Chapter 2: Foundations of Resident Care Flashcards

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Communication

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The process of exchanging information with others

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Verbal Communication

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Communication using written or spoken words

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Nonverbal Communication

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Communication without words

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Objective Information

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Information that is verifiable by an outside source

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Subjective Information

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Information that can only be experienced by the individual and is difficult or impossible to verify from another persepective

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Incontinence

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The inability to control the bladder or bowels

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Root

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Part of a word that contains its basic meaning

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Prefix

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Part of a word that comes before the root to form a new word

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Suffix

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Part of a word added to the end of a root to form a new word

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Cliches

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Phrases that are used repetitively and do not really carry meaning

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Defense Mechanisms

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Unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress
- Denial
- Projection
- Displacement
- Rationalization
- Repression
- Regression

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Culture

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A system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people

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Impairment

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A loss of function or ability

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Mental Health

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The normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities

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Mental Health Disorder

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Analogous to a physical disorder, in that it produces signs and symptoms and affects the body’s ability to function

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Combative

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Violent or hostile

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Body Mechanics

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The way in which body parts work together when a person moves

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Posture

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The way a person holds and positions their body

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Fracture

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A broken bone, there are several types of fracture

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Disorientation

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Confusion about self, person, place, or time

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Scalds

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Burns caused by hot liquids

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Abrasion

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An injury that rubs off the surface of the skin

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PASS

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  • Pull
  • Aim
  • Squeeze
  • Sweep
    The acronym for fire extinguisher usage
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RACE

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  • Rescue
  • Alert
  • Contain
  • Extinguish
    The acronym for fire response
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration A federal body that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
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Conscious
Being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts
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First Aid
Emergency care given immediately to an injured person and is typically the first care received
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Medical procedures used when a person's heart and/or lungs have stopped working
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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
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Abdominal Thrusts
A method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking
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Cyanotic
Blueish tinged skin, caused by lack of blood flow or oxygen deprivation
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Shock
A state that occurs when organs and tissues do not receive an adequate blood supply
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Myocardial Infarction (MI) aka Heart Attack
Occurs when the heart muscle itself does not receive enough oxygen
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Bleeding
Severe blood loss can cause death quickly and must be controlled
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Burns
Burn care depends on size, depth, and location and may require emergency help
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Fainting (Syncope)
Occurs as a result of decreased blood flow to the brain, causing a loss of consciousness
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Insulin Reaction
Occurs when insulin is given and the person skips a meal or does not eat all the food required
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Caused by having too little insulin in the body
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Seizures
Involuntary, often violent, contractions of muscles
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Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) aka Stroke
Occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures in the brain
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A warning sign of CVA or Stroke caused by a temporary lack of blood supply to the brain
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