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Healthcare Terms
Who plans activities for residents and assists them to socialize and stay physically and mentally active?
️an activity director
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? ️personal daily care tasks including bathing, dressing,
caring for ...
Who plans activities for residents and assists them to socialize and stay physically and mentally active?
✔️an activity director
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? ✔️personal daily care tasks including bathing, dressing,
caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking
What does "acute" mean in a medical context? ✔️a current illness that has severe symptoms and may
be the result of a sudden onset
Who manages all departments within a facility? ✔️the administrator
What is Adult Day Care? ✔️care given at a facility during daytime hours for individuals who need some
assistance and/or supervision but are not seriously ill or disabled
What is an Advanced Practice Nurse? ✔️a registered nurse with education beyond the basic nursing
education and certified by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty
What is Assisted Living? ✔️facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not
require skilled care
What is the purpose of a call light? ✔️to communicate to staff a need for assistance
Who is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? ✔️an individual who has completed a state-approved
course and has successfully completed certification testing, providing direct care
What is the Chain of Command? ✔️the line of authority in the facility that addresses to whom each
employee/department reports
, What does "chronic" mean in a medical context? ✔️the disease or condition is long-term or will be
long-lasting
What are clichés in the context of healthcare communication? ✔️phrases that are used frequently and
often have a different meaning, making it difficult for the resident to understand
What is communication in the context of healthcare? ✔️the process of exchanging information with
others
What are cultural differences in the context of healthcare? ✔️beliefs, values, habits, diet and health
practices that relate to a person's culture or religion
What is cultural diversity in the context of healthcare? ✔️the variety of people living and working
together in the facility
What is culture in the context of healthcare? ✔️a system of behaviors people learn from the people by
which they are surrounded
What is culture change in the context of healthcare? ✔️a philosophy that focuses on providing
"person-centered" care to residents and creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers
What is denial in the context of grief? ✔️rejection of a thought or feeling
Who requires staff assistance to carry out activities of daily living? ✔️dependent residents
Housekeeping Department ✔️responsible to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner
Independent ✔️able to carry out activities of daily living without staff assistance
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