Key Terms
experiencing one's potential
self-actualization
which need is having meaningful relationships with others, closeness, and affection
Love and belonging needs
What food group should older persons eat
protein
What are the 2 identifiers when identifying a person
name and date of birth
when a patient or resident leaves the agency without staff knowledge
elopement
the worth, value, or opinion one has of a person
esteem
This need involves learning, understanding, and creating to the limit of a person's ability.
self-actualization
What is needed for our kidneys to function
fluids
What does PASS mean
pull the safety pin, aim low, squeeze the lever, sweep back and forth
any event that has harmed or could harm a patient, resident, visitor, or staff member
incident
shrink
atrophy
Most important basic need out of the 5
Physical needs (O2, food, water, shelter)
In the nervous system, what happens to the reflexes
they slow
What does RACE mean
rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish
means being unable to respond to stimuli
comatose
the care of aging people
geriatrics
a person has a slow, crippling disease what basic need is this
self-esteem needs
What is the first to go when talking about taste
sweet and salty
What does a purple wristband mean
What does a yellow wristband mean
What does a red wristband mean
Do Not Resuscitate DNR
Fall risk
Allergy alert
FBAO
foreign-body airway obstruction
a persons highest potential for mental and physical performance
optimal level of function
Who is the famous psychologist who described the basic needs that must be met for a person to survive and function
Abraham Maslow
What position can one breathe easier in
semi-Fowler's position
You gave a person the wrong treatment what do you do
complete an incident report
OSHA
occupational safety and health administration