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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