VOCABULARY
What does PHI stand for?
Protected health information
Pain and swelling in a person’s joints is called…
Arthritis
The Government defines elderly as a person who is 60 or older
False-65 or older
What does the physical dimension of wellness mean?
Having to do with the body and how it functions (works)
List the steps for removing soiled linens
1. Wash hands 2. Put on gloves 3. Keep your body away from bed/linens 4. Move around the bed untucking and rolling soiled linens away from you towards the center of the bed 5. Roll into a ball and place in proper bin
What is Gerontology?
The study of aging and older adults
This condition is caused by a blood clot in the brain
A stroke
An example of person centered care would be a healthcare worker asking their patient what they want to wear, what they want for lunch and letting the patient decide what time to go to bed and get up in the morning
TRUE
The dimension having to do with a person’s values or faith is called…
Spiritual
Give 3 examples of PHI
Medications, medical conditions, doctor visits, prognosis, personal data such as social security number, phone, address
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
A condition that affects the way a person’s brain works (memory loss, confusion, difficulty with language and emotions,lack of judgement, inability to solve problems, cannot process information, mood and personality changes) is called…
Alzheimer’s
A person in a Nursing Home requires 24 hour care and assistance with most of their ADLs
TRUE
What does the intellectual dimension have to do with?
Mind and brain; example: a person reading, doing puzzles, having conversations about world events, etc.
What is HIPAA?
A Federal law that protects personal health/medical information from being shared without the patient’s permission (consent); can only be shared with the PATIENT’s permission
A people born between 1946 and 1964 are called…
Baby Boomers
If your body does not make enough insulin, you have…
Diabetes
The graying of America means we have more and more rainy days.
FALSE-We have more and more people with gray hair (elderly)
Describe the social and emotional dimensions of wellness
*Social is about the connections someone has with other people (hobbies, clubs, sports, games, etc)
*Emotional is about someone’s feelings and mood
Explain the steps for making a patient’s bed without them in it
Wear gloves
Place under pad in center of mattress; then put on fitted sheet over it
Next is the flat sheet (pulled up to top edge of mattress) and tucked in using hospital corners at the foot of the bed
Last place thermal blanket and tucked in using in using Hospital corners and place pillow with pillow case
Who is a Geriatrician?
A doctor who cares for and treats older adults
Name 3 assistive devices for mobility
Walker, wheelchair, scooter, cane
Bacteria that are invisible and resistant to antibiotics are called “superbugs”
True
A person’s skills, job, work experience or career falls under what dimension of wellness?
Occupational
Define standard precautions, tell why they exist and give 3 examples of PPE
A set of practices that help prevent the spread of infection and illness between people
Mask, gown, eyewear, gloves