Key Terms
person who collects information by observing and asking questions
surveyor
PA
physician's assistant
Assesses and plans for nutritional needs. Teaches about diet and healthy eating.
Dietitian and nutritionist
a nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs; each nursing team member has certain tasks and jobs to do
functional nursing
an agency must have this to operate and provide care
licensure
Provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home-like setting to persons needing help with daily activities.
ALR- assisted living residence
LPN/LVN
licensed practical nurse
licensed vocational nurse
Collects specimens. Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids, secretions, and excretions.
Medical or clinical laboratory technician
a nursing care pattern; an RN is responsible for the person's total care
primary nursing
what are people in long term centers called
residents
health care agency or program for persons who are dying (usually less than 6 months to live)
hospice
RN
registered nurse
Assists ill and injured persons with movement and pain management
PT-Physical therapist
a nursing care pattern; a team of nursing staff is led by an RN who decides the amount and kind of care each person needs
team nursing
An illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover
Terminal illness
perform delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
nursing assistant
DON
director of nursing
Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries
Physician (doctor)
a nursing case manager coordinates the care of specific groups of patients from admission through discharge and into the home or long-term care setting
case management
What are the 4 purposes of health care
1. health promotion
2. disease prevention
3. detection and treatment of disease
4. rehabilitation and restorative care
many health care workers whose skills and knowledge focus on the person's total care; interdisciplinary health care team
health team
SNF
skilled nursing facility
Social worker
a nursing care pattern; services are moved from departments to the bedside
patient-focused care
Is an on-going illness that is slow or gradual in onset. There is no known cure. The illness can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment.
Chronic illness