Chapter 1: The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
1.Compare long-term care to other healthcare settings Define the following terms: long-term care (LTC) care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour
1.Compare long-term care to other healthcare settings Define the following terms: long-term care (LTC) care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour
1.Understand the importance of verbal and written communication Define the following terms: communication the process of exchanging information with others by sending and receiving messages.
1.Identify basic human needs Define the following term: physiological needs needs that relate to the processes and activities that keep living things alive. psychosocial needs
Define the following terms: homeostasis the condition in which all of the body’s systems are working at their best. metabolism physical and chemical processes by
1.Discuss confusion and delirium Define the following terms: confusion the inability to think logically and clearly. delirium a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly
1. Explain personal care of residents hygiene practices to keep bodies clean and healthy. grooming practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails
1. Explain admission, transfer, and discharge of a resident REMEMBER: Moving into a facility is a big adjustment. New residents may have been independent for
1. Identify the six basic nutrients and explain MyPlate nutrient a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism. nutrition
1. Discuss rehabilitation and restorative care rehabilitation care that is given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury. restorative
1. Describe how to find a job What are the best ways to find jobs? How did you hear about this NA course? 1. Describe