Social Work Context
Definitions
Sentences
100
Social workers often deal with events that are _________ or "come out of no-where".
What is spontaneous.
100
This word means not responsive.
What is unresponsive.
100
Pearl is acting as Morty's healthcare _________ and making his healthcare decisions.
What is a proxy.
200
Social workers value self-determination. However, because Morty is __________, his wife can also make decisions.
What is semi-comatose
200
Blindness as recognized by law which usually means that the better eye has visual acuity of 20/200 or worse.
What is legally blind.
200
This is a type of housing that provides some assistance with daily activities.
What is assisted living.
300
This type of social worker plays a role in assessing the patient's needs and planning for care and discharge.
What is a medical social worker.
300
A signed, witnessed or notarized document in which the signer designates an agent to make health care decisions.
What is a power of attorney.
300
Pearl is under the impression that the inadequate care her husband has received from the nursing home has lead to his bout with _________.
What is pneumonia.
400
When working with patients in a semi-comatose state, the social worker should have knowledge about the Glasgow ______ ______.
What is the coma scale.
400
This is caused by a lack of blood flow and oxygen to the brain.
What is a stroke.
400
Pearl has requested for Morty's _______ from the hospital due to inadequate care.
What is discharge
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