Chapter 3: Professionalism and Job-Seeking Skills
when does the chance for a potential employer to meet you personally occur?
interview
what is the abuse of an older person called?
elder abuse
this dark pigment give our skin, hair and eyes their color is called
melanin
what gives structure and shape to the body and protects vital organs from injury?
the skeleton
arthritis
inflammation of the joints
arthr/o- = joint
-itis = inflammation
a brief document that gives a possible employer general information about you, your education, and work experience is called
resume
the document that allows a person to make their wishes regarding health care known to family members and health care working in case the time comes when they are no longer able to make those wishes known themselves
advance directive
the general term used to describe any break in the skin
lesion
name a treatment for a fracture
reduction: bringing the broken ends into alignment
fixation: holding the bone in one position until the fracture heals
closed reduction: doctor lines up broken ends by pushing/pulling together
external fixation: no surgery, cast
ORIF: (open reduction, internal fixation) surgical, use of plates, screws, rods, pins or wires to hold the broken ends in place until healed
traction: nonsurgical until person can tolerate surgery, keeps in alignment with applied weight
dermatology
study of the skin
dermat/o =skin
-logy = study of
how much notice should you give your current employer when leaving a job?
2 weeks notice
threatening or attempting to touch a person without their consent, causing that person to fear bodily harm is called
assault
this type of wound is the result of a planned surgical or medical intervention
intentional wound
demonstrate both abduction and adduction of the shoulder
abduction: moving away from the midline of the body
adduction: moving toward the midline of the body
osteoarthritis
inflammation and breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone
oste/o = bone
arthr = joint
-itis = inflammation
an organization's human resources (HR) department is also known as
this document transfers the responsibility for making medical decisions on the person's behalf to another person
durable power of attorney for health care
what is the underlying cause of all pressure ulcers?
immobility
this type of exercise involves moving a joint through it's full range of motion without the resident or patient assisting
passive range of motion (PROM)
subcutaneous
under the skin
sub- = under, below
cutane/o = skin
-ous = pertaining to
what time frame should you send a short thank-you email after interviewing for a position?
1 day
what does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
name 2 tasks a nursing assistant can do to prevent pressure ulcers
avoid same position for a long period of time, use observational skills, provide good skin care, provide good perineal care, anticipate toileting needs, encourage mobility, minimize friction or shearing, encourage nutrition and hydration, use pressure relieving devices
this disease is the excessive loss of bone tissue and is most common in older adult females
osteoporosis
myalgia
muscle pain
my/o = muscle
-algia = pain