Quiz 1 Flashcards
*Alcoholics Anonymous
Self-help organization of alcoholics that uses inspirational/supportive group methods to aid in the rehabilitation of members
AA
Self-help organization of alcoholics that uses inspirational/supportive group meth- ods to aid in the rehabilitation of members
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Against medical advice;
American Medical Association
AMA
*American Association of Retired Persons
National organization for people over age 50. Offers information, education, advocacy, and services
AARP
*American Medical Association
National organization of medical doctors of all specialties
AMA
*American National Standards Institute
National nongovernmental organization that publishes a variety of voluntary stan- dards
ANSI
*American Therapeutic Recreation Association
National professional society for recreation therapists who have particular concern for the use of recreation as a clinical interven- tion
ATRA
Before
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a
Alcoholics Anonymus
AA
Active assisted range of motion
AAROM
Before meals
a.c.
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA
Attention deficit disorder
ADD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADHD
Activities of daily living
ADL
As much as wanted; as desired
ad lib
Administration
adm
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AIDS
Against Medical Advice;
American Medical Association
AMA
Amount
amt.
Activity Therapy
A.T.
Voluntary process by which standards are applied to an institution in order to deter- mine if they are met. For example, hospi- tals and health facilities may be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). College and university curricula may be accredited by an accrediting body
accreditation
Process of systematically appraising what behaviors and skills are required for par- ticipation in a given activity
activity analysis
Umbrella term used to describe activity or action-oriented services including recreation therapy or therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy and music therapy; usually applied in psychiatric facilities
activity therapy
Of sudden onset; not chronic
acute
Response or adjustment to a stressor; fitting one’s behavior to meet the needs of one’s environment which may involve a modification of one’s impulses, emotions or attitudes
adaptation
Degree to which clients follow recommendations of practitioners; also called compliance
adherence
A person’s feelings, tone or mood; one’s emotional response
affect
Word coined by Butler to describe the stigmatizing effect of society’s past attitudes toward persons who are elderly
ageism
Condition characterized by purposeless, restless activity such as pacing. May serve to release nervous tension associated with stress, anxiety, or fear
agitated
