Nursing Assisting: A Foundation In Caregiving, 6th Edition. Chapter 1 Flashcards | Quizlet

long term care ( LTC )

24 - hour skilled care provided in long - term care facilities for people with ongoing conditions

skilled care

medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist

chronic

long-term or long-lasting .

assisted living

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

adult day services

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

sandwich generation

people responsible for the care of both their children and aging relatives .

intergenerational care

caring for children and the elderly in the same setting .

acute care

24 - hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for short - term , immediate illnesses or injuries

rehabilitation

care that is managed by professionals to restore a person to the highest possible level of functioning after an illness or injury

hospice care

holistic , compassionate care for people who have approximately six months or less to live ; care is available until the person dies .

animal assisted therapy ( AAT )

the practice of bringing pets into a facility or home to provide stimulation and companionship

Medicare

a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older , have certain disabilities or permanent kidney failure , or are ill and cannot work .

Medicaid

medical assistance program for people who have low incomes , as well as for people with disabilities .

length of stay

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

dementia

the serious , progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking , remembering , reasoning , and communicating

nursing assistant ( NA )

an unlicensed healthcare worker who performs assigned nursing tasks and gives personal care

activities of daily living ( ADLs )

daily personal care tasks , such as bathing ; caring for skin , fingernails , and hair , eating ; drinking ; caring for the mouth and teeth dressing ; walking ; transferring , eliminating ; and communicating .

registered nurse ( RN )

a licensed nurse who assesses residents , creates care plans , monitors progress , provides skilled nursing care , administers treatments and medications , and supervises the care given by nursing assistants and other members of the care team

liability

the state of being legally responsible for something .

delegation

the assignment of tasks to another person that are within their scope of practice .

chain of command

the order of authority within a facility .

holistic care

care that involves the whole person ; this includes his or her physical , social , emotional , and spiritual needs .

continuity of care

an ongoing coordination of a resident's care over time , during which the care team regularly exchanges information and works toward shared goals .

person - centered care

type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and their individuality and capabilities .

Joint Commission

an independent , not - for - profit organization that evaluates and accredits different types of healthcare facilities .