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Abuse

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willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment w resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish

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Advance directives

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a document that makes a persons wishes known regarding life support issues in the event they are unable to speak for themselves

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Aphasia

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brain injury that impairs the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing

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Chain of command

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a list of who reports or answers to whom

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Confidentiality

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not sharing spoken and/or written words about a resident

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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

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advance directive authorizing another person to make a variety of legal decisions for a person if that person is unable to make or communicate a decision

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Ethics

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standards of behavior developed by a persons concept of right and wrong

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Etiquette

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acceptable standards of behavior among members of society as they function in public or work

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Exploitation

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illegal use of vulnerable adults property or personal items

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Involuntary seclusion

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separation of a resident from other residents or from his/her room to against the residents will, or the will of the residents legal representative

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Job description

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duties and responsibilities involved in a work position

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Living will

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an advance directive document that outlines end-of-life care wishes by the resident and for the resident

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neglect

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failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental anguish

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ombudsman

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an advocate who speaks or writes in support of the residents causes or complains

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patient

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person having physical or emotional illness that receives care from health care workers

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resident

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person living in a long term facility, often elderly; may be a permanent home for the person

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team work

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joint action by a group of people with individual and group skills to coordinate efforts to efficiently perform tasks

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assessment

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plan of care that states the specific needs of a client and how those needs will be addressed by the home health care agency. (not performed by nursing assistants)

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case manager

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usually a registered nurse or social worker in a home care agency that screens and manages health and social services for a client

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client

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individual receiving health care services in their home from a home health care provider

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developmentally disabled

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anyone who has a mental or physical impairment, usually from birth, that will probably continue indefinitely, usually requires life long or extended life care

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discharge planner

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usually RN or social worker in a hospital who assists patients and families with future care needs after leaving the hospital, may also be insurance company, case manager

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health maintenance organization (HMO)

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type of fixed prepaid health insurance that focuses on maintaining wellness to those enrolled and is not based on frequency or extent of service

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HHA

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abbreviation for home health aid

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homebound

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a normal inability to leave home would require a great deal of effort, based upon medicare deff

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medicaid

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a program financed jointly by the Federal Govt and the state, that provides health coverage for most low income individuals as well as nursing home care for low income elderly

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medicare

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federally funded health insurance for people who are 65 years of age and older and for all people with disabilities at any age

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basic human needs

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requirements everyone needs for life that may be achieved by diff methods

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cognitive

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intellectual process that includes thought, awareness and the ability to understand

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coping mechanisms

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response to stress on e uses to protect his/her feelings of self esteem

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culture

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lifestyle or pattern of living a group of people and how the group of people views the world w their established value and beliefs

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development

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the increase in mental, emotional, and social capabilities

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development tasks

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a wide range of individually varied social, psychological and emotional behaviors that are part of the life experience and become evident in interpersonal skills and interactions

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dignity

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while interacting w residents, stage carry out activities that assist the resident to maintain and enhance his/her self esteem and self worth

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diversity

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differences among people that include race, culture, gender, age lang abilities

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ethnicity

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special groups within a race sharing social customs, language, national origin and heritage

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growth

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physical changes that occur in the body; increase in size, values, and strength

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intervention

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actions and discussions to discover possible solutions to a problem

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mental health

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adjustments to life events that allow feelings of self worth and comfort w situations in life

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race

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classification of people according to shared physical characteristics such as skin color, facial features, blood type or hair texture

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self actualization

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achievement of ones greatest potential abilities

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self esteem

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and individuals opinion of him/herself

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stereotyping

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placing members of a group of people into a category w the assumption that all are the same

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family dynamics

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way individuals in a family relate to and interact w each other as a group

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role

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function or duties or behaviors assumed when in a given role such as parent, student teacher or HHA

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role model

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person who is exceptionally effective or inspiring in some role, job, or position and serves as a role model for others learning the role

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substance

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drug when termed as substance abuse; may be legal or illegal

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care plan

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written method or outline identifying a residents unique needs and how health workers will assist them in meeting those needs

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chart

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legal doc that is a written record of medical care

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checklist

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documentation form to monitor ongoing NA observations of residents such as appetite or vital signs, also called flow charts or flow sheets

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continuity of care

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care of resident that continues without interruption

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cyanosis

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blue color to the lips due to decreased amount of oxygen in the blood

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extremities

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arms or legs

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incident

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unexpected situation which may harm to residents, emlpoyees or any other person

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non verbal communication

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messages sent by methods other than spoken or written words, such as facial expressions and body movements

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objective observation

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a factual or measurable event such as a pulse rate or body sign (SIGNS)

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receiver

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one who gets the message

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report

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action of relaying pertinent info about a resident to the nursing team members

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sender

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one who gives a message

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signs

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evidence of something abnormal occurring in the body which is observed by the nursing team through seeing, listening, touching, or smeilling

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subjective observation

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statement made by the resident such as “i have a headache” ( SYMPTOM)

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symptoms

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change in the body or function of the body that the resident experiences and tells the nursing team

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defamation

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to attack or injure the reputation of a person by making false or harmful statements

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libel

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false written or printed statement

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slander

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verbal/oral false statements made in the presence of another about a third person

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objective

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observations measured by the HHA by seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling and sometimes tasting

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subjective

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feelings measure only by the person; must be shared w others to be recognized

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sympathy

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having the same feelings of another, able to enter into another persons emotions

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empathy

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understanding another persons feelings or emotions

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ABHR

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refers to a 60-95% ethanol or isopropyl containing preparation designed for application to the hands to reduce microorganisms

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assistive device

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any item (handrails, grab bars, canes, wheelchairs) that is being used by or used in the care of a resident to promote their safety and function

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body mechanics

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using muscles of the body to make the best use of strength to life or move objects

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body alignment

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position of the body so it can function properly

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chain of infection

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process involved in the development of infectious disease in people

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contaminated

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items or areas considered to have disease causing organisms

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disinfect

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preventing infection by killing most bacteria, usually containing chlorine

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gait belt

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name give to a transfer belt when it is used to assist a resident when walking

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS

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host

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plant, animal, or human that harbors an organism

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infection

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refers to the establishment of an infective agent in or on a suitable host, producing clinical signs and symptoms (fever, redness, hear or exudate)

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infection control

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practices which help to prevent the development and spread of disease

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intact

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unbroken, undamaged

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isolation

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practices used to reduce the spread of an infectious agent and/or minimize transmission of infection

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medical asepsis

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procedures used to prevent pathogens from spreading

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microorganism

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tiny living bodies that cannot be seen with the naked eye

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pathogen

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disease causing microorganism; germ

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physical restraint

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any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material or equipment attached or adjacent to ones body that the individual cannot remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to ones body

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PPE

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personal protective equipment, such as gown, gloves, or mask

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safety

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practices that prevent harm or injury

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sputum

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mucus coughed up from the lungs

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standard precautions

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refers to infection prevention practices that apple to all residents, regardless of suspected or confirmed diagnosis or presumed infection status

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sterilization

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removing or destroying all microorganisms on a surface

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transmission

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transfer from one person or place to another

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transfer belt

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webbed belt used as a safety device when moving a resident

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alarm systems

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methods of alerting people to potential dangers (community, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors)

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detergent

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substances that usually includes a variety of chemicals and is used for cleaning

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disinfectant

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substances that prevent infection by killing bacteria

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emergency

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sudden or unexpected events requiring immediate attention and action

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sterilization

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process that completely removes or destroys all microorganisms on a surface, often accomplished with chemicals of heat (boiling or baking)

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blood pressure

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measurement of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries

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BPM

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beats per minute

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bradycardia

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pulse rate under 60 beats per min (bpm)

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cannula

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plastic prongs placed in nose to deliver oxygen

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diastolic pressure

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number at which the last sound is heard of lowest number when blood pressure is measured

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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expiration

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breathing out air

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hypertension

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high blood pressure 140/90

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hypotension

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low blood pressure lower than 90/60

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hypoxia

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lack of oxygen in the body tissues

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inspiration

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breathing in air

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pulse

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pressure of the blood felt against the wall of an artery as the heart expands and contracts

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pulse rate

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measures the umber of time the heart beats per min

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pulse spots

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areas on the body where the pulse can be counted or measured

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respirations

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the process of breathing; the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the lungs

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route

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method

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systolic pressure

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number at which the first sound is heard or the highest number when blood pressure is measured

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tachycardia

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pulse rate over 100 beats per min

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TPR

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abbreviation for temperature, pulse and respirations

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VS

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vital sings

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colostomy

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opening into large intestine, stool will be formed or semi formed

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gastrostomy

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opening into the stomach

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heostomy

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opening into small intestine, stool will be liquid

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lesion

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opening or sore on the skin

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ostomy

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surgical creation of a stoma

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podiatrist

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individual who specialized in the care of feet

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shearing

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forse of the skin over the bone when the bone moves but the skin stays at point of contact

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stoma

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artificial opening between a body cavity and body surface

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tracheostomy

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opening into windpipe (trachea) in neck

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ureterostomy

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ureter tube taking urine from the kidney is attached to the surface of the skin

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adaptive equipment

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items such as eating utensils which are altered to make them easier to use by residents w functions limitations

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contractures

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shortening of muscle

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fowlers position

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head of bead positioned 60-90 degrees (High Fowlers)

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hemiplegia

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paralysis of one side of the body

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paralysis

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loss of inability to move a part or all of the body

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paraplegia

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paralysis of the lower part of the body and both legs

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quadriplegia

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paralysis of all four of the extremities and the trunk

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semi fowlers

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30-45 degrees (low fowlers)

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supine position

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lying on their back

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aspiration

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inhaling liquids into the lungs

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CVA

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cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

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diet

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food and fluids regularly consumed by a person as a part of normal living

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dietitian

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a person who has a degree in nutrition; plans and manages therapeutic diets

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dysphasia

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difficulty swallowing

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essential nutrients

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necessary nutrients in food needed by the body to supply heat and energy build or repair tissue and regulate body functions, proteins, carbo, fats, vitamins and minerals and water

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nutrition

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process by which the body takes in food and uses it for growth, repair, and maintenance of health

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puree

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foods that are blended to a smooth consistency

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therapeutic or special diet

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diet ordered by a physician to help in the treatment of disease

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defecate

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elimination of stool

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emesis

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vomiting

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fecal impaction

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hard, dry stool that becomes lodged in the intestine or rectum

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flatus

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intestinal gas (fart)

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incontinence

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inability to control or retain urine or stool

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incontinent brief

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disposable absorbent pad designed to line undergarments

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void

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the act of eliminating urine

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meconium

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first stool of a newborn which is greenish-black to light brown, almost odorless and of a tarry consistency

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austism

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a disorder of unknown cause which results in difficulty communicating and relating people and surroundings

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cerebral palsy

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brain abnormality which may be congenital or due to lock of oxygen before, during or after birth

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delusion

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false belief

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dementia

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progressive deterioration of mental function

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disorientation

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decreased awareness of person, place, or time

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hospice

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special facility or services to provide care to terminally ill individual

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hallucination

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seeing or hearing something that is not really there

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mental illness

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chemical imbalance in the brain that significantly interferes with ones ability to live and work

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mental retardation

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lower than average intellectual development

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reality orientation

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assisting residents to be aware of time place and person

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shroud

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a paper or cloth covering to place on a body after death

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