correct answers 2025
Homes for the aged are licensed by the Division of Health Service Regulation and
monitored by Adult Home Specialist within the CORRECT ANSWERS County
department of social services
Home Health Agencies CORRECT ANSWERS allows patients home care services in
order to remain at home
OBRA CORRECT ANSWERS Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - Federal law applies
to all 50 states - sets standards for care and requires nursing assistant training and
competency training
HIPAA CORRECT ANSWERS Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act -
1996- written to protect the privacy of health info.
Ethics CORRECT ANSWERS Codes of conduct by which actions are judged as right or
wrong, fair or unfair, honest or dishonest. Varies from profession to profession
Assault CORRECT ANSWERS A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone
who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
, Battery CORRECT ANSWERS an assault in which the assailant makes physical
contact. Unlawful touching of another person.
False imprisonment CORRECT ANSWERS ...Holding someone against their will
Neglect CORRECT ANSWERS Failure to provide goods and services necessary to
avoid physical harm, mental anguish or mental illness.
Abuse CORRECT ANSWERS Causing or attempting to cause physical injury; sexual
assault; placing another in fear of imminent physical harm
Medicare CORRECT ANSWERS A federal program of health insurance for persons 65
years of age and older
Medicaid CORRECT ANSWERS A public assistance program designed to provide
healthcare to poor Americans.
aphasia CORRECT ANSWERS Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate
through speech, writing, or signs because of brain dysfunction.
cheyne-stokes respirations CORRECT ANSWERS Respiratory pattern that involves
alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing
agonal breathing CORRECT ANSWERS irregular, gasping breaths that precede apnea
and death
stages of grief CORRECT ANSWERS Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression,
Acceptance
Alzheimer's disease CORRECT ANSWERS A progressive and irreversible brain
disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and
finally, physical reasoning
dementia CORRECT ANSWERS Long-term decline in mental faculties such as
memory, concentration, and judgment; often seen in the elderly
diaphoresis CORRECT ANSWERS Sweating
q2h CORRECT ANSWERS Every 2 hours
prn CORRECT ANSWERS As needed
stat CORRECT ANSWERS immediately
how often a client is turned CORRECT ANSWERS q2h