Abbreviations
a person who has passed a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP); performs delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Hint: you will have this at the end of your jr. year
What is an STNA?
an illness of rapid onset and short duration; the person is expected to recover
What is an acute illness?
a health care agency or program that promotes comfort and quality of life for the dying person and the person’s family
What is hospice?
Answer questions honestly and completely
What is the correct way to respond to surveyor?
those who provide nursing care - RNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants (STNA)
What is The Health/nursing Team?
a nurse who has completed 2,3, or 4 year nursing program and has passed a licensing test
What is an RN?
a long term health condition that may not have a cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment
What is a chronic illness?
abbreviation sounds like a smell, abbreviation SNF, a patient may go here for rehabilitation services
What is a skilled nursing facility?
P! how personal and professional behaviors and development affect yourself and others
What is personal and professional responsibility?
Assists persons to learn or retain skills needed for daily living and working
What is an occupational therapist?
a nurse who has completed a practical nurse program and has passed a licensing test; called LVN in California and Texas
What is an LPN?
an illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover
What is terminal illness?
rules made by government agencies
What is regulations?
R! how to promote the rights of others and how to respect them as persons with dignity and value
What is rights and respect?
Deals with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery. Coordinates community agencies to assist the person and family.
What is a social worker?
responsible for the entire nursing staff and safe nursing care
What is the DON?
the official entry of a person into health care setting
What is admission?
the formal review of an agency through the collection of facts and observations
What is a survey?
the type of work ethic you should have
What is good?
Provides nursing care and gives drugs under the direction of RNs and doctors
What is a licensed practical nurse?
an agency that provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home-like setting to persons needing some help with daily activities
What is an ALR (Assisted Living Residence)?
The official departure of a person from a health care setting
What is discharge?
a facility for patients that are unable to go home, some need care until death
What is a long term care center?
E! how to do the right thing when dealing with patients, residents, and co-workers. Laws affecting nursing care are also presented
What is ethics and law?
Assists nurses and gives care. Supervised by a licensed nurse
What is a nursing assistant?