The Person's rights
A son has the legal right to act on his mother behalf. The son is his mother's
Representative
Define Ethics
Knowledge of right and wrong conduct
What is professionalism
Following laws, being ethical, having goos work ethics and having the skills to do your work
What is implementation?
To perform or to carry out nursing interventions in the nursing process
define gerontology
The study of the aging process
What violates a person's right to privacy?
Opening windows and blinds while a person is bathing.
To maintain professional boundaries
Helping the person
What are work ethics
Behavior in the workplace
What is subjective data?
Things a person tell you about that you can not observe
Define geriatrics
The care of aging people
Residents has the right to be free from?
Involuntary seclusion
Abuse is a crime True or false
True
Define bullying
Repeated attacks or threats of fear, distress, or har by a bully towards a target
What is an assessment?
Collecting information about the person
What causes loneliness is an older person?
Children moving away
What is an action that promotes dignity?
Closing the curtain for a procedure
What is true about negligence?
The person's property was harmed
What will help you do your job well?
HAving good nutrition
To communicate well you should
Give facts and be specific
Skin changes occur with aging. Care should include
Applying lotion (Don't be ashy)
A long term care ombudsman does what?
Investigates residents complaints.
What is a sign of elder abuse?
Poor personal Hygiene
What is true about harassment?
Harassment can occur through text messages
Your role in the nursing process involves
Report observations
An older person should avoid dry foods why?
Decreases in saliva