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Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Care Ch. 2.
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Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Care Ch. 2.
Nursing Assistant (NA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Preforms assign tasks, such as taking vital signs, and provides or assist with routine personal care, such
as bathing residents and helping with toileting.
Registered Nurse (RN)
A licensed professional who has graduated from 2 to 4 year nursing program. Coordinates, manages, and
provides skilled nursing care, including administering special treatments and giving medication as
prescribed by a physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
A licensed professional who has completed 1 to 2 years of education and has a licensing examination.
They administer medications and give treatment.
Physician or Doctor (MD [medical doctor] or DO [doctor of osteopathy])
A medical graduate who diagnose disease or disability and prescribe treatment.
Physical Therapist (PT)
Evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan to increase movement, improve circulation, promote
healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and help the resident regain or maintain mobility.
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities. May assist in training residents to perform ADLs.
Assistive or adaptive devices
Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform activities of daily living.
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist
Identifies communication disorders, addresses factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care
to meet recovery goals. Also evaluates a person's ability to swallow food and drink.
Registered Dietitian (RDT)
Creates diets for residents with special needs. May supervise the preparation service of food and
educate others about healthy nutritional habits.
Medical Social Worker (MSW)
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