suspicion of a crime committed against an older adult.
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Abuse is:
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Willfully injuring a resident, unreasonably confining a resident, intimidating or punishing a resident, or causing physical harm pain or mental anguish.
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What is neglect?
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Failure to do something that you should have done, such as not providing proper hygiene.
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What is your role in preventing abuse?
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Report any signs of abuse to the charge nurse and administrator immediately.
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How can you best understand each resident that you care for?
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Ask the resident or his or her family or friends what a person likes or dislikes.
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The chain of infection is a process in which:
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Microorganisms are transmitted from one organism to another.
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The method of passing microorganisms by touching is called:
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Direct contact
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What are standard precautions?
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Standard precautions are evidence based practices designed to prevent the transmission of infectious disease.
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What is the minimum amount of time required to wash your hands?
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20 seconds.
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If you are putting on gloves along with a gown and mask, in what order do you put them on?
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Gown, mask, gloves.
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What are the three types of transmission-based precautions used along with standard precautions?
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Airborne, droplet and contact precautions.
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What can you do to help meet the psychosocial needs of a resident in transmission-based precautions?
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Provide as much mental stimulation as possible by offering activities that the resident enjoys.
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What is the difference between disinfection and sterilization?
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Disinfection kills or inhibits the growth of virtually all microorganisms on objects or surfaces, and sterilization completely eliminates all microorganisms from a surface or object.
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You are about to shave a male resident's face. Which of the following statements is true about how you should do this?
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Hold the skin tight and smooth by pulling the skin upward with one hand and shaving with a downward stroke with your other hand.
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Standard precautions are used to prevent transmission of:
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Bloodborne pathogens.
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How does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Bloodborne Pathogen Standard protect workers?
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They require that all long term care facilities follow the CDC standard precautions for bloodborne pathogens, this protects workers from all known and unknown diseases transmitted by blood.
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A resident's care plan is:
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A document that lists a resident's needs and goals as well as the actions and approaches the interdisciplinary team will use to the resident to meet their goals.
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The main source of information about the resident is:
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The resident. (but sometimes I've seen social worker mentioned.)
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What should you remember when you are documenting?
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That the chart is a legal document and that timely and precise reporting of a residents' condition is a priority.
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What are some ways to respect a residents' privacy?
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Knock on the door and wait for permission to enter, ask how they would like their room arranged and never move items in the room without the resident's permission.
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To protect your uniform from contamination when handling soiled linen while making an occupied or unoccupied bed, you should:
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Hold the linen so it does not touch your uniform.
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It is important to make a neat, wrinkle-free bed because:
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Wrinkled sheets can cause skin irritation leading to breakdown.
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When transferring a resident to another unit, wing or room keep in mind that the move can be very stressful for the resident.
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True
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Discharging a resident requires an interdisciplinary approach.
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True
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Proper moving and positioning of the resident correctly can help to:
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All of these: Make the resident comfortable,Make sure there is good blood flow to all body parts., and
Prevent pressure ulcers.
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Fowler's position, which is often used for residents with breathing problems, is described as:
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Lying on the back with head elevated 30 to 60 degrees.
(Though a book says 45-60)
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When you position a resident on their back, their legs should normally be positioned:
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With both legs straight and slightly apart. (It does mention sometimes a pillow)
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When preparing to transfer a resident, what is your first priority?
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Safety.
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What does cuing mean?
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To prompt a resident to get them started. You can do this by telling, teaching or showing them part or all of the steps to take.
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It is important that you always give residents time to respond to your request.
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True
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Residents with dysphagia may have trouble:
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Swallowing their food.
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What are some things that you can do to help a resident enjoy their meal?
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Assist with grooming and toileting, and encourage them to use their dentures, glasses, and hearing aids.
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What should you do if a resident is eating in bed?
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Raise the head of the bed at least 30 degrees.
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What is incontinence?
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The inability to voluntary control elimination.
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Why is it important to know your residents' elimination pattern?
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You will be able to base your care on their needs and it enables you to recognize when a problem occurs or illness changes their pattern.
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To support regular elimination, you must respond to call signals promptly and help residents to the bathroom as soon as they are asked.
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True
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When assisting a resident who is using the bedpan, ensure dignity and privacy by:
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Closing the door, pulling the bedside curtain, and covering the resident's legs.
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When obtaining a "clean-catch" urine specimen, at what stage in the procedure do you clean the perineum?
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Before urination. (I believe)
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To collect a stool specimen, you should:
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Label the specimen container promptly and accurately.
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An important aspect of care when emptying a disposable ostomy bag is:
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Checking the condition of the skin around the stoma.
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Delivering oxygen through a two-pronged tube, secured in place by wrapping the tubing behind the ears is called a:
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Nasal Cannula.
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Learning what motivates residents helps you avoid unpleasant behavior and difficult caregiving.
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True
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What should you do when a resident resists care?
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Stop caregiving immediately!
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Signs that may indicate a resident is in pain include:
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A frown, restlessness or moaning.
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End-of-life care directed at treating the resident's symptoms and providing emotional and spiritual support is called:
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Palliative care.
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Hospice is a program with a specially trained interdisciplinary team that cares for the terminally ill resident, who is expected to die within what time period?
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6 months. (or less)
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The purpose of surveys are to verify that residents of a long term care facilities are receiving proper care, this is done by:
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Both of these: Observing residents and
Evaluation of their condition.
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If you have any questions during the survey process, you should:
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Talk with your charge nurse.
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