Healthcare Essentials: Understanding Settings, Care, and Procedures Quiz

Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and support for individuals with a terminal illness who have a life expectancy of six months or less. Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Urgent Care facilities serve different purposes and patient populations.

Long-term care facilities typically cater to individuals with chronic conditions requiring ongoing care and support, making the correct answer that most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.

In the scenario described, it is important for the nursing assistant to show appreciation for the gesture while also maintaining professional boundaries by refusing the gift.

A procedure is a precise series of steps to achieve a specific goal; different from a technique which is a specific method or way of performing tasks, an algorithm which is a specific set of instructions to solve a problem, and a strategy which is a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal.

Medicare is a federally-funded health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as younger individuals with certain disabilities or illnesses. It helps cover certain medical expenses such as hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs.

Physicians (MDs) are licensed healthcare professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians play important roles in patient care, but they do not have the authority to diagnose diseases or prescribe treatment like physicians do.

The correct answer emphasizes the essential role of the resident in the care team, highlighting that the focus is on their well-being and progress.

Reporting a resident's changes and problems to the nurse is essential to ensure the care plan is updated in response to any evolving medical needs. It is the responsibility of the nursing assistant to communicate any changes to the healthcare team in order to provide the best possible care for the resident.

Nursing Assistants (NAs) are responsible for assisting residents with various daily tasks, including helping them with toileting needs.

Maintaining confidentiality is crucial in a professional relationship between a nursing assistant (NA) and a resident to build trust and ensure privacy protection.

Maintaining professionalism in the workplace involves practices such as documenting carefully, meeting work deadlines, keeping confidential information private, and communicating openly with supervisors. Thus, the correct answer is 'Documenting carefully' as it exemplifies a professional relationship with an employer.

The chain of command in a healthcare setting provides a clear hierarchy of authority and responsibility, ensuring that decisions are made efficiently, conflicts are resolved effectively, and that all actions are in compliance with regulations to protect nursing assistants and their employers from liability.

It is important for a nursing assistant to report suspected abuse to the nurse or appropriate authority to ensure the safety and well-being of the resident. Confronting the resident directly, ignoring the situation, or keeping the suspicion to oneself can potentially worsen the situation and put the resident at risk.

It is essential for a nursing assistant to explain the procedure fully to the resident before performing it to ensure understanding and cooperation.

Confidentiality is a crucial aspect of a nursing assistant's role as it involves safeguarding private information of patients and maintaining their trust. Sharing private information with colleagues, discussing patient details with friends and family, or posting patient information on social media would violate patient privacy and breach confidentiality standards.

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was created to ensure the privacy and security of individuals' health information. It sets national standards for the protection of sensitive patient data.

Nurses, Physical Therapists (PTs), and Occupational Therapists (OTs) are licensed healthcare professionals who are qualified to delegate tasks to nursing assistants. Medical Assistants, Dietitians, and Social Workers do not have the same authority to delegate tasks in a healthcare setting.

It is crucial for nursing assistants to strictly follow the care plan provided for each patient to ensure their safety and well-being. Deviating from the care plan could result in harm to the patient or legal ramifications for the NA.

Nursing Assistants (NAs) are not allowed to give injections of medication as it falls outside their scope of practice. Assisting with activities of daily living, performing physical therapy exercises, and drawing blood samples are all tasks commonly performed by NAs within their scope of practice.

The correct answer states the specific requirement for nursing assistants under OBRA, which is 75 hours of training. The incorrect answers provided are not aligned with OBRA regulations and do not accurately reflect the requirements set forth by the legislation.

The correct answer is psychological abuse because the family member's comment is causing emotional harm to the resident. Verbal abuse refers to using words to harm others, physical abuse involves physical harm, and neglect is failing to provide necessary care or attention.

When documenting care, it is important to correct mistakes properly to maintain accurate records. Drawing a line through the mistake and adding the correct information ensures transparency and traceability of the error.

Protected health information (PHI) can only be accessed by individuals who have a legitimate need for it for providing care or processing of records. Unauthorized access to PHI can lead to privacy breaches and legal consequences.

Physical abuse refers to the use of physical force that may result in injury, pain, or impairment. Shoving a resident is a clear example of physical abuse as it involves direct physical harm towards the individual.

An ombudsman is an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration, typically a public authority.

In military time, 9:00 p.m is represented as 2100 hours. Military time uses a 24-hour clock system where 1:00 p.m is 1300 hours, 2:00 p.m is 1400 hours, and so on.