Communication
The two primary classifications of communication
What is Verbal and Nonverbal Communication?
A type of family that is defined by a divorced/widowed person who has remarried and has kids from a previous relationship
What is a Blended Family?
WNL
What is Within Normal Limits?
A patient/resident who is new to a facility may be withdrawn, anxious, or fearful of their new environment, and this could potentially lead to
What is Depression?
Most commonly referred to as mental retardation with four degrees (mild, moderate, severe, or profound)
What is Intellectual Disability?
An important portion of one's shift in which vital information regarding the patient is shared
What is a Shift Change Report or Rounds?
This model ranks our human needs in order of importance
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
HOH
What is Hard of Hearing?
Six strategies that an individual uses to unconsciously protect themselves from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings
What are Defense Mechanisms?
This disability impacts one's social and communication skills
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Three major cultural consideration areas to keep in mind as a healthcare provider
What are touch, language, and eye contact?
Discrimination, stereotyping, and prejudice towards the elderly population
What is Ageism?
NVD
What is Nausea, Vomiting, & Diarrhea?
Using the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects is helpful with this type of impairment
What is Visual Impairment?
A genetic disorder caused by changes in a specific gene that can impact one's behavior, mental abilities, physical features, and intellect
What is Fragile X Syndrome?
A resident who does not hear, does not hear correctly, or does not understand can pose a barrier to communication
What is True?
Culture influences all aspects of our lives with each culture having its unique customs, traditions, religions, behaviors, and lifestyles among all people throughout the world
What is Cultural Diversity?
R, rt.
What is Right?
With this type of impairment, it is key not to shout and to look directly at the resident when speaking to them
What is Hearing Impairment?
A condition in which the spinal cord and spine do not develop properly. Problems with ambulation, bowel and bladder function, & orthopedic issues.
A detailed and comprehensive assessment of the resident's functional capabilities
What is an MDS (Minimum Data Set)?
Knowledge of each culture and applying it to healthcare, thus making care more equitable, reducing misunderstandings, and improving residents’ care
What is Cultural Competency?
T, C, DB
What are Turn, Cough, and Deep Breathe?
Poorly fitting dentures, paralysis on one side of the mouth due to a stroke, or birth defects are examples of
What are Functional Barriers?
Affects movement, posture, and balance due to brain damage while in the uterus or during childbirth
What is Cerebral Palsy?