Mickey
LTC
Care given in long term facilities
Compassionate
Being caring, concerned, empathetic and understanding
Residents Rights
Rights guaranteed by law to all residents
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Home Health Care
Care provided in home
Diagnosis
Medical condition determined by a doctor
UTI
Bacterial infection of the urethra, bladder, or kidney
Subacute Care
Care for people who need less care than acute but more than chronic
Skilled Care
Medically necessary care given by nurse or therapist
CNS
Composed of the brain and spinal cord
Receptive Aphasia
Difficulty understanding spoken or written words
Assisted Living
Residences for people who need some help but not 24 hour care
Diabetes
Occurs when the pancreas produces no insulin
Physiological Needs
Physical needs required to survive
examples; water, food, air, rest
DJD
Degenerative Joint Disease
CHF
When one or both sides of the heart stop pumping blood properly
Chain of Command
Describes line of authority
Tactful
Showing sensitivity and having sense of what is appropriate
Conscientious
Trying to do your best, guides by sense of right and wrong
Rehabilitation
Care given to help restore function after an illness or injury
Diuretics
Medication that reduce fluid in the body and increase the need to urinate
Psychosocial Needs
Needs related to social interaction, emotions, mind, and spirit
Angina
The heart muscle that is not getting enough oxygen causes chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
Emotional Lability
Inappropriate or unprovoked emotional responses, including anger, laughing, and crying
Outpatient Care
Care given to people who have had treatment and need short term care