Unit 3 Flashcards
Care plan
A written method or outline identifying a residents unique needs and how health workers will assist them in meeting those needs
Body language
Use of body and facial positions and movement to send a message (the person may or may not be aware of the message sent)
Chart
A legal document that is a written record of medical care
Checklist
Documentation form to monitor ongoing nursing assistant observation of residents such as appetite or vital signs (also known as flow charts/sheets)
Communication
The exchange of information or messages by written or spoken word, signals or other methods
Continuity of care
Care of a resident that continues without interruption. All caregivers using the same method ls and approaches.
Cyanosis
Blue color to the lips due to decreased amount of oxygen in the blood
Extremities
Arms or legs
Incident
Unexpected situation, which may cause harm to residents, employees or any other person
Non-Verbal communication
Messages sent by methods other then spoken or written words such as facial expressions and body movements
Objective observations
A factual or measurable event such as a pulse rate or body sign
Receiver
One who gets the message
Report
Action of relaying pertinent information about a resident to the nursing team members, usually done at change of shift (this action also assures continuity care)
Sender
One who gives a message
Signs
Evidence of something abnormal occurring in the body which is observed by the nursing team through seeing, listening, touching or smelling
