bpa test Flashcards
physician assistant
licensed professional who diagnoses diseases or disability,prescribes medication, and works under the supervision of a Doctor
Medical social worker (MSW)
determines residents’ needs and helps get them support services,such as counseling or financial assistance
home health care
care that takes place in a persons home
Patient care tech
an unlicensed healthcare worker who performs assigned tasks such as measuring vital signs and personal care
unprejudiced
giving the same quality of care regardless of age, gender,sexual orientation,religion,race, ethnicity, or condition
delegation
transferring responsibility to a person for a specific task
person-centered care
a type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and his or her individuality and capabilities
organized
planning ahead,prioritizing
tactful
showing sensitivity and having a sense of what is appropriate when dealing with others
continuing education
involves formal,organized educational program offered by universities, hospitals,state nurses associations,professional nursing organizations, and educational and health care institutions
occupational therapist (OT)
helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by training residents to perform ADLs and other activities