Chapter 9
This type of data is collected when a resident is first admitted and is used for future comparison.
What is baseline data?
This body system protects against disease and infection
What is the immune system?
This type of care focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curing disease.
What is palliative care?
This process involves moving a resident from one unit, room, or caregiver to another.
What is a transfer?
This system helps remove waste, toxins, and excess fluids from the body
What is the lymphatic system?
This is often the last sense to remain before death.
What is hearing?
This is the term for when a resident leaves the healthcare facility permanently.
What is discharge?
This term describes the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body.
This term refers to care given to the body after death.
What is post mortem care?
During this process, the nursing assistant helps prepare the room and welcome the resident.
What is admission?
This condition involves abnormal, uncontrolled cell growth.
What is cancer?
This is a key goal when providing care to a dying resident.
What is maintaining comfort and dignity?
This is the nursing assistant’s priority when assisting with transfers
What is resident safety?
This treatment uses powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells.
What is chemotherapy?
This service is typically provided when a person is expected to live about six months or less.
What is hospice care?