Special senses
Name all 5 of the special senses
Smell
taste
touch
sight
hearing
what are the two types of law that affect health care workers?
civil law
criminal law
what is a key component of effective communication in healthcare?
Listening actively
during which developmental stage do fine motor skills rapidly improve?
hypo-
low
Eyes are protected by...
eyelids/eyelashes
what is professional negligence called
malpractice
what is the best way to handle a language barrier in patient communication?
Use translation services
Ex- Electronic translator/Human translator
what is defamation?
spoken or written words that tend to injure a persons reputation
what is gastrointestinal? Break it apart.
refers to the stomach and the intestines.
gastro/intestinal
to protect the ear
what is the purpose of HIPAA and OSHA
HIPAA- Ensures a patients medical/health information is private.
OSHA- setting and enforcing standards, provide training, assist employers and workers aiming to prevent workplace injuries and sicknesses.
what is an appropriate response when a patient expresses concern?
Acknowledge and address their concern
What type of nerve cells receives stimuli for the sense of smell?
Olfactory
what is audiologist? Break it apart
a specialist who studies and treats ear diseases
Audi/ologist
which area of the tongue is most sensitive to tastes?
what is the purpose of the Residents' Bill of Rights?
Promotes independence and self-determination
what is a crucial skill to develop for effective observation in healthcare?
detailed note-taking
This mucous membrane lines the eyelid and covers the front of the eye, providing added protection and moisture...
The sclera
81 mg ASA BID PO
81 milligrams of aspirin twice a day by mouth.
what is the function of the spinal cord?
it carries messages to and from the brain and the nerves that go to the muscles and glands
A legal contract requires three parts, what are they?
Offer, acceptance, consideration
what is a cognitive development milestone in early childhood?
recognizing shapes and colors
This occurs when the stapes becomes immobile, causing conductive hearing loss...
Otosclerosis
Which part of the med order connects why the medication is being given? Number and name.
1- Medication
2- The dosage
3- Frequency
4- The route
5- Reason