Unit 2 Flashcards
Bias
Prejudice
Body language
All the conscious or unconscious messages your body sends as you communicate
Cliche
A phrase that is used over and over again and doesn’t really mean anything
Communication
The exchange of information; a message is recovered and interpreted
Cultural diversity
The different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences who live in the world
Culturally sensitive care
NAs should focus on being compassionate, and ask questions to find out what is appropriate and respect residents choices, beliefs, and behaviors
Documentation
A written account of care given
Hearing impaired
Having reduced or deficient hearing ability; hard of hearing
Incident report
A written report documenting the incident and response to the incident
Medical abbreviations
A shortened form of a word or phrase
Medical record
Written record containing medical information about a patient
Medical terminology
Vocabulary firnaccurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes, and in a science-based manner
Message
A communication containing some information, news, advice, or request
Nonverbal communication
Communication that does not use words or writing
Objective assessment
Information that can be found using the 5 senses; signs
Receiver
Someone who is given a message; verbal, written
Reporting
A verbal account of patient or resident care and observations
Sender
Gives or communicates a message
Signs
Objective observation. Gathering information using your senses
Subjective assessment
That which is reported that cannot be observed using the senses; symptoms
Symptoms
Subjective data; that which is reported by a person and cannot be observed with the senses
Verbal communication
Communication that uses written or spoken word
Belief
Something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion or conviction
Belonging
Closeness and affection; meaningful relationships
Clergy
Religious leaders
Customs
Beliefs passed from one generation to another
Dignity
The state or quality or being worthy of honor and respect. Need to trreat esidents with respect
Disabled/ disability
Impaired physical or emotional function
Diversity
A state of variety, a range of different things
Faith
Confidence or trust in a person or thing; belief that is not based on truth
Holistic care
A type of care that involves caring for the whole person- the mind as well as the body
Maslow’s hierarchy
Basic needs of life that just be met for a person to survive and function; physical needs, safety and security, love and belonging, self esteem, and the need for self actualization
Physical
Pertaining to the body
Psychosocial
No idea what the definition is
Race
A group of people thought to share certain distinctive characteristics such as facial structure or skin color
Religion
Spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices
Safety
Being safe; freedom from the occurrence of risk or injury, danger, or loss
Security
Freedom from care anxiety, or doubt; well founded confidence
Self care deficit
The inability to care for ones self due to mental or physical problems
Self esteem
What people think about themselves
Sexuality
Those physical, psychological, social cultural, and spiritual factors that affect a person’s feeling and attitudes about his or her sex
Spiritual
Relating to the concerns of the spirit, the sacred or the soul
Values
Relative worth, merit, or importance
Bed protector
An item of removable bedding that sits on top of a mattress to protect it
Call light
A system that allows a patient or resident to call for help, must be within residents reach
Closed bed
Bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place
Draw/lift/transfer sheet
An extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents
Fan fold
Taking the top sheets and folding the sheets back and forth at the bottom of the bed
Inventory/belonging list
A detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in ones possession
Mitered corner
A method of folding the sheets at the corners at a right angle that has a neat appearance
Occupied bed
A bed that is made while the patient is in it
Open bed
Top linens are folded back so the person can get into bed. Top linens are folded to the foot of the bed.
Side rails
Prevent hazards; keeps patients from getting out of bed; considered restraints
Toe tuck (pleat)
A 3-4 inch fold in the top covers across the foot of the bed that allows patients to freely move their feet under the top covers
Trapeze bar
A bar hung above the patients bed to assist the person with moving in the bed
