Vocab Flashcards

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Occupational therapist

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Assists people to learn and retain skills needed to perform daily activities

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Dietitian

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Assesses and plans for nutritional needs

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Activities directer

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Assesses, plans and implements recreational needs

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Physical therapist

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Assists people with musculoskeletal problems; focus on restoring function and preventing disability

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Nursing assistant

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Assist nurse and gives nursing care

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Physical therapy assistant

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Performs task and services supervised by PT (physical therapist)

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Nurse practitioner

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Plans and provides cares with the health team: does physical exams; health assessments; health education (one below a doctor)

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Social worker

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Deals with emotional and environmental issues affecting Inness and recovery

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Medical laboratory technician

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Collects samples ands performs laboratory test on blood, urine, and other body fluids.

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Respiratory therapist

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Assistants in treating lung and heart disorders. Gives; respiratory treatments and therapies.

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Radiographer

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Takes x-rays

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Physician

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Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries

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Podiatrist (foot)

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Prevents, diagnose and treats foot disorders.

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Audiologist

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Test hearing, prescribes hearing aids; works with people who are hard of hearing

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Speech language pathologist

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Evaluates speech and language and treats people with speech, voice, hearing, communication, and swallowing disorders.

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Cleric

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Assists with spiritual needs

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Pharmacist

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Fills drug orders written by doctors; monitors drug interactions

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Medical records and health info tech

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Maintains medial records; transcribes medical reports, files records, completes required reports.

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Registered nurse (RN)

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Assesses, makes nursing diagnoses, plans, implements; nursing care

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Licensed practical vocational nurse (LPVN)

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Provides direct cares, including giving drugs under the direction of an RN

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Involuntary seclusion

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Separating a person from others against his or here will. Keeping the person away from his or her room

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Ombudsman

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Someone who supports or helps the needs of another person.

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Representive

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Any person who has the legal right to act on the residents behalf when she or he can’t

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Treatment

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The care provided to maintain or restore health, improve function, relieve symptoms