LEGAL & ETHICAL
This term means keeping a resident’s personal and medical information private.
What is confidentiality?
These are steps and rules followed to keep residents and staff safe.
What are safety procedures?
This condition is a cerebrovascular accident that affects blood flow to the brain.
What is a CVA or stroke?
Exercises that move joints through their full motion.
What is range of motion (ROM)?
Clue: A progressive, irreversible form of dementia that affects memory and thinking.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
This law protects a resident’s health information and privacy.
What is HIPAA?
Gloves, gowns, and masks are examples of this type of equipment.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Swelling caused by fluid buildup in the tissues.
What is edema?
A device that delivers oxygen through soft prongs in the nose.
What is a nasal cannula?
Difficulty with thinking, memory, or decision-making.
What does cognitively impaired mean?
This document lists the legal rights residents have in long-term care facilities.
What is the Resident’s Bill of Rights?
Practices used to prevent the spread of infection and disease.
What is infection control?
Painful or difficult urination.
What is dysuria?
This tube is inserted into the bladder to drain urine continuously.
What is a Foley catheter?
Emotional adjustment and reactions after a loss.
What is the grieving process?
This is intentional harm, neglect, or mistreatment of a resident.
What is resident abuse?
This means “nothing by mouth.”
What does NPO mean?
High blood sugar is called this.
What is hyperglycemia?
This device is used to safely lift and transfer residents who cannot bear weight.
What is a mechanical lift?
Confusion and agitation that worsen in the late afternoon or evening.
What is sundowning?
This occurs when a caregiver leaves a patient without arranging for needed continued care.
What is abandonment?
A belt used to safely assist residents with walking and transfers.
What is a gait belt or transfer belt?
Paralysis on one side of the body.
What is hemiplegia?
A wedge-shaped device placed between the legs to keep them apart after hip
What is an abductor wedge?
Needs related to emotional and mental well-being, such as love, security, and belonging.
What are psychological needs?