Key Terms
The branch of medicine concerned with problems and diseases of old age and older persons.
Geriatrics
This Act of 1996 protects the person’s privacy and security of their health information.
HIPAA
Services are moved from department to bedside.
Patient-Focused Care
The clothing or equipment worn by the staff for protection against a hazard.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Assists ill and injured persons with movement, pain management, and rehabilitation.
PT (Physical Therapist)
Being free of disease-producing microbes.
Sterile
This Act of 1987 establishes patient rights and healthcare worker requirements.
OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987)
Focuses on tasks and jobs. Each nursing team member is assigned certain tasks.
Functional Nursing
Donning PPE is in this correct order.
Gown, Mask/Respirator, Goggles, Gloves
Assists persons to learn or retain skills needed for daily living and working.
OT (Occupational Therapist)
A preparation containing dead or weakened microbes.
Vaccine
Someone who supports or promotes the needs and interests of another person.
Ombudsman
RN leads team of nursing staff and decides the amount and kind of care each person gets.
Team Nursing
Handwashing, PPE, Care Equipment, Respiratory Hygiene, Patient or Resident Safety, etc.
Standard Precautions
Provides nursing care and gives drugs under the direction of RNs and doctors.
LPN (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse)
Microbes that usually live and grow in a certain area.
Normal Flora
You are giving care in a home and you notice the person is not taking the prescribed medications. What do you suspect?
Self-neglect
RN is responsible for patient’s total care.
Primary Nursing
Develops in a person cared for in a healthcare setting.
Nosocomial Infection or HAI (Healthcare Associated Infection.
Diagnoses and treats swallowing disorders.
Speech-language pathologist/therapist
Angio
Vessel
A person with the legal right to act on the patient's or resident's behalf when he or she cannot do so for himself or herself.
Representative
Services are obtained and monitored from admission through discharge and into the home or long-term care setting.
Case Management
Contact, Droplet, and Airborne Precautions
Transmission-Based Precautions
Assists in treating lung and heart disorders.
Respiratory Therapist