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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.