Chapter 3: understanding residents

Physiological needs- relate to the processes and activities that keep humans/animals alive. 

Psychological needs- involve social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality. 

Holistic care- involves caring for the whole person- the mind as well as the body. 

Developmental disabilities- present at birth or emerge during childhood. 

Apathy- lack of interest in activities. 

Advance directives- legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make decisions themselves. 

Durable power of attorney for health care- a signed, dated, and witnessed legal document that appoints someone to make medical decisions for a person in the event they are unable to do so. 

Cheyne-stokes- alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing, along with periods of not breathing. 

Palliative care- given to people who have serious disease or who are dying that emphasizes relieving pain, controlling symptoms, and preventing side effects.