PSW FOUNDATIONS | 322 QUESTIONS AND
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advocate - ANSWER to speak or act on behalf of another person or group of
people
ADLs (activities of daily living) - ANSWER Self-care activities a person performs
daily to remain independent and function in society
caring - ANSWER - concern for clients' and their families' dignity,
independence, preferences, privacy, and safety at all times.
- requires honesty, sensitivity, comforting, discretion, and respect while showing
this
client - ANSWER a general term for any person receiving care or support
services in a community setting
client-centered care - ANSWER -care that demonstrates concern for the dignity,
independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, and safety (DIPPS) of
clients and their families at all times
-also known as compassionate care or person centered care
,confidentiality - ANSWER respecting, guarding, and using discretion in regard
to personal and private information about another person
critical thinking - ANSWER the ability to think clearly and logically, using
reflection and reason, based on knowledge obtained from experience,
observation, or education
dignity - ANSWER the state of feeling worthy, valued and respected
DIPPS - ANSWER - acronym for the six principles of client centered care
- dignity, independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, and safety
discretion - ANSWER the use of responsible judgement to avoid causing
distress or embarrassment to a person
empathy - ANSWER the ability to recognize, perceive, and have an
understanding of another persons emotions by seeing things from their viewpoint
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) - ANSWER the complex skills
needed to successfully live independently
LPN - ANSWER a health care provider licensed and regulated by the province
or territory to carry out nursing techniques and provide client care
live-in facility - ANSWER a facility that provided living accommodations and
services; includes assisted living facilities, group homes, and retirement residences
,patient - ANSWER a person receiving care in a hospital setting
primary care nurse - ANSWER responsible for the ongoing management of the
health of a client. duties include liaising with other health care team members,
the client and the family
professionalism - ANSWER an approach to work that demonstrates respect for
others, commitment, competence, and appropriate behaviour
reflective practice review - ANSWER a review and self-evaluation of care
provided with the goal of identifying ways to improve clinical performance and
caregiving
RN - ANSWER a healthcare provider who is licensed and regulated by the
province or territory to maintain overall responsibility for the planning and
provision of client care
registered psychiatric nurse - ANSWER a nurse who is educated and registered
in their province to provide care specifically to individuals whose primary needs
relate to mental, emotional, and developmental health
rehabilitation - ANSWER the process of restoring a person to the highest
possible level of functioning through the use of therapy, exercise, or other
methods
resident - ANSWER a person living in a live-in facility
, scope of practice - ANSWER the limit and extent of a health care workers role
as determined by your provinces educational standards and your employers
policies in order to protect clients from harm. varies from province to province
and employer to employer
social support - ANSWER equipping a person with the skills and knowledge
necessary to successfully live independently outside an institution also known as
social reintegration
support worker - ANSWER a health care worker who provides services to
people, both in facilities and in the community, who need help with their daily
activities
unregulated care providers (UCPs) - ANSWER a broad term applied to staff
members who assist nurses and other health care providers in giving care
support worker responsibilities - ANSWER - personal care
- support for nurses and other health care providers
- family support
- social support
- housekeeping or home management
- documenting and reporting any basic assessments, observations and care
provided in the clients record or chart
people who receive support services - ANSWER - older persons
- people with disabilities