Chapter 6 Key Terms

Question 1

define ageism

Answer 1

a discriminatory attitude toward the elderly that includes a belief that all elderly are ill, disabled, worthless, and unattractive

Question 2

define aggressiveness

Answer 2

undesirable behavior characterized by anger or hostility

Question 3

define aphasia

Answer 3

An abnormal neurological condition in which language function is defective or absent because of an injury to certain areas of the cerebral cortex

Question 4

define assertiveness

Answer 4

a desirable behavior characterized by a calm, firm expression of feelings or opinions

Question 5

Define autonomy

Answer 5

the quality of having the ability or tendency to function independently

Question 6

Define Chronic

Answer 6

developing slowly and persisting for a long period

Question 7

Define diagnosis

Answer 7

identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs, symptoms, history, laboratory test results, and procedures

Question 8

Define electrolarynx

Answer 8

an electromechanical device that enables a person without a larynx to speak

Question 9

Define ethnic

Answer 9

of or relating to a large group of people classed according to common cultural or racial origin

Question 10

Define hospice

Answer 10

An approach to care for the terminally ill that seeks to provide comfort without treating the underlying disease

Question 11

Define oncology

Answer 11

The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of malignancy

Question 12

Define palliative

Answer 12

a substance or treatment that soothes or relieves

Question 13

Define prognosis

Answer 13

a prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on the condition of the person and the usual course of the disease as observed in similar situations

Question 14

Define regimen

Answer 14

A strictly regulated therapeutic program such as a diet or exercise schedule

Question 15

Define sizeism

Answer 15

Discrimination based on a person’s size

Question 16

Define therapeutic communication

Answer 16

a process in which the healthcare professional consciously influences a client or helps the client to a better understanding through verbal or nonverbal communication

Question 17

Define valid choice

Answer 17

a selection of options, all of which are acceptable. Offering valid choices to patients increases their sense of autonomy