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NA Midterm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accountable | answerable for one's actions |
| ADLs | activities of daily living, shaving, bathing, dressing, etc. |
| acute care | 24hr skilled care in hospitals/ambulatory surgical centers for short-term, immediate illnesses/injuries |
| assistive devices | special equipment that helps ill/disabled people do ADLs |
| care team | group with varying education/experience that all provident resident care |
| chain of command | order of authority within a facility |
| charge nurse | head nurse |
| chronic | long-term, 6 months or longer |
| continuity of care | ongoing care from multiple facilities |
| delegation | giving tasks to another person as long as those tasks are within that person's scope of practice |
| dementia | loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, communicating, etc. |
| empathetic | able to identify with the feelings of others |
| first impression | way of classifying someone when you initially meet |
| holistic care | physical, social, emotional, spiritual; well-rounded/all-encompassing |
| home health care | health care given at one's home |
| hospice care | 6 months or less to live |
| liability | state of being legally responsible for something |
| long-term care | 24hrs, usually in nursing homes, ongoing conditions |
| person-centered care | focuses on the individuality of the one receiving care |
| policy | course of action to be followed for SPECIFIC, CERTAIN situations |
| procedure | method/way of doing something; set of steps for care |
| abuse | purposely mistreating, causes phys/ment/emo/finan/ pain or injury |
| advance directive | wishes in case you are not present to be able to make a certain decision for yourself |
| assault | a threat |
| battery | touching without permission |
| DNR | do not resuscitate, will be clearly charted or on a bracelet |
| ethics | standards of conduct, right vs wrong, good morals |
| false imprisonment | unlawful restraint |
| financial abuse | illegal use of someone else's money |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, protects residents' rights to their health insurance info being confidential |
| involuntary seclusion | separation from others against will |
| malpractice | professional misconduct resulting in injury |
| NATCEP | Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program, part of OBRA, sets standards for NA training/testing |
| neglect | failure to give care, resulting in unintended harm; continuous |
| negligence | neglect but unintended INJURY; more singular |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, standardizes NA training, staffing requirements, resident assessment instructions, and info on rights for residents |
| ombudsman | legal advocate for residents |
| physical abuse | treatment causing physical harm, intentional or not |
| psychological abuse | emotional harm from threats, isolating, intimidating, humiliating, insulting, etc. |
| Residents' Rights | rights in the OBRA about resident treatment, provides ethical code of conduct for healthcare workers |
| scope of practice | tasks you are allowed to perform as someone in your position |
| ageism | stereotype/prejudice/discrimination against elderly |
| cultural competence | ability to understand/respect/interact w/ people from other cultures |
| cultural diversity | variety of ppl w/ different backgrounds/experiences living together |
| developmental disability | chronic condition restricts physical/mental abilities |
| health | physical/mental/social well-being |
| wellness | balance of physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual |
| need | necessary, required |
| physiological needs | processes/activities that keep us alive |
| psychosocial needs | needs involving social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality |
| race | groups of ppl based on physical looks shared by ppl w/ common ancestry |
| stereotype | biased generalization about a certain group |
| abdominal thrusts | removing object from airway of a choking person |
| cardiac arrest | heart stops |
| respiratory arrest | breathing stops |
| conscious | aware of surroundings, sensations, thoughts, etc. |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation, med procedure done when heart/lungs stop working |
| emesis | vomiting |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| first aid | care for injured ppl by the first ppl responding to emergency |
| hemiparesis | weakness on one side |
| hemiplegia | paralysis on one side |
| hemorrhage | blood loss/bleeding |
| hyperglycemia | high blood glucose/sugar |
| hypoglycemia | low blood glucose/sugar |
| MI | myocardial infarction, blocked blood flow to the heart and muscle cells die, also called a heart attack |
| obstructed airway | tube where air enters lungs is blocked |
| shock | decreased blood flow to organs and tissues |
| syncope | fainting |
| circadian rhythm | 24hr day-night cycle |
| closed bed | bed completely made w/ bedspread and blankets in place |
| draw sheet | extra sheet placed on top of bottom sheet for moving residents |
| incontinence | inability to control bladder/bowels, leading to involuntary urine/feces |
| insomnia | inability to fall/stay asleep |
| occupied bed | bed made while someone is in the bed |
| open bed | bed made w/ linen folded down to foot of bed |
| stimulant | drug that increases/quickens actions |
| unoccupied bed | bed made while no one is in the bed |
| ambulation | moving/walking w/ or w/o assistive device |
| dangle | sit up w/ legs hanging over side of bed to regain balance |
| fowler's | semisitting position, head/shoulders elevated 45-60 degrees |
| lateral | position lying on either side |
| logrolling | moving person as a unit, not disturbing body alignment |
| mechanical lift | special equipment to lift and move or lift and weigh, also called hydraulic lift |
| positioning | helping ppl into positions that promote comfort/health |
| prone | position lying on stomach/front side of body |
| shearing | rubbing/friction from skin moving while bone underneath it remains fixed or moves opposite direction |
| sims' | lying on left side, upper knee flexed and raised toward chest |
| supine | lying flat on back |
| transfer belt | belt made of canvas/other heavy material, used to help ppl who are weak/unsteady or uncoordinated to stand/sit/walk |
| axilla | underarm/armpit area |
| dentures | artificial teeth |
| edema | swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid |
| grooming | care for oneself, like nails and hair |
| hygiene | practices to keep body clean |
| partial bath | bath including only face, underarms, hands, and perineal |
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