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What does abandonment mean?

  • To provide care to someone in need
  • To leave or desert someone you are in charge of (correct)
  • To share responsibilities with others
  • To stay close to someone for support
  • What is defined as the repetitive and deliberate infliction of injury on another person?

    Abuse

    What defines an 'acute' disorder?

    A disorder with a rapid onset and a relatively short recovery time, usually unexpected.

    What is the role of Adult Protective Service (APS)?

    <p>A government agency that oversees the welfare of the elderly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes assisted living?

    <p>Provides care for people who are able to provide most of their own care but need limited help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does assault mean in a healthcare context?

    <p>Threatening or attempting to touch a person without their consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is battery in terms of healthcare?

    <p>Touching a person without their consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a care plan?

    <p>Outlines the nursing care to be provided to a patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a chronic disorder?

    <p>A disorder that is ongoing and often needs to be controlled through continuous medication or treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as a client in healthcare settings?

    <p>A person who is being cared for in their home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does confidentiality ensure?

    <p>That information is accessible only to those authorized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defamation?

    <p>Making untrue statements that hurt another person's reputation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dehydration refer to?

    <p>Too little fluid in the tissues of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is delegation in a healthcare context?

    <p>To authorize another person to perform a task on your behalf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ethics refer to?

    <p>Moral principles or standards that govern our actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is false imprisonment?

    <p>Confining another person against their will.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fraud?

    <p>Deception that could cause harm to another person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is geriatrics?

    <p>The branch of medicine that focuses on healthcare of the elderly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the health care team consist of?

    <p>Healthcare professionals with different kinds of education and experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HIPAA stand for?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hospice care?

    <p>Care provided by a healthcare organization for people who are dying and their families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hospital?

    <p>An institution for health care providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an interdisciplinary team?

    <p>A group that consists of specialists from several different fields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a job description?

    <p>A list of the general tasks, or functions, and responsibilities of a position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Licensed Practical Nurse?

    <p>LPNs work in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of physicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is libel?

    <p>Written statements that injure someone's reputation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines long-term care?

    <p>A variety of services that help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with chronic illnesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is malpractice?

    <p>Negligence committed by people who hold licenses to practice their profession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Medicaid?

    <p>A federally funded and state-regulated plan designed to help people with low incomes pay for healthcare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Medical Doctor (MD)?

    <p>Practices the ancient profession of medicine focusing on maintaining or restoring health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Medicare?

    <p>A federally funded insurance plan to help people 65 and older and some younger disabled people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mental health encompass?

    <p>How we think, feel, and act as we cope with life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mental illness?

    <p>Impairment of an individual's normal cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is misappropriation of property?

    <p>Intentional, illegal use of property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does neglect refer to?

    <p>Harming a person by failing to provide needed care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comprises a nursing team?

    <p>Consists of RN, LPN, and CNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of OSHA?

    <p>An agency that establishes health and safety for the workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ombudsman?

    <p>Receives and resolves complaints and advocates for resident rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?

    <p>An act to improve the quality of life for people living in long-term facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as a patient?

    <p>A person who is being cared for in a hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are patient rights?

    <p>A patient has certain rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pediatric care focus on?

    <p>A branch of medical care that deals with children, infants, and adolescents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Registered Nurse (RN)?

    <p>A health care professional responsible for implementing the practice of nursing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a registry in healthcare?

    <p>The official record maintained by the state of individuals who completed the nursing assistant program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as a resident in long-term care?

    <p>A person who is being cared for in a long-term facility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are residents' rights?

    <p>Rights that reinforce the dignity and respect for long-term care residents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the scope of practice?

    <p>What you are legally allowed to do under your job description.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a skilled nursing facility?

    <p>An establishment that provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a terminal illness?

    <p>An illness or condition from which recovery is not expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'willful infliction of harm' refer to?

    <p>Abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary for CNA Unit 1

    • Abandonment: Leaving someone vulnerable you are responsible for; a significant ethical violation in care settings.

    • Abuse: Intentional and repeated harm inflicted on another individual, can be physical, emotional, or sexual.

    • Acute: A medical condition that arises suddenly, typically with short recovery time and expectation of cure.

    • Adult Protective Service (APS): Government agency dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of elderly individuals from abuse or neglect.

    • Assisted Living: A facility offering support for individuals who can perform most tasks independently but require some assistance.

    • Assault: The act of threatening to cause harm or actual unwanted physical contact with a person.

    • Battery: Unwanted, non-consensual touching of a person, which may lead to legal consequences.

    • Care Plan: A personalized document that outlines specific nursing care requirements for a patient.

    • Chronic: Describes long-lasting medical conditions that require ongoing management, often without a definitive cure.

    • Client: A person receiving care services in their own home environment.

    • Confidentiality: The principle of protecting private information, ensuring access is restricted to authorized individuals only.

    • Defamation: The act of making false and damaging statements that tarnish someone's reputation.

    • Dehydration: A condition resulting from insufficient fluid in the body's tissues, important to monitor in care settings.

    • Delegation: The process of assigning responsibility or authority to another person to perform specific tasks.

    • Disability/Disabled: A term referring to individuals with diminished physical or mental abilities affecting daily functioning.

    • Ethics: Moral guidelines that govern actions and decision-making in care and health-related fields.

    • False Imprisonment: Illegally restricting someone's freedom of movement against their will.

    • Fraud: Intentionally deceiving others to gain an unfair advantage or cause harm.

    • Geriatrics: The specialized field of medicine focusing on health care and treatment for older adults.

    • Health Care Team: A collaborative group of healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds working together to enhance patient care.

    • HIPAA: Legislation designed to protect patient privacy and secure personal health information.

    • Hospice: Palliative care services for individuals with terminal illnesses, aiming to improve quality of life for patients and their families.

    • Hospital: A facility providing specialized medical treatment and care for patients with various health conditions.

    • Interdisciplinary Team (IDT): A collective of healthcare experts from different disciplines collaborating to develop patient care plans.

    • Job Description: A detailed outline of the duties, functions, and responsibilities associated with specific positions.

    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): A nurse who operates under supervision and provides care in various health settings, playing a pivotal role in long-term care.

    • Libel: Written defamation that can harm an individual's reputation; covers statements in various media.

    • Long Term Care: Services addressing both medical and non-medical needs of individuals with chronic conditions requiring ongoing assistance.

    • Malpractice: Professional negligence by licensed individuals (e.g., nurses, doctors) that harms patients.

    • Medicaid: A assistance program funded jointly by federal and state governments designed to support low-income individuals in accessing healthcare.

    • Medical Doctor (MD): A physician trained to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries, focusing on restoring health through medical interventions.

    • Medicare: A federal insurance program aiding those aged 65 and older, as well as younger persons with disabilities, in covering healthcare costs.

    • Mental Health: Pertains to emotional and psychological well-being, influencing how individuals cope with life challenges.

    • Mental Illness: A condition that disrupts normal cognitive or emotional functioning, impacting everyday life.

    • Misappropriation of Property: The wrongful and intentional use of someone else’s property for one's own benefit.

    • Neglect: Failing to provide necessary care which results in physical or emotional harm to an individual.

    • Nursing Team: Comprised of professionals including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, collaboratively working to deliver patient care.

    • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): An organization that sets workplace health and safety standards to protect workers.

    • Ombudsman: An advocate for residents’ rights who helps address grievances and ensures quality care.

    • Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA): Legislation aimed at ensuring quality care standards in long-term facilities.

    • Patient: An individual receiving medical attention and care within a healthcare setting like a hospital.

    • Patient Rights: A set of entitlements that patients have in various healthcare contexts, ensuring dignified treatment.

    • Pediatric: Focuses on the medical care of children and adolescents, from infancy through young adulthood.

    • Registered Nurse (RN): A healthcare professional responsible for implementing nursing care through clinical assessment and intervention.

    • Registry: Official record maintained by the state documenting individuals who have completed nursing assistant training programs.

    • Resident: An individual living in a long-term care facility and receiving care services.

    • Residents Rights: Protections and privileges established under OBRA to ensure respect and dignity for long-term care residents.

    • Scope of Practice: The range of responsibilities and tasks that a healthcare professional is legally permitted to perform.

    • Skilled Nursing Facility: A specialized institution that offers comprehensive, round-the-clock nursing care for long-term residents, often elderly.

    • Terminal Illness: A medical condition characterized by an irreversible prognosis, indicating that recovery is not anticipated.

    • Willful Infliction of Harm: A form of abuse involving intentional actions to cause injury or distress.

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