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Occupational Therapy Assistant

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You would like your shoulder replacement patient, Alfred, to start completing his bathing and dressing tasks independently while he is still in the nursing home. Who do you need to train, so that Alfred can complete these tasks without assistance?
  1. Physical therapy team
  2. Nursing staff (including the certified nursing assistants and the nurse who supervises them)
  3. Activities department
  4. Other occupational therapy assistants
Explanation
Answer: B. You need to train the certified nursing assistants who work with Alfred and the nurse who supervises those assistants. Certified nursing assistants are responsible for daily cares in a nursing home setting. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse supervises the nursing assistants and makes sure they are carrying out tasks according to the care plans of the nursing home residents.
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