Chapter 26
This type of care helps patients recover after a hospital stay.
What is subacute care?
This defines the tasks a nursing assistant is legally allowed to perform.
What is scope of practice?
This law protects the privacy of residents’ health information.
What is HIPAA?
This abbreviation refers to activities like bathing, dressing, and eating.
What is ADLs?
The main goal of subacute care is to help residents achieve this.
What is independence (or returning home)?
Being on time and respectful shows this quality.
What is professionalism?
This position is used to prevent pressure injuries and promote comfort.
What is repositioning?
This is the medical term for high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
This therapist helps residents regain strength and mobility.
Who is a physical therapist?
Doing what is morally right is known as this.
What are ethics?
This type of care focuses on comfort rather than cure at end of life.
What is hospice care?
What is hypoglycemia?
This therapist helps with daily activities like dressing and eating.
Who is an occupational therapist?
Facial expressions and body language are part of this type of communication.
What is nonverbal communication?
A sudden inability to breathe is considered this type of situation.
what is an emergency?
What is tachycardia?
Nursing assistants should encourage residents to do this as much as possible.
What is perform tasks independently?
Following rules to prevent illness spread is part of this responsibility.
What is infection control?
Washing hands is the most important way to prevent this.
What is the spread of infection?
This type of precaution is used for diseases spread through the air.
What are airborne precautions?