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What is long-term care?
What is skilled care?
Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist.
What does length of stay refer to?
Number of days a person stays in a care facility.
Define terminal illness.
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What is a chronic condition?
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What are diagnoses?
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What is home health care?
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Define assisted living.
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What are adult day services?
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What is acute care?
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What is subacute care?
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Define outpatient care.
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What is rehabilitation?
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What is hospice care?
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What do ADLs stand for?
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Define culture change in a care setting.
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What is person-directed care?
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What are assistive or adaptive devices?
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What is the chain of command in healthcare?
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What is the scope of practice?
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Define Medicare.
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What is Medicaid?
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What is a care plan?
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What is a policy in a healthcare setting?
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Define procedure.
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What is professionalism in healthcare?
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What does compassionate mean?
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Define empathy.
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What is sympathy?
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What does tactful mean?
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Define conscientious.
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What is ethics in healthcare?
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What are laws in the context of healthcare?
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What is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?
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What are residents' rights?
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Define informed consent.
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What is abuse in healthcare?
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What is neglect?
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Define physical abuse.
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Define sexual abuse.
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What is financial abuse?
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What is assault?
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Define domestic violence.
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What is false imprisonment?
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What is involuntary seclusion?
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Define sexual harassment.
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What is substance abuse?
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What is active neglect?
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What are suspicious injuries that should be reported?
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Study Notes
Long-term Care
- Provides 24-hour skilled care in long-term care facilities for individuals needing extensive supervision.
Skilled Care
- Includes medically necessary assistance delivered by trained nurses or therapists.
Length of Stay
- Refers to the total number of days a person resides in a care facility.
Terminal Illness
- Describes a medical condition that is expected to lead to death.
Chronic Condition
- A long-lasting health issue that can persist indefinitely.
Diagnoses
- Medical conditions identified and defined by healthcare professionals.
Home Health Care
- Services delivered within a patient’s home for convenience and comfort.
Assisted Living
- Facilities designed for individuals requiring some assistance with daily activities.
Adult Day Services
- Programs providing supervision and help during specific daytime hours for individuals needing assistance.
Acute Care
- Intensive, round-the-clock medical care offered in hospitals or surgical centers.
Subacute Care
- Medical care that follows acute care, suitable for patients in hospitals or long-term facilities.
Outpatient Care
- Medical services rendered for less than 24 hours without requiring an overnight stay.
Rehabilitation
- Specialist care aimed at restoring function after an illness or injury.
Hospice Care
- Services for individuals estimated to have six months or less to live, often provided at home or in facilities.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Essential tasks that include bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
Culture Change
- Transformation of elder care services to prioritize the values and preferences of the individual receiving care.
Person-Directed Care
- Care approach focusing on the individual’s unique needs and fostering community through recognizing abilities.
Assistive or Adaptive Devices
- Tools designed to help individuals perform ADLs more easily.
Chain of Command
- Defines the structure of authority within care settings to ensure appropriate health care delivery.
Scope of Practice
- Defines the range of tasks healthcare providers are permitted to perform according to their training and qualifications.
Medicare
- Federal health insurance program initiated in 1965 targeting individuals aged 65 and up, covering certain disabilities and illnesses.
Medicaid
- Medical assistance program for low-income individuals and those with disabilities, aiding access to healthcare services.
Care Plan
- A structured plan established to meet specific healthcare goals for an individual.
Policy
- Guidelines outlining how to approach recurring situations in care environments.
Procedure
- Documented methods detailing how specific tasks should be accomplished.
Professionalism
- Manifesting suitable behavior while performing job responsibilities.
Compassionate Care
- Involves empathy and a caring attitude towards patients.
Empathy
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
Sympathy
- Involves recognizing and sharing in the emotional experiences of others.
Tactful Communication
- Reflects sensitivity and appropriateness when interacting with others.
Conscientious Work Ethic
- Dedication to performing duties to the best of one's ability, guided by ethical principles.
Ethics in Healthcare
- Awareness and understanding of what is deemed right and wrong in patient care.
Laws
- Regulations established by government entities to uphold order and safety within society.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
- Legislation that mandates minimum training standards for nursing assistants.
Residents' Rights
- Ethical guidelines regarding the treatment of residents in care facilities.
Informed Consent
- Process ensuring individuals make educated decisions regarding their healthcare with the guidance of professionals.
Abuse Types
- Purposeful Mistreatment: Leads to physical, mental, or emotional injury.
- Neglect: Failure to provide necessary care, resulting in harm.
Forms of Abuse
- Physical Abuse: Harm resulting from intentional actions, such as slapping or burning.
- Psychological Abuse: Emotional harm inflicted through intimidation or humiliation.
- Sexual Abuse: Involves forced participation in sexual acts against will.
- Financial Abuse: Misappropriation of a person's financial assets.
Assault and Battery
- Assault: Threat of harm causing fear in an individual.
- Battery: Unauthorized physical contact resulting in harm.
Domestic Violence
- Abuse occurring within familial or intimate relationships.
False Imprisonment
- Illegal restriction of a person’s freedom of movement.
Involuntary Seclusion
- Unconsented isolation from others.
Workplace Violence
- Aggression directed at staff by colleagues, residents, or visitors, including verbal and physical forms.
Signs of Abuse and Neglect
- Indicators such as unexplained injuries, emotional distress, unkempt appearance, or unmet basic needs.
Ombudsman Role
- Advocate for residents' rights, ensuring their voices are heard and concerns addressed within care settings.
Confidentiality
- Obligation to protect personal information from unauthorized disclosure.
HIPAA
- Legislation that safeguards patient privacy and ensures the confidentiality of healthcare information.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Sensitive patient data that must remain confidential as per HIPAA regulations.
Incident Reporting
- Necessary documentation of unexpected events or deviations from standard care practices.
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This quiz covers key terms from Chapter 1 of Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics. Test your knowledge of important concepts such as long-term care, skilled care, and terminal illness. Perfect for nursing assistant students and professionals refreshing their vocabulary.