Health Care Agencies Flashcards
Acute Illness
An illness of rapid onset and short duration’ the person is expected to recover.
Assisted Living Residence (ALR)
Provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home-like setting to persons needing some help with daily activities.
Case Management
A nursing care pattern; services for the person’s care needs are obtained and monitored from admission through discharge and into the home or long-term care setting.
Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition that may not have a cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment.
Functional Nursing
A nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs; each nursing team member is assigned certain tasks and jobs.
Health Team
The many health care workers whose skills and knowledge focus on the person’s total care; interdisciplinary health care team.
Hospice
A health care agency or program that promotes comfort and quality of life for the dying person and his or her family.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
A nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and has passed a licensing test; called licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in California and Texas.
Nursing Assistant
A person who has passed a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP); performs delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Nursing team
Those who provide nursing care– RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants.
Patient-Focused Care
A nursing care pattern; services are moved from departments to the bedside.
Primary Nursing
A nursing care; an RN is responsible for the person’s total care.
Registered Nurse (RN)
A nurse who has completed a 2-,3-, or 4- year nursing program and has passed a licensing test.
Survey
A person who collects information by observing and asking questions.
Surveyor
A person who collects information by observing and asking questions.
Team Nursing
A nursing care pattern; an Rn leads a team of nursing staff’; the
RN decides the amount and kind of care each person needs.
Terminal Illness
An illness of injury from which the person will not likely recover.
APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
DON
Director of Nursing
PPS
Prospective Payment Systems
SNF
Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities Director/Recreational Therapist
Plans and directs recreation treatment programs to help maintain or improve a person’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Audiologist
Treats hearing, balance, and ear problems.
Cleric (clergyman; clergywoman)
Assists with spiritual needs.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who consults in a specialty. Geriatrics, critical care, diabetes, rehabilitation, and wound care are examples. Can prescribe drugs in some states.
Dental Hygienist
Cleans teeth and provides preventive care.
Dentist
Treats problems with the teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.
Dietitian and Nutritionist
Assesses and plans for nutritional needs to promote health and manage disease. Teaches about diet and healthy eating.
Home health aide/ personal care aide
Assists persons in home settings in home settings with daily activities–laundry, bedmaking, grocery shopping, meals, hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
Medical or Clinical laboratory technologist/technician
Collects specimens. Performs tests blood, urine, and other body fluids, secretions, and excretions.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Maintains the quality and security of medical records. Codes patient information for billing purposes.
Medication assistant-certified (MA-C)
Gives drugs as allowed by state law under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Nurse Practitioner
An APRN with specialized graduate education who diagnoses and treats common health problems. May describe some drugs and treatments.
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Assists persons to learn or retain skills needed for daily living and working.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Performs tasks and services as directed by an OT.
Pharmacist
Fills drug orders and advises about safe prescription use. Consults with doctors and nurses about drug actions and interactions.
Physical Therapist (PT)
Assists ill and injured persons with movement, pain management, and rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Performs tasks and services as directed by an PT.
Physician (Doctor)
Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries.
Physician’s Assistant (PA)
Performs exams, diagnoses, and provides treatments under a doctor’s direction.
Podiatrist
Prevents, diagnoses, and treats foot ankle, and lower leg problems.
Radiographer/Radiologic Technologist
Takes images using x-rays and other equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Assists in treating lung and heart disorders. Gives respiratory treatments and therapies.
Social Worker
Deals with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery. Coordinates community agencies to assist the person and family.
Speech-language Pathologist/Speech Therapist
Diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders.
Helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function is called
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation starts when the
Person first seeks health care.
A health care program for dying persons is a
Hospice
You work in an assisted living residence. You
Help persons with their daily activities.
Who controls policy in a health care agency?
The board of directors.
Who is responsible for the entire nursing staff and safe nursing care?
The director of nursing (DON)
You are a member of
The health team and the nursing team
The nursing team includes
RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assisstants
Nursing assistants are supervised by
Licensed nurses
The Nursing assistant’s role is to
Perform delegated tasks
Your agency uses a team nursing care pattern. Which is true?
An RN is the team leader
Medicare is for persons who
Are 65 years of age or older
Which is required for an agency to operate and provide care?
A license
Which is voluntary for health care agencies
Accreditation
Surveys are done to
See if agencies meet set standards.
A surveyor asks you some questions. You should
Give honest and complete answers.
