Chapter 1 Flashcards
Lets pass the darn test
long-term care (LTC)
care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour skilled care
point-of-care tests:
a test that can be performed at the patient’s bedside; finger stick blood glucose testing is an example
charting
documenting information and observations about patients.
assisted living facilities
residence for people who do not need 24-hour skilled care, but do require some help with daily care.
dementia
a general term that refers to a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
home health care
health care that is provided in a person’s home
person-centered care
a type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and the
person’s individuality and capabilities
chain of command
the line of authority within a facility
liability
a legal term that means someone can be held responsible for harming someone else
scope of practice
the roles, responsibilities, and procedures that are within the knowledge, training, and
legal definition of a profession
delegation
transferring responsibility to a person for a specific task
professional
having to do with work or a job
personal
relating to life outside one’s job, such as family, friends, and home life
professionalism
the act of behaving properly when working.
policy
the act of behaving properly when working
