Defintions I Need To Know: Flashcards
What is the meaning of Decubitus?
any position assumed by a patient when lying in bed.
What is the definition of Grooming ?
Grooming refers to the things that people do to keep themselves clean and make their face, hair, and skin look nice.
What is Plan of Care?
Plan of care means a program of treatment or care. It must be developed by your Physician, multi-disciplinary team or Licensed Health Care Practitioner and approved, in writing, by your Physician before the start of Home Care Services.
What is Supervision?
the action of supervising someone or something.
What are vital signs?
Vital signs are measurements of the body’s most basic functions. The four main vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals and health care providers include the following: Body temperature. Pulse rate. Respiration rate (rate of breathing
What is Bony prominence?
Bony prominences are the areas of bone that are close to the skin’s surface. These areas are most susceptible to pressure injuries because they have the least amount of cushioning.
Examples: the heels, the iliac crests, and the sacrum
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What is transferring?
The act of moving a person with limited function from one location to another. This may be accomplished by the patient or with assistive devices.
What is a recipient?
a person who receives blood, cells, tissue, or an organ from another person, such as in a blood transfusion or an organ transplant.
What are universal precautions?
Universal precautions are a standard set of guidelines to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
What is Toileting?
In health care, toileting is the act of assisting a dependent patient with his/her elimination needs
What is personal care?
The occupation of attending to the physical needs of people who are disabled or otherwise unable to take care of themselves, including activities of daily living such as bathing and cooking
What are activities of daily living?
Activities of daily living. The tasks of everyday life. Basic ADLs include eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet.
What is Respite?
Temporary care given to a person who is unable to care for himself or herself so that the usual caregivers can have a break. Respite care may include in-home care, adult daycare, or nursing home care.
