Chapter 2: Foundations of Resident Care Flashcards
Communication
The process of exchanging information with others
Verbal Communication
Communication using written or spoken words
Nonverbal Communication
Communication without words
Objective Information
Information that is verifiable by an outside source
Subjective Information
Information that can only be experienced by the individual and is difficult or impossible to verify from another persepective
Incontinence
The inability to control the bladder or bowels
Root
Part of a word that contains its basic meaning
Prefix
Part of a word that comes before the root to form a new word
Suffix
Part of a word added to the end of a root to form a new word
Cliches
Phrases that are used repetitively and do not really carry meaning
Defense Mechanisms
Unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress
- Denial
- Projection
- Displacement
- Rationalization
- Repression
- Regression
Culture
A system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people
Impairment
A loss of function or ability
Mental Health
The normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities
Mental Health Disorder
Analogous to a physical disorder, in that it produces signs and symptoms and affects the body’s ability to function
Combative
Violent or hostile
Body Mechanics
The way in which body parts work together when a person moves
Posture
The way a person holds and positions their body
Fracture
A broken bone, there are several types of fracture
Disorientation
Confusion about self, person, place, or time
Scalds
Burns caused by hot liquids
Abrasion
An injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
PASS
- Pull
- Aim
- Squeeze
- Sweep
The acronym for fire extinguisher usage
RACE
- Rescue
- Alert
- Contain
- Extinguish
The acronym for fire response
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
A federal body that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
Conscious
Being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts
First Aid
Emergency care given immediately to an injured person and is typically the first care received
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Medical procedures used when a person’s heart and/or lungs have stopped working
Obstructed Airway
When something is blocking the tube through which air enters the lungs. Often when people are choking they will place their hands to their throat
Abdominal Thrusts
A method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking
Cyanotic
Blueish tinged skin, caused by lack of blood flow or oxygen deprivation
Shock
A state that occurs when organs and tissues do not receive an adequate blood supply
Myocardial Infarction (MI) aka Heart Attack
Occurs when the heart muscle itself does not receive enough oxygen
Bleeding
Severe blood loss can cause death quickly and must be controlled
Burns
Burn care depends on size, depth, and location and may require emergency help
Fainting (Syncope)
Occurs as a result of decreased blood flow to the brain, causing a loss of consciousness
Insulin Reaction
Occurs when insulin is given and the person skips a meal or does not eat all the food required
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Caused by having too little insulin in the body
Seizures
Involuntary, often violent, contractions of muscles
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) aka Stroke
Occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures in the brain
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A warning sign of CVA or Stroke caused by a temporary lack of blood supply to the brain
