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Resident Independence

Assisting a resident but still allowing them to make decisions for themselves and their care.

Quality of Life

An individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns.

Reposition

To move a resident from their current position. Must be done every two hours at least.

Rectal

Having to do with the rectum, the last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine.

Range of Motion

The extent or limit to which a part of the body can be moved around a joint or a fixed point.

Reminiscence Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that involves recalling past events. Can be helpful for residents with memory loss.

Resident Identification

The identifiers for a resident, name card, chart, etc.

Reality Orientation

A therapeutic technique used with people who have dementia or are otherwise disoriented.

Regulation

Laws or bylaws defining the conditions for health professionals.

Resident Belongings

Belongings are items such as clothing, eyeglasses, dentures, and cellphones.

Resident Right

The right to participate in decisions that affect the resident's life.

Ramps

An accessibility structure that allows residents in wheelchairs to ascend or descend stairs.

Radial

Pertaining to the radius, the smaller bone in the forearm.

Religious Service

When religious leaders perform a service for a resident.

Reminiscing

The act or process of recalling past experiences, events, or memories.

Reporting

The act of providing information about a thing or event.

Resident Abuse

Knowingly causing physical harm or recklessly causing serious physical harm to a resident by physical contact.

Role

A part a person plays.

Safety

The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare.

Resident Harm

Harm to a patient as a result of medical care.

Respiration

The act of breathing.

Respiratory System

The network of organs and tissues that help you breathe.

Restraint

Devices that limit a patient's movement.

Risk Factor Residents

A resident that has increased chances of developing disease due to age, gender, family history, etc.

Respiratory

The inhalation of fresh oxygen.

Response

A reaction to something that has happened.

Restraint Alternative

Distractions such as hobbies, games, TV, etc.

Responding to Resident Behavior

The correct way to respond to the behavior of a resident, whether it is good or bad.

Responsibility

A person's job or duty.

Respectful Treatment

The intentional act of showing consideration for another person's culture, interests, and decisions.

Resident's Chart

A legal document that records what happens to the condition of the resident.

Restorative Care

To maintain a person's highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial function.

Resident Environment

The area of a long-term care center that a resident calls home.

Respiratory Symptoms

Shortness of breath, fast breathing, fast heart rate, coughing, fever, etc.

Shearing

When tissue layers move over the top of each other, causing blood vessels to stretch and break as they pass through the subcutaneous tissue.

Rights

The legal rights a resident is entitled to.

Safety Precautions

A set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases.

Self-Esteem

Your opinion of yourself.

Shaving

Using a razor to remove hair. Typically done on the face, axillaries, and legs.

Seclusion

Being alone, away from people.

Sexual Needs

The physical desire for sexual intimacy.

Semi Fowlers

The head and torso raised between 15 and 45 degrees.

Safety Techniques

Techniques/procedures used for patient safety.