Chapter 1
Care given for people who need 24-hour skilled care
What is long term care
Specifies how a resident must be treated while living in a facility
What are residents' rights
The inability to control the bladder or bowels
What is incontinence
Burns caused by hot liquids
What is a scald
Means caring for the whole person - the mind and the body
What is holistic care
Describes the line of authority and helps to make sure that residents get proper healthcare
what is the chain of command
Intentional touching of a person without their consent. Ex. forcing a resident to eat
What is battery
A system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people
What is culture
An injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
What is an abrasion
Term for the special care that a dying person needs
11:00 p.m. in military time
What is 2300
The failure to provide needed care that results in physical, mental, or emotional harm to a person
What is neglect
The way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
What is body mechanics
Acronym that helps understand how to use a fire extinguisher
What is PASS
Prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older persons
What is ageism
Medical assistance program for people who have low income or disabilities
What is Medicaid
Law passed to keep health information private and secure
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and wearing gloves
What is standard precautions
Results from either too much insulin or too little food
Hypoglycemia; insulin reaction
Legal documents that allow people to decide what kind of medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves
What is an advance directive
Course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs
What is a policy
the legal advocate for residents as assigned by federal law
What is an ombudsman
Stroke assessment tool used to assess patients
Refers to measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens
Affects a person's ability to think and communicate clearly; affects their ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality. Can have hallucinations or delusions
What is schizophrenia