FIRST QUARTER (WEEK 1)

TLE 9
THE NURSING ASSISTANT’S JOB

Learning Competencies:
1. discuss the omnibus budget reconciliation Act (OBRA) requirements for nursing
assistant training.
2. define the words competency evaluation, reciprocity, and registry
3. list the members of the nursing team, and describe the role of each team member
4. identify the steps of the nursing process, and list the five rights of delegation
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ACTIVITY 4. The Nursing Process

Direction: Read the statement carefully and fill in the blanks with the correct nursing process.
Mrs. Chang has been admitted to the long-term care facility where you work because her
Alzheimer’s disease has progressed to the point where she is no longer able to manage many
basic activities, such as bathing, dressing, and using the toilet. Susan, the nursing team leader, is
responsible for preparing a nursing care plan for Mrs. Chang. Susan will use the nursing process
to prepare this plan. The nursing process is organized into a series of steps.

1. Implementation The nursing team carries out the interventions detailed in the nursing
care plan.

2. Evaluation The nursing team checks the effectiveness of the plan and revises it as necessary.

3. Planning The nurse describes the problems that Mrs. Chang is having, as well as the cause of
the problems.

4. Assessment The nurse examines Mrs. Chang and asks questions about her abilities, habits, and
needs.

5. Diagnosis The nurse makes a plan for Mrs. Chang’s care.