Chapter 1 Flashcards
Activity Director (AD)
Plans the activities for residents and assists with socializing, physical activity, and mental activity.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Daily self care tasks: bathing, dressing, teeth care, hair care, toileting, eating, and drinking.
Acute
Current illness with severe symptoms, might be a result of a sudden onset (onset- beginning of something). Requires long term care.
Ex:
- Severe pain
- Fall/Accident
- Seizures
- Swelling
- Bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Difficulty breathing
- Confusion
- Lethargy
- Delirium
Administrator
Manages all departments within the facility.
Adult Day Care
Care at a facility during daytime hours; usually for individuals who need partial assistance and are not seriously ill or disabled; residents usually live outside of facility.
Advanced Practice Nurse
Registered nurse with education beyond basic nursing, are certified by a nationally recognized professional org. in nursing field or meet other criteria established by a Board of Nursing.
Assisted Living
Facilities where residents who need limited assistance live; who don’t need skilled care.
Call light
A way for residents to communicate with staff for assistance, must ALWAYS be available to residents. Must be placed on side of resident where it’s easily accessible.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Individual who successfully completed a state approved course and completed certification testing. Provides direct care for residents.
Chain of Command
Line of authority in the facility that includes who each employee/department reports to.
- Director of Nursing
- Licensed Nurse (charge nurse/supervisor)
- Certified Nursing Assistant/ Qualified Medical Aide
Chronic
Disease or condition that is long term and will remain that way.
Clichés
Phrases used frequently that often have different meanings, which can be difficult for residents to understand.
Ex:
- “Water under the bridge.”
- “Cold as Ice.”
Communication
Process of exchanging information from one thing to another.
Effective communication:
- Formulate Message
- Receive Message
- Observe for feedback
Cultural Diversity
Beliefs, values, habits, diet, and health practices related to personal religion or culture.
Ex:
- Some people of certain religions don’t eat pork because it is viewed as unclean.
Cultural Diversity
Variety of people living and working within a facility.
Culture
System of behaviors people learn from others throughout their lives.
Culture Change
A philosophy that focuses on providing “person-centered” care to residents and creates a positive environment for staff.
Denial
Rejection of a thought or feeling.
Ex:
- Resident family member passes and they believe that they have not.
- Resident is diagnosed with depression but they do not entertain the possibility.
Dependent
Requires assistance to carry out daily living activities.
Dietitian
Plans menus, special diets, and monitors nutritional needs of residents.
Displacement
Transferring a strong negative feeling to something or someone else.
Ex:
- Resident is angry because of family member issues, but takes it out on staff.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
Law that states that resident health information is to be kept secure and private.
Home Health Care
Care provided in a person’s home.
Hospice Care
Care for patients who have 6 months or less to live; provides physical care and emotional comfort.
Housekeeping Department
Responsible for facility cleaning and maintenance.