Workbook Cna ch 1
Two groups who qualify for Medicare :
65 yrs or older and any age with permanent kidney failure or certain circumstances
Another name for a long term care facility is
Extended care facility
Nonprofit organizations cannot own long term care facilities
False
Person directed care means that staff should treat all residents exactly the same
False
Nursing assistants will not
Give out medications or insert or remove tubes
Nursing assistants will:
Help with personal care(bathing and hair care), help with toileting needs, help move residents around, assist with meals, promote self care and independence
Medical social worker
Helps residents get support services, such as counseling
Activities director
Helps residents socialize and stay active
Care given to people who have about 6 months or less to live is called
Hospice care
How is Medicaid determined
Income and special circumstances
Licensed practical nurse (lpn) or licensed vocational nurse (Lvn)
Licensed professional who has completed one to two years of education and is able to administer medications and give treatments
Four parts of Medicare and what each pays for
Part a: care in hospital, skilled nursing facility of care from home health agency or hospice Part b: Doctor services and equipment Part c: private health insurance to provide benefits Part d: medications prescribed for treatment
Assisted living facilties are initially for
People who need some help with daily care
Care given by specialists to restore or improve function after an illness or injury is called
Rehabilitation
People who live in long term care facilities are usually called_bc it is where they live for the duration of their stay
Residents
Most conditions in long term care are chronic. this means that
The condition lasts a long time
Which of the following statements is true of adult day services
This type of care is for people who need some help and supwrvision during certain hours
Culture change means basing care on each individual's needs
True
Facilities that offer specialized care must have specially trained employees
True
Long term care facilities may offer assisted living. Subacute care or specialized care
True
