FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Know which residents make up the majority of Long-term Care facility admissions [page 1]

Difference between a policy and a procedure [page 5] Policy is a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs. (Example, a very basic policy is that healthcare information must remain confidential.) Procedure is a method or way of doing something. (Example, your facility will have a procedure for reporting information about residents. The procedure explains what form to complete, when and how often to fill it out, and to whom it is given.)
Scope of practice for nursing assistants, specific tasks outside of the scope of practice [page 15] The things you are allowed to do and how to do them correctly. Tasks outside the scope of practice: NAs do not administer medications unless trained and signed to do so, NAs do not honor a request to do something outside the scope of practice, not listed in the care plan, or not on the assignment sheet, NAs do not usually perform procedures that require sterile technique. NAs do not diagnose or prescribe treatments or medication, NAs do not tell the resident or the family the diagnosis or the medical treatment plan.

Describe the purpose of the care plan [page 16] A care plan is created for each resident by the nurse or doctor. The care plan is a guide to help the resident reach and maintain the best level of health possible.

Long-term care survey process [page1] Surveyors study how well staff care for residents. They focus on how resident’s nutritional needs are being met. They interview residents and family and observe staff’s interactions with residents and the care given. They review resident’s charts and observe meals.

Define ethics and laws [page 20] Ethics and laws guide our behavior. Ethics are knowledge of right and wrong. Laws are rules set by the government to help people