Admissions, Transfers, Discharge
What does the term "AMA" mean?
Against Medical Advice
What is rehabilitation?
The process of assisting an individual regain their highest level of physical, emotional, and economic function.
What are the four types of surgery?
Definitive, Elective, Urgent, and Emergent
What is an admission?
Entry of a person into a healthcare setting
How long does the acute period of rehabilitation last?
24 hours
What is the difference between general and regional anesthesia?
General causes a loss of consciousness, and regional numbs a general part of the body.
What is a transfer?
When a patient/resident is moved within or between healthcare settings
Skills needed to re-enter the work force.
How long before surgery is a person on NPO status?
6-8 hours.
Feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, and possibly anger are typical for those who are what?
A newly admitted patient.
What are three factors affecting rehabilitation?
Attitude and coping, Response of patients family, overall health status, age, and physical and emotional health.
Why is drug history important when dealing with anesthesia?
Drug tolerance can change how much anesthesia is needed to be effective in a patient.
Who is responsible for preparing a new residents room, showing them around the facility, and making the new patient or resident as comfortable as possible?
The CNA
Most rehabilitation services are provided where?
In a rehabilitation office, places where short and long term care are provided, and in a patients home.
Whats the difference between urgent and emergent surgery?
Urgent surgeries are planned ahead on an ASAP basis, emergent surgery is done immediately to keep a patient alive.