CNA Lesson 1 Questions And Answers.
Activity director -
\an individual who plans the activities for the residents and assists them to socialize and
to stay physically and mentally active.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) -
\personal daily care tasks including bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting,
eating and drinking
Acute -
\a current illness that has severe symptoms and maybe as a result of a sudden onset
Administrator -
\manages all departments within the facility
Adult Day Care -
\care given at a facility during daytime hours; generally for individuals who need some
assistance and/or supervision but are not seriously ill or disabled; usually reside outside
of the facility
Advanced Practice Nurse -
\a registered nurse having education beyond the basic nursing education and certified
by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty, or meeting
other criteria established by a Board of Nursing
Assisted Living -
\facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not require skilled
care
Call Light -
\means to communicate to staff a need for assistance. The call light should be available
to the resident at all times
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
\an individual who has completed a state approved course and has successfully
completed certification testing. A CNA provides direct care.
Chain of Command -
\the line of authority in the facility which addresses to whom each employee/department
reports
Chronic -
\the disease or condition is long term or will be long lasting
, Clichés -
\phrases that are used frequently and which often have a different meaning, making it
difficult for the resident to understand
Communication -
\the process of exchanging information with others
Cultural Differences -
\beliefs, values, habits, diet and health practices that relate to a person's culture or
religion
Cultural Diversity -
\the variety of people living and working together in the facility
Culture -
\a system of behaviors people learn from the people by which they are surrounded
Culture Change -
\a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-centered" care to residents and
creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
Denial -
\rejection of a thought or feeling
Dependent -
\requires staff assistance to carry out activities of daily living
Dietitian -
\plans menus, special diets and monitors nutritional needs of the resident
Displacement -
\transferring a strong negative feeling to something or someone else
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) -
\law that requires health information to be kept secure (protected) and private
Home Health Care -
\care provided in a person's home
Hospice Care -
\care for individuals who have an estimated six months or less to live; hospice provides
physical and emotional care and comfort
Housekeeping Department -
\responsible to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner
Activity director -
\an individual who plans the activities for the residents and assists them to socialize and
to stay physically and mentally active.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) -
\personal daily care tasks including bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting,
eating and drinking
Acute -
\a current illness that has severe symptoms and maybe as a result of a sudden onset
Administrator -
\manages all departments within the facility
Adult Day Care -
\care given at a facility during daytime hours; generally for individuals who need some
assistance and/or supervision but are not seriously ill or disabled; usually reside outside
of the facility
Advanced Practice Nurse -
\a registered nurse having education beyond the basic nursing education and certified
by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty, or meeting
other criteria established by a Board of Nursing
Assisted Living -
\facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not require skilled
care
Call Light -
\means to communicate to staff a need for assistance. The call light should be available
to the resident at all times
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
\an individual who has completed a state approved course and has successfully
completed certification testing. A CNA provides direct care.
Chain of Command -
\the line of authority in the facility which addresses to whom each employee/department
reports
Chronic -
\the disease or condition is long term or will be long lasting
, Clichés -
\phrases that are used frequently and which often have a different meaning, making it
difficult for the resident to understand
Communication -
\the process of exchanging information with others
Cultural Differences -
\beliefs, values, habits, diet and health practices that relate to a person's culture or
religion
Cultural Diversity -
\the variety of people living and working together in the facility
Culture -
\a system of behaviors people learn from the people by which they are surrounded
Culture Change -
\a philosophy that focuses on providing "person-centered" care to residents and
creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
Denial -
\rejection of a thought or feeling
Dependent -
\requires staff assistance to carry out activities of daily living
Dietitian -
\plans menus, special diets and monitors nutritional needs of the resident
Displacement -
\transferring a strong negative feeling to something or someone else
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) -
\law that requires health information to be kept secure (protected) and private
Home Health Care -
\care provided in a person's home
Hospice Care -
\care for individuals who have an estimated six months or less to live; hospice provides
physical and emotional care and comfort
Housekeeping Department -
\responsible to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner
