STNA basic terms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Respite Care (Adult Day Care) | Care given to a pt, which allows family members a break from providing daily care |
Long Term Care | Care provided in a facility in which the pts live. It becomes their home |
Terminal Illness | Pt is expected to die from the illness |
Chronic Illness | Illness that lasts a long time, or an entire life time. |
Acute Care | Care given in a hospital. It is 24 hr skilled care for serious medical conditions. |
Acute Illness | Serious illness that usually has severe symptoms. |
Sub-acute Care or SNF | Care given in a skilled unit in which pt requires nsg care, but pt is not sick enough for hospital |
Outpatient or Ambulatory Care | Care given in a setting in which pt walks in and walks out |
Rehabilitation | Care which provides therapy to assist pt to return to optimum functioning |
Home Health Care | Care provided in a pt's home |
Hospice | Care provided to a pt who has 6 months or less left to live, may be provided in home or healthcare facility |
Medicare | Government provided health insurance for people 65 and older OR permanently disabled |
Medicaid | Government provided medical assistance for low income pts or disabled patients |
Ombudsman | Legal advocate for pts in a nursing home. Investigates complaints. |
Restorative Care | Care given to assist a pt to maintain optimum functioning after rehab care |
OBRA | Law which set up standards for nursing homes and nurse aide training |
MDS | Minimum Data Set. Form which allows assessment of LTCF pt. |
HIPAA | Law which mandates confidentiality about medical information/records for pt |
Comfort Care | Care provided to dying pt. Includes only things that will keep pt warm, dry & comfortable. No heroic measures. |
Life Support | Using ventilator, CPR, cardiac medications and other aggressive methods to keep pt alive |
Resuscitation | CPR. Providing breaths & chest compressions for a pt without breathing or pulse |
DNR | Do not resuscitate. Do not "code" or do CPR |
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