Module 2 Terminology

Question 1

abuse

Answer 1

physical, emotional, and/or mental injury inflicted on another individual

Question 2

Advance Directive

Answer 2

a pre-written and signed document providing specific instructions about what medical treatment a person chooses to have or omit should the person become unable to make those decisions

Question 3

aiding & abetting

Answer 3

being involved in dishonest acts or not reporting dishonest acts that are observed

Question 4

assault

Answer 4

threat or attempt to do physical or mental harm to another

Question 5

battery

Answer 5

touching another person’s body or possessions without permission

Question 6

choice

Answer 6

freedom to make personal selections such as with activities and attire

Question 7

chronic

Answer 7

of long duration

Question 8

coercion

Answer 8

forcing a person to do something against his or her will

Question 9

defamation of character

Answer 9

communication that is untrue and is harmful to the good name or reputation of another person

Question 10

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)/ No code

Answer 10

indicates that no extraordinary means should be used when death is near or occurs; an order must be written by a physician

Question 11

Informed consent

Answer 11

written, signed permission given by one who fully understands all the facts relating to what is going to happen

Question 12

false imprisonment

Answer 12

restraining or detaining a resident without his or her consent

Question 13

financial abuse

Answer 13

improper use of another person’s money

Question 14

grievances

Answer 14

complaints or protests registered by a resident about his or her care or accommodations

Question 15

involuntary seclusion

Answer 15

separation of a resident from other residents without the resident’s permission

Question 16

laws

Answer 16

rules set by the government to protect people and help them live peacefully together

Question 17

legal standard

Answer 17

guides and rules for lawful behavior

Question 18

libel

Answer 18

false written statements or pictures that injure the reputation of another person

Question 19

neglect

Answer 19

failing to provide reasonably expected services to prevent harm to a resident or a resident’s property; failure to acknowledge one side of the body, often occurring after a stroke

Question 20

negligence

Answer 20

failure to act in a reasonable and careful manner and causing harm to a person or to the person’s property; acting below the expected standard of practice

Question 21

physical abuse

Answer 21

mistreatment by hitting or other physical contact

Question 22

policy and procedure

Answer 22

facility guidelines for care of residents and operation of facility

Question 23

psychological abuse

Answer 23

mistreatment by threatening, belittling or causing emotional harm

Question 24

resident council

Answer 24

meetings held by residents of a skilled nursing facility for the purpose of resolving issues with staff and communicating with each other

Question 25

restraints

Answer 25

a protective device that limits a resident’s free movement; a doctor’s order is required to use a restraint; may also be called a safety reminder device

Question 26

sexual abuse

Answer 26

use of physical means or threats to force sexual acts

Question 27

slander

Answer 27

false oral statements that injure the reputation of another

Question 28

social services

Answer 28

a facility department which assists in meeting many of the non-medical needs of a resident

Question 29

theft

Answer 29

taking anything that belongs to another person without their consent

Question 30

verbal abuse

Answer 30

a form of abusive behavior involving the use of language