Chapt. 1
task that are required for daily living, such as bathing, dressing and personal hygiene
Activities of daily living (ADL's)
disorder that results from damage to parts of the brain responsible for language.
Apashia
core principles that form the basis for all care provided to residents
Themes of care
process by which infection is spread
Chain of infection
written document created after a resident assessment that outlines goals of care and nursing interventions.
CarePlan
Clearness of communication
Clarity
relating to the psychosocial and social aspects of mental health
psychosocial
ability to act independently and make decisions for oneself
Autonomy
the collective customs, attitudes and beliefs of a particular group
Culture
the study of aging
Gerontology
traditional practices of a particular group
Customs
federal insurance for individuals over 65
Medicare
restating in your own words what another person has said to be sure you understood
reflection