Ch. 1 Introduction to Health Care Flashcards
Acute illness
An illness of rapid onset and short duration; the person is expected to recover
Admission
The official entry of a person into a health care setting
Assisted Living Residence (ALR)
Provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home like setting to a persons needing some help with daily activities
Chronic illness
a long term health condition that may not have a cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment
Discharge
The official departure of a person from a health care setting
Health Team
the many health care workers whose skills and knowledge focus on the person’s total care; interdisciplinary health care team
Hospice
A health care agency or program that promotes comfort and quality of life for the dying person and the person’s family
Licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN)
A nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and has passed a licensing test
Nursing assistant
A person who has passed a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP); performs delegated nursing tasks under the supervision licensed nurse
Nursing team
Those who provide nursing care (RNS, LPN, LVNS) and nursing assistants
Registered nurse (RN)
A nurse who has completed a 2 to 4 year nursing program and has passed a licensing test
Regulations
Rules made by a government agencies
Survey
The formal review of an agency through the collection of facts and observations
Surveyor
A person who collects information by observing and asking questions
Terminal illness
An illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover
