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Health Care Agencies Flashcards

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Acute Illness

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An illness of rapid onset and short duration’ the person is expected to recover.

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Assisted Living Residence (ALR)

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Provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home-like setting to persons needing some help with daily activities.

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Case Management

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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.

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Chronic Illness

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A long-term health condition that may not have a cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment.

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Functional Nursing

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A nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs; each nursing team member is assigned certain tasks and jobs.

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Health Team

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The many health care workers whose skills and knowledge focus on the person’s total care; interdisciplinary health care team.

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Hospice

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A health care agency or program that promotes comfort and quality of life for the dying person and his or her family.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

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A nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and has passed a licensing test; called licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in California and Texas.

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Nursing Assistant

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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.

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Nursing team

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Those who provide nursing care– RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants.

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Patient-Focused Care

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A nursing care pattern; services are moved from departments to the bedside.

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Primary Nursing

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A nursing care; an RN is responsible for the person’s total care.

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Registered Nurse (RN)

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A nurse who has completed a 2-,3-, or 4- year nursing program and has passed a licensing test.

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Survey

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A person who collects information by observing and asking questions.

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Surveyor

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A person who collects information by observing and asking questions.

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Team Nursing

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A nursing care pattern; an Rn leads a team of nursing staff’; the
RN decides the amount and kind of care each person needs.

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Terminal Illness

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An illness of injury from which the person will not likely recover.

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APRN

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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DON

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Director of Nursing

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PPS

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Prospective Payment Systems

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SNF

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Skilled Nursing Facility

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Activities Director/Recreational Therapist

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Plans and directs recreation treatment programs to help maintain or improve a person’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.

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Audiologist

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Treats hearing, balance, and ear problems.

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Cleric (clergyman; clergywoman)

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Assists with spiritual needs.

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

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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.

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Dental Hygienist

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Cleans teeth and provides preventive care.

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Dentist

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Treats problems with the teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.

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Dietitian and Nutritionist

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Assesses and plans for nutritional needs to promote health and manage disease. Teaches about diet and healthy eating.

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Home health aide/ personal care aide

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Assists persons in home settings in home settings with daily activities–laundry, bedmaking, grocery shopping, meals, hygiene, dressing, and grooming.

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Medical or Clinical laboratory technologist/technician

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Collects specimens. Performs tests blood, urine, and other body fluids, secretions, and excretions.

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Medical Records and Health Information Technician

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Maintains the quality and security of medical records. Codes patient information for billing purposes.

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Medication assistant-certified (MA-C)

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Gives drugs as allowed by state law under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

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Nurse Practitioner

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An APRN with specialized graduate education who diagnoses and treats common health problems. May describe some drugs and treatments.

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Occupational Therapist (OT)

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Assists persons to learn or retain skills needed for daily living and working.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Performs tasks and services as directed by an OT.

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Pharmacist

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Fills drug orders and advises about safe prescription use. Consults with doctors and nurses about drug actions and interactions.

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Physical Therapist (PT)

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Assists ill and injured persons with movement, pain management, and rehabilitation.

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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

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Performs tasks and services as directed by an PT.

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Physician (Doctor)

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Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries.

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Physician’s Assistant (PA)

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Performs exams, diagnoses, and provides treatments under a doctor’s direction.

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Podiatrist

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Prevents, diagnoses, and treats foot ankle, and lower leg problems.

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Radiographer/Radiologic Technologist

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Takes images using x-rays and other equipment.

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Respiratory Therapist

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Assists in treating lung and heart disorders. Gives respiratory treatments and therapies.

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Social Worker

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Deals with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery. Coordinates community agencies to assist the person and family.

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Speech-language Pathologist/Speech Therapist

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Diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders.

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Helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function is called

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Rehabilitation

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Rehabilitation starts when the

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Person first seeks health care.

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A health care program for dying persons is a

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Hospice

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You work in an assisted living residence. You

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Help persons with their daily activities.

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Who controls policy in a health care agency?

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The board of directors.

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Who is responsible for the entire nursing staff and safe nursing care?

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The director of nursing (DON)

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You are a member of

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The health team and the nursing team

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The nursing team includes

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RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assisstants

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Nursing assistants are supervised by

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Licensed nurses

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The Nursing assistant’s role is to

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Perform delegated tasks

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Your agency uses a team nursing care pattern. Which is true?

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An RN is the team leader

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Medicare is for persons who

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Are 65 years of age or older

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Which is required for an agency to operate and provide care?

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A license

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Which is voluntary for health care agencies

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Accreditation

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Surveys are done to

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See if agencies meet set standards.

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A surveyor asks you some questions. You should

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Give honest and complete answers.

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