Cna Vocab 1

Question 1

Advanced directives

Answer 1

A document that makes a person’s wishes known regarding life support issues in the event they are unable to speak for themselves

Question 2

Aphasia

Answer 2

A brain injury that impairs the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing

Question 3

Chain of command

Answer 3

A list of who reports or answers to whom

Question 4

Confidentiality

Answer 4

Not Sharing spoken and or written words about a resident

Question 5

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

Answer 5

Advanced directive authorizing another person to make a variety of legal decisions for person if that person is unable to make or communicate a decision. this document usually includes decisions about healthcare

Question 6

Ethics

Answer 6

Standards of behavior developed by a person’s concept of right and wrong

Question 7

Etiquette

Answer 7

Acceptable standards of behavior among members of society as a function in the public or work

Question 8

Exploitation

Answer 8

Illegal use of vunerable adults property or personal items

Question 9

Involuntary seclusion

Answer 9

Separation of a resident from another resident or from his/her room or confinement to his/her room with or without roommates against the residence well or the will of the residence legal representative

Question 10

Job description

Answer 10

Duties and responsibilities involved in a work position

Question 11

Living will

Answer 11

And advanced directive document that outlines the end of life care wishes by the resident or for the resident

Question 12

Neglect

Answer 12

Failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental anguish

Question 13

Ombudsman

Answer 13

An advocate or representative who speaks or writes in support of the residents cause or complaints

Question 14

Patient

Answer 14

A person having physical or emotional illness that is receiving care from healthcare workers

Question 15

Resident

Answer 15

Person living in a long-term care facility often elderly may be permanent home for the person

Question 16

Teamwork

Answer 16

Joint action by a group of people with individual and group skills to coordinate effort to efficiently perform tasks

Question 17

Abuse

Answer 17

The willful infliction of injury unreasonable confinement imitation or punishment with resulting physical harm pain or mental anguish