Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants (11th Edition)

The Key terms, and key abbreviations of the book, chapter by chapter.

acute illness

an illness of rapid onset and short duration; the person is expected to recover

assisted living residence (ALR)

provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social activities in a home-like setting to persons needing some help with daily activities.

chain of command

the order of authority in an agency

chronic illness

a long-term health condition that may not have a cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment

discharge

the official departure of a person from a healthcare setting