Question

1. explain admission, transfer, and discharge of a resident

fill in the blank

1. __________________ is often the first time a nursing assistant meets a new resident.
2. the na should try to make sure the resident has a positive __________________ of her and her facility.
3. the na should prepare the __________________ before the resident arrives.
4. the na should ask ________________ to find out a resident’s personal preferences and ________________.
5. the na should __________________ herself to the resident and state her position.
6. the na should always call a resident by their __________________ name until they tell the na what they prefer to be called.
7. the na should try to make sure the new resident feels welcome and wanted. the na should not __________________ the process or the new resident.
8. the na can help the resident by explaining daily life in the facility and offering to take the resident on a __________________.
9. new residents must be given a copy of their legal __________________.
10. it is important for the na to __________________ the new resident in case something important was missed.
11. a resident has a legal right to have his __________________ items that he has brought with him treated carefully.

true or false

1. ______ a transfer to a new facility or hospital is normally easy for residents to handle.
2. ______ residents should be informed of transfers as early as possible.
3. ______ the resident will usually pack her own belongings for a transfer.
4. ______ the nursing assistant should introduce the resident to everyone in the new area.
5. ______ one way that a nursing assistant can involve the resident in the packing process is to show the resident her empty closet.
6. ______ the na will write the order when it is time for a resident to be discharged.
7. ______ obra states that residents have the right to receive advance notice before they are discharged.
8. explain the importance of monitoring vital signs

short answer

1. what may changes in vital signs indicate?

Explanation:

The questions relate to nursing assistant responsibilities in resident admission/transfer/discharge and vital signs monitoring, which are core to nursing practice.

Answer:

1. Admission
2. impression
3. room
4. questions; needs
5. introduce
6. formal
7. rush
8. tour
9. rights
10. recheck
11. personal
12. False
13. True
14. False
15. True
16. True
17. False
18. True
19. Changes in vital signs may indicate a change in the resident’s health status (e.g., infection, dehydration, or other medical issues).