Health Science EOC

Assessment in Health Care

A process used to learn a patient's condition

Signs

the results of diagnostic tests, measurements, and observations made by health care professionals

Symptoms

subjective information gathered from the patient? Information that cannot be measured

When a person is licensed in a health care profession, this means that he or she

has been granted permission to legally perform specific acts

Describe one of the primary responsibilities of local health departments

 inspect and regulate services that have an impact on public health

Describe the meaning of complementary medicine

medical products of practices that are not part of standard medical care

Describe Palliative Care

specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness

Assisted Living

providing individualized health and personal care assistance in a homelike setting

Cardiac Care Unit

specialized hospital ward designed to treat people with serious or acute heart problems

Continuing Care Community

senior living option that provides seniors with the opportunity to "age in place"or live in one location

Emergency Room

hospital facility that is staffed 24 hours, to treat patients who show up with no prior appointment, gfda illnesses that are life-threatening

General Unit

department that combines scientific knowledge with clinical expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases affecting adults

Hospice

 program of services that focuses on patients nearing the end of life and their family

Intensive Care Unit

provides the critical care and life support for acutely ill and injured patients

Intermediate Care Facility

provides residential and habilitation services to people with intellectual disabilities or a related condition.

Transitional Care Unit

short term facility for medically complex patients transitioning from the hospital to home, or from one care setting and to another

Psychiatric Hospital

also known as mental health hospital, specializing in the treatment of severe mental disorders and other mental conditions

Rehab Unit/Hospital

type of specialty hospital that focuses on treating people recovering from debilitating injuries, illnesses, surgeries, and chronic medical conditions.

Skilled Nursing Facility

facility for the residential care of older people, senior citizens, or disabled people.

Acupuncture

 form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the bod

Chiropractic

form of alternative medicine  treating the spine by using their hands to examine and treat health conditions related to the bones, muscles and joints

Holistic Medicine

any method  focuses on the “whole” person and integrates spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being

Homeopathy

a type of alternative medicine that claims to stimulate a healing response and strengthen the body's ability to heal itself.

Massage Therapy

the type of therapy that focuses on the rubbing or kneading of the body's soft tissues

Osteopathy

pseudoscientific  system of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of the body's muscle tissue and bones

Reflexology

type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your foot

Therapeutic Touch

uses a practice called "laying on of hands" to correct or balance energy fields

Do all ethical dilemmas have clear answers?

ethical dilemmas are extremely complicated challenges that cannot be easily solved.

Why is it important for healthcare professional stop be familiar with the code of ethics

to protect the rights of individuals and support an ethical culture for safety, health, and well-being for all (prevents the health care professionals from potentially being sued)

Euthanasia

the practice of ending the life of a patient to limit the patient’s suffering

Why is it important to respect the rights of a patient who declines care or refuses the care that medical professionals suggest?

It allows the patient to make decisions over their own treatment. It is based on the ethical principle of autonomy.

Implied Consent

Consent which is not expressly granted by a person, but rather explicitly granted by a person’s actions and the facts and circumstances of a particular situation. Agreement given by a person’s action or gesture

What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protect?

 It protects individuals’ medical records and other individually identifiable health information.

Advance Directive

legal documents that allow you to convey your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time

Agent

person you choose to make medical decisions for you if a severe illness or injury makes it impossible for you to speak or decide for yourself

Assault

act or threat of physical violence that occurs at the work site

Battery

intentional infliction of serious harm onto a patient in a medical setting

Breach of Contract

when a healthcare provider doesn’t adhere to the terms of their contract with a patient or employer. Tort actions.

Confidentiality

legal and moral obligation of medical professionals to protect the sensitive information of their patients

Contract

written or verbal agreement between a patient and a healthcare provider, establishing a relationship between you and your patients

Defamation of Character

damage the reputation of a healthcare worker by saying false things when it is not true

Durable Power of Attorney

legal process that give an individual the “power” to make healthcare decisions on behalf of another personE

Express Consent

informed consent, express consent by signing a medical authorization form that authorizes a doctor to continue a specific procedure

False Imprisonment

when a patient is held involuntarily in a hospital, nursing home, or even in an ambulance

Fraud

using someone else’s medical insurance information to obtain services or supplied

Implied Consent

when a patient passively cooperates in a process without discussion or formal consent. Implying consent

Informed Consent

the process in which a healthcare provider educates a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedureL

Libel

False defamatory statement

Living WIll

 written, legal document that spells out medical treatment you would like (DNR)S

Slander

defamation; making false statements

Human Development

refers to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of humans throughout the lifespan

Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development are based on the theory that

people grow in a sequence that occurs over time. Social interaction and relationships played a role in the development and growth of human beings.

An important task of the health care professional who provides care to dying patients is to:

be willing to listen to stories about their lives

Infancy

 birth - 1 

Trust vs. Mistrust

Toddler

1 - 3

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Preschooler

3 - 5

Initiative vs. Guilt

School Aged Child

6-11

Industry vs. Inferiority

Adolescence

 12-18

Identity vs. Confusion

Young Adult

 19-29

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Middle Adult

30-64

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Later Adult

65 - onward

Integrity vs. despair

Most workplace injuries among health care professionals are the result of

poor practices repeated over time

Ergonomic support examples

 chairs, adjustable-height, monitor risers, keyboards, headrests, footrests

Leg Muscles

 When lifting objects off the floor, it is safest to use the muscles of the

How does the body’s immune response operate to fight infection?

B-cells will produce antibodies

Parasites

 microorganisms that cause damage by nourishing themselves at the expense of other living things

Why are diseases caused by viruses often very difficult to treat?

Antivirals do not kill viruses. Viruses use their host cells to perform their activities, therefore you cannot completely cure a viral infection

 When should healthcare professionals who are in direct contact with patients follow standard precautions?

All patient care encounters

Pathogen

an organism causing disease to its host

Normal Flora

microbial collection that consistently inhabits the bodies of healthy animals

Opportunitisitc Infection

infections that occur more often or are more severe in people with weakened immune systems than in people with healthy immune systems

Aerobic

Oxygen-requiring

Antiseptic

a substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms

Disinfectant

any substance that is used primarily on non-living objects to kill germs (viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms)

Sterilization

process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life and is carried out in health-care facilities by physical or chemical methods

Nosocomial Infection

infections acquired during the process of receiving health care that was not present during the time of admission

which part of the fire should the nozzle be aimed

The base of the fire

 What is the advantage of using an ABC type of fire extinguisher?

 Very effective for burning and free-flowing liquids. Used on almost all types of fire

MSDS (material safety data sheet)

source of information for the precautions to take when handling substances that contain chemicals?

Which patients would be evaluated and treated first under a triage system?

Chest pains; indicate life-threatening conditions like heart attacks. Most severe (red)

Closed Toe Shoes

avoiding the risk of exposure

Limiting Perfume Use in a healthcare setting

patients have breathing problems and some have an adverse reaction to perfume

Tying Hair Back in a healthcare facility

to avoid bodily fluids and other chemicals from touching the hair and contaminating

Wearing simple jewelry

facial piercings are not permitted unless for a religious/cultural reason. They wear simple jewelry and hygiene.

Proper Dental Hygiene

reducing the risk of pneumonia and potential diseases

The best way to deal with one’s own prejudices is to

strive to be aware of them

Culture

The values, beliefs, and norms that are shared by healthcare practitioners and other staff throughout the organization that influence their actions and behaviors.

When assessing the needs of patients, it is disrespectful for the health care professional to:

 make assumptions about their cultural backgrounds

The main characteristic of traditional Western medicine as practiced by the majority of physicians in the United States is the:

use of scientific method

Physiological

air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, reproduction

Safety and Security

personal security, employment, resources, health, property

Love and Affection

: friendship, intimacy, family, sense of connection

Esteem

respect, self-esteem, status, recognition, strength, freedom

Self-Actualization

desire to become the most that one can be

Active Listening

The MOST important communication skill for building effective patient relations

What criteria exist that limit a patient’s ability to give consent for themselves?

Criteria such as mental capacity, age of majority, and presence of coercion or undue influence can limit a patient's ability to give consent for themselves in healthcare.

Why must written communication be organized even more carefully than oral communication?

 In written communication it lacks the nonverbal cues because there are no facial expressions.

Describe the process of patient charting:

 systematic recording of patient information, observations, diagnoses, treatments, and other relevant data

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing

ADLs

Activities of Daily Living; related to personal care