cna chapter 1 vocab

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to long-term care and healthcare ethics.

long-term care (LTC)

Care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour, skilled care.

skilled care

Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist.

length of stay

The number of days a person stays in a healthcare facility.

terminal illness

A disease or condition that will eventually cause death.

chronic

Long-term or long-lasting.

diagnoses

Physicians' determinations of an illness.

home health care

Care that is provided in a person's home.

assisted living

Residences for people who do not need skilled, 24-hour care, but do require some help with daily care.

adult day services

Care for people who need some help during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given.

acute care

24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries; generally given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

subacute care

Care given for people who need less care than for an acute illness, but more care than for a chronic illness.

outpatient care

Care given for less than 24 hours for people who have had treatment or surgery and need short-term skilled care.

rehabilitation

Care that is given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury.

hospice care

Holistic, compassionate care given to dying people and their families.

activities of daily living (ADLs)

Daily personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating.

culture change

The process of transforming services for elders based on the values and practices of the person receiving care.

person-directed care

Type of care that emphasizes the individuality and capabilities of the person needing care.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, disabled, or ill.

Medicaid

A medical assistance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.

charting

Documenting important information and observations about residents.

assistive devices

Special equipment that helps a person perform activities of daily living.

chain of command

The line of authority within a facility.

liability

A legal term meaning someone can be held responsible for harming someone else.

scope of practice

Defines the tasks that healthcare providers are legally allowed to do.

care plan

A plan developed for each resident to achieve certain goals.

policy

A course of action that should be taken in certain situations.

procedure

A method or way of doing something.

professional

Having to do with work or a job.

personal

Relating to life outside one's job.

professionalism

How a person behaves when on the job, including appearance and communication.

compassionate

Caring, concerned, and empathetic.

empathy

Identifying with the feelings of others.

sympathy

Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others.

tactful

Showing sensitivity when dealing with others.

conscientious

Guided by a sense of right and wrong.

ethics

The knowledge of what is right and wrong.

laws

Rules set by the government to ensure order and safety.

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

Law establishing minimum standards for nursing assistant training and resident rights.

cite

To find a problem through a survey in a long-term care facility.

Residents' Rights

Rights related to how residents must be treated in a facility, set by OBRA.

informed consent

The process of making informed decisions about healthcare.

abuse

Purposeful mistreatment causing harm to someone.

neglect

Failure to provide needed care resulting in harm.

physical abuse

Harmful treatment to a person's body.

psychological abuse

Emotional harm caused by various means including threats and humiliation.

verbal abuse

Words or gestures that threaten or insult a person.

sexual abuse

Forcing someone to participate in sexual acts against their will.

financial abuse

Improper use of a person's financial assets.

assault

A threat to harm a person causing fear.

battery

Intentional touching of a person without consent.

domestic violence

Abuse by spouses or family members.

false imprisonment

Unlawful restraint affecting a person's freedom.

involuntary seclusion

Separating a person from others against their will.

workplace violence

Abuse of staff by other staff or residents.

sexual harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances creating a hostile environment.

substance abuse

Repeated harmful use of drugs or alcohol.

active neglect

Purposeful failure to provide needed care.

passive neglect

Unintentional failure to provide needed care.

negligence

Actions or failures that result in unintended injury.

malpractice

Injury due to professional misconduct or negligence.

ombudsman

A legal advocate helping resolve disputes in long-term care facilities.

confidentiality

Legal and ethical principle of keeping information private.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Law requiring health information to be kept private and secure.

protected health information (PHI)

Private health information of a person.

Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Form with guidelines for assessing residents in long-term care.

incident

An unexpected event during care not part of normal routine.