HOW THEY WORK A. Diagnoses disease or disability & prescribes treatment B. Administers therapy in the form of heat, cold, massage, ultrasound, electricity, & exercise to muscles, bones, & joints. C. Teaches exercises to help the resident improve or overcome speech problems. D. Trains residents to compensate for disabililities during ADLs & other activities. E. Creates diets for residents with special needs. F. Helps residents get support services, such as counseling. G. Helps residents socialize & stay active.

Nursing Care Team Providers How they work together to provide nursing care A. The care team revolves around this person & his or her condition, treatment, & progress. B. Performs delegated tasks, such as taking vital signs, providing personal care, & reporting observations to other team members. C. Licensed professional who has completed 1 -2 years of education & is able to administer medications & give treatments. D. Licensed professional who has completed years of education who coordinates, manages, & provides skilled nursing care.

Assessment: getting info Diagnosis: id problems & needs Planning: id goal of care Implementa- tion: steps in care plan Evaluation: observations, unexpected outcomes, & changes Nursing care planning process

Care plan - should identify all of the following: Resident ’ s health & physical condition Resident ’ s diagnosis & treatment Resident ’ s goals & expectations

Chain of command

TRUE or FALSE

Descriptions A. Deciding if goals were met B. Getting information about the resident & reviewing this information C. Identifying health problems & resident needs D. Putting the plan into action E. Resident’s needs are met F. Setting goals & creating a care plan Nursing process

Things a CNA should never do. *Memorize this list for the exam