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CNA
Skills and book information CNA Exam / Course
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Long Term Care (LTC) | Given in LTC facilities for people who need 24- hour skilled care |
| Skilled Care | Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist; is available 24 hours a day. ordered by a doctor ; involved treatment plan ; given to those with high level care for ongoing conditions |
| Lenght of stay | number of days a person stays in helathcare facility |
| Terminal illness | Illness will eventually cause death |
| Chronic Conditions | Condition lasts long period of time, even a lifetime. Include physical disabilities, heart disease, and dementia. Most people in LTC have these |
| Diagnoses | medical conditions determined by a doctor |
| Home Health Care | also known as home care, provided within a person's home. Typically given to those who are older and chronically ill but who are able to / wish to remain at home. /may also be needed after hospital stay |
| Assisted Living | facilities for residents that need some help with daily tasks (showering, meals, dressing, etc). Help with medication may also be given. These residents do not need 24 hr skilled care. |
| Adult Day Services | |
| Acute Care | |
| Subacute Care | |
| Outpatient Care | |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Hospice Care | |
| Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) | |
| Medicare | |
| Medicaid | |
| Person-Centered Care | |
| Trauma-informed Care | |
| Charting | |
| Nursing Assistant (NA) | |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | |
| Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) | |
| Physicain or Doctor (MD or DO) | |
| Physicain Assistant (PA) | |
| Physical Therapist (PT or DPT) | |
| Occupational Therapist (OT) | |
| Assistive Devices | |
| Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | |
| Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) | |
| Medical Social Worker (MSW) | |
| Activities Director | |
| Resident and Resident's Family | |
| Chain of command | |
| Liability | |
| Scope of Practice | |
| Care Plan | |
| Policy | |
| Procedure | |
| Professional | |
| Personal | |
| Professionalism | |
| Professional Resident Relationship | |
| Professional Employer Relationship | |
| Compassionate | |
| Empathy | |
| Sympathy | |
| Tactful | |
| Honest | |
| Conscientious | |
| Dependable | |
| Patient | |
| Respectful | |
| Unprejudiced | |
| Proactive | |
| Ethics | |
| Laws | |
| Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) | |
| Cite | |
| Resident's Rights | |
| Quality of Life | |
| Service and Activities to Maintain High Level of Wellness | |
| Right to be fully informed about Rights and Services |