Exam Review Flashcards
(400 cards)
1
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a- or an-
A
without, lack of
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Q
ab-
A
away from
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ad-
A
toward, near
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ante-
A
before, forward, in front of
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anti-
A
against
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Q
auto-
A
self
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Q
bi-
A
double, two
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Q
brady-
A
slow
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Q
circum-
A
around
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contra-
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against, opposite
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Q
de-
A
down, from
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Q
dia-
A
across, through, apart
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dis-
A
apart, free from
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Q
dys-
A
difficult, abnormal
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ecto-
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outer, outside
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en-
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in, into, within
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endo-
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inner, inside
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epi-
A
over, on
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eryth-
A
red
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eu-
A
normal, healthy
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ex-
A
out
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hypo-
A
decreased
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hemi-
A
half
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hyper-
A
excessive
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in-
in
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inter-
between
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infra-
within
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intra-
into
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leuk-
white
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macro-
large
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mal-
illness, disease
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meg-
large
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micro-
small
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mono-
one
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muco
mucous
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neo-
new
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non-
not
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olig-
small
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para-
beside
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per-
by
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peri-
around
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poly-
many
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post-
after
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pre-
before
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pro-
before
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re-
again
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retro-
backward
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sang-
bloods
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semi-
half
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sero-
thin, watery fluid
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sub-
under
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super-
above
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supra-
above
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tachy-
rapid
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trans-
across
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uni-
one
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abdomin(o)
abdomen
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aden(o)
gland
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adren(o)
adrenal gland
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angi(o)
vessel
57
arteri(o)
artery
58
arthr(o)
joint
59
bronch(o)
bronchus
60
cardi(o)
heart
61
cephal(o)
head
62
chol(o)
bile
63
chondr(o)
cartilage
64
col
colon, large intestine
65
cost(o)
rib
66
crani(o)
skull
67
cyan(o)
blue
68
cyst(o)
bladder, cyst
69
cyt(o)
cell
70
dent(o)
tooth
71
derma(o)
skin
72
duoden(o)
duodenum
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encephal(o)
brain
74
enter(o)
intestines
75
fibr(o)
fibre
76
gastr(o)
stomach
77
gloss(o)
tongue
78
gluc(o)
glucose
79
glyc(o)
sugar
80
gyn(o)
woman
81
hema, hemo(o)
blood
82
hepat(o)
liver
83
hydr(o)
water
84
hyster(o)
uterus
85
ile(o), ili(o)
ileum
86
lapar(o)
abdomen
87
laryng(o)
larynx
88
lith(o)
stone
89
mamm(o)
breast, mammary gland
90
mast(o)
mammary gland, breast
91
men(o)
menstruation
92
my(o)
muscle
93
myel(o)
spinal cord, bone marrow
94
necr(o)
death
95
nephr(o)
kidney
96
neur(o)
nerve
97
ocul(o)
eye
98
oophor(o)
ovaries
99
ophthalm(o)
eye
100
orth(o)
straight
101
oste(o)
bone
102
ot(o)
ear
103
ped(o)
child, foot
104
pharyng(o)
pharynx
105
phleb(o)
vein
106
pnea
breathing, respiration
107
pneum(o)
lung, air
108
proct(o)
rectum
109
psych(o)
mind
110
pulm(o)
lung
111
py(o)
pus
112
rect(o)
rectum
113
salping(o)
fallopian or uterine tube
113
rhin(o)
nose
114
splen(o)
spleen
115
sten(o)
narrow, constriction
116
stern(o)
sternum
117
stomat(o)
mouth
118
therm(o)
heat
119
thorac(o)
chest
120
thromb(o)
thrombus, clot
121
thyr(o)
thyroid
122
tox(o)
poison
123
toxic(o)
poison, poisonous
124
trache(o)
trachea
125
ur(o)
urine, urinary tract
126
urethr(o)
urethra
127
urin(o)
urine
128
uter(o)
uterus
129
vas(o)
blood vessel, vas deferens
130
ven(o)
vein
131
vertebr(o)
spine, vertebrae
132
-algia
pain
133
-asis
condition
134
-cele
hernia
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-centesis
puncture and aspiration of cell
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-cyte
cell
137
-duction
make something happen
138
-ectasis
dilation, stretching
139
-ectomy
excision, removal of
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-emia
blood condition
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-genesis
development, production of
142
-genic
producing, causing
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-gram
record
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-graph
diagram, recording instrument
145
-graphy
making a recording
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-iasis
condition of
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-ism
a condition
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-itis
inflammation
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-logy
study of
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-lysis
destruction of
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-megaly
enlargement
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-meter
measuring instrument
153
-metry
measurement
154
-oma
tumour
155
-osis
condition
156
-pathy
disease
157
-penia
lack, deficiency
158
-phasia
speaking
159
-phobia
exaggerated fear
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-plasty
surgical repair or reshaping
161
-plegia
paralysis
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-ptosis
falling
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-rrhage
excessive flow
164
-rraphy
stitching, suturing
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-rrhea
profuse flow, discharge
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-scope
examination instrument
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-scopy
examination using a scope
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-stasis
maintenance
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-stomy
creation of an opening
170
-tomy
incision
171
-uria
condition of the urine
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RUQ
Right upper quadrant
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LUQ
Left upper quadrant
174
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
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LLQ
Left lower quadrant
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anterior (ventral)
at or toward the front of the body/part
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distal
part farthest from the centre or from point of attachment
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lateral
farthest away from the midline of the body
179
medial
closest to the midline of the body
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posterior (dorsal)
back surface of the body
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proximal
nearest to the trunk of the body or point of origin
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AAT
actvities as tolerated
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abd
abdomen
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ac
before meals
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ADL
activities of daily living
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ad lib
as desired
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a.m
morning
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amb
ambulatory
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amt
amount
190
bid
twice a day
191
bm
bowel movement
192
BP
blood pressure
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BRP
bathroom privileges
194
C
centigrade
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CA
cancer
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cath
catheter
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CBC
complete blood count
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CBR
complete bed rest
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c/o
complains of
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CO2
carbon dioxide
201
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
202
d/c
discontinue, discharge
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DOA
dead on arrival
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w/c
wheelchair
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VS
vital signs
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PWB
partial weight bearing
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DON
director of nursing
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Dx
diagnosis
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ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram
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EEG
electroencephalogram
211
ED
emergency department
212
0 F
Fahrenheit
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FBS
fasting blood sugar
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gal
gallon
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GI
gastrointestinal
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h, hr
hour
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h20
water
218
hs
hour of sleep
219
Ht
height
220
IADL
instrumental activities of daily living
221
I&O
intake and output
222
in.
inch
223
IV
intravenous
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lab
laboratory
225
LPN
licensed practical nurse
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LVN
licensed vocational nurse
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meds
medications
228
min
minute
229
mL
millilitre
230
neg
negative
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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02
oxygen
233
OB
obstetrics
234
OR
operating room
235
OT
occupational therapy
236
pc
after meals
237
peds
pediatrics
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per
by, through
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p.m
after noon
240
po
by mouth
241
post op
postoperative
242
pre op
preoperative
243
prep
preperation
244
pt
patient
244
prn
when necessary, as needed
245
PT
physiotherapy
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qh
every hour
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q2h
every two hours
248
qhs
every night at bedtime
249
qid
four times a day
250
R
rectal temperature, respiration, right
251
RBC
red blood cell, red blood count
252
RN
registered nurse
253
ROM
range of motion
254
RPN
registered practical nurse
255
s
without
256
w
with
257
SOB
shortness of breath
258
stat
immediately
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tbsp
tablespoon
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tid
three times a day
261
TLC
tender loving care
262
TPR
temperature, pulse, respirations
263
tsp
teaspoon
264
u/a
urinanalysis
265
WBC
white blood cell, white blooc count
266
wt
weight
267
most communication about patients is in _________ format
written
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documentation contributes to the _______ off care for patients
continuity
269
what does a patient's health care record (chart) contain?
confidential information
270
what information may be in a patient's chart
-medical history
-daily progress reports
-vital sign records
-fluid balance sheets
-laboratory results
-reports by allied health professionals
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what are the forms most commonly used by health care aides
- nursing Kardex
- fluid balance record
- ADL flow sheets
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a patient's health care record is a ______ document
legal
273
all entries must be _________ and _______so that there is no misunderstanding of their meaning
accurate
legible
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what are some charting guidelines
- understand what you are supposed to be documenting
- make sure you have the right patient
- include date and time in entries
- be brief
- record things only you have done
- chart in chronological order
- use a pen
- draw a line through centre and write error when mistakes are made
- sign each entry
275
define: prefix
word element placed at the beginning of a word that changes the meaning
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hemiplegia
half paralysis
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dyspnea
difficulty breathing
278
bronchoscopy
bronchi examination
279
laryngitis
larynx inflammation
280
leukocyte
white cell
281
ophthalmoscope
eye examination
282
tachycardia
rapid heart
283
glucometer
glucose measuring
284
mammogram
breast exam
285
splenectomy
spleen incision/removal
286
aphasia
lack of speaking
287
aphagia
difficulty swallowing
288
arthralgia
joint pain
289
psychosis
mind condition
290
pyrrhea
pus discharge
291
define: abbreviations
shortened forms of words/terms
292
true or false: each facility has its own list of approved abbreviations
true
293
which two laws ensure patient confidentiality
FIPPA and PHIA
294
define: group
two or more persons who interact over time and share common needs and goals
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group members are held together and set apart by ________ of their ____________ and _______________
virtue
interactions interdependance
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groups exist to help people ________ __________ that would be unattainable by ___________ effort alone
achieve
goals
individual
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much of the strength of a group is the result of members combining their ________, ______ and _______ into a common effort
knowledge
efforts
creativity
298
define: team
special kind of group that is brought together for a very specific purpose, characterized by the complementary talents of its members
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what are some benefits to functioning in groups
- provide access to a greater range of resources
- promote critical and careful analysis of problems and solutions
- stimulate each member's critical thinking and problem solving abilities
- encourage risk taking
- learn from others
- collaboration
- peer support
- economomical and cost effective
300
what are the limitations to functioning in groups
- time consuming
- suppress individuality and encourage conformity
- different personalities
301
name some of the types of groups:
- primary group
- secondary group
- task group
- teaching group
- self help group
- therapy group
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define: primary group
small, intimate group, personal, sentimental, cooperative
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give an example of a primary group
friends
family
304
define: secondary group
larger, more impersonal, less sentimental
305
give an example of a secondary group
classmates
coworkers
306
which task group is a critical role in our lives and help shape us
primary group
307
define: task group
focus on completion of task
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define: teaching group
providing information to participants
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define: self help group
individuals who share a similiar problem
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define: therapy group
members work toward self understanding and changing certain behaviours
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give an example of a task group
patient care conference
policy development
312
give an example of a teaching group
parenting class
313
give an example of a self help group
alcoholics' anonymous
314
key ingredients to relationships in a therapeutic group
- mutual trust
- respect and acceptance
- caring
- therapeutic communication techniques
315
what are the three stages of group development
1. initiation
2. working
3. termination
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whats another name for the initiation stage
orientation/introductory
317
whats another name for the working stage
functional
318
whats another name for the termination stage
dissolution
319
what happens in the initiation stage
- get acquainted
- identify problems and goals
- clarify roles
- dependant on leader
320
what happens in the working stage
- work together
- assimilation of attitudes and beliefs
321
what happens in the termination stage
- summarize accomplishments
- review unmet goals
- evaluate group experience
- prepare for seperation
322
name 4 group member roles
1. starter
2. information and opinion giver
3. encourager
4. tension reliever
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which two member roles are part of task roles
1. starter
2. information and opinion giver
324
which two roles are part of the maintenance roles
1. encourager
2. tension reliever
325
define: starter role
propose goals and tasks to initiate action within the group
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define: information and opinion giver role
offer facts and opinions, ideas and relevant information to help group discussion
327
define: task role
focus on the tasks of the group, enhance and coordinate groups movement toward goals
328
define: maintenance roles
creating and maintaining environment that promotes groups continuity, cohesion and stability
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define: encourager role
invites members to participate
330
define: tension reliever role
tries to minimize conflict and increases the enjoyment of group members
331
define: self serving roles
satisfy individual needs, does not enhance group effectiveness
332
what are the two self serving roles
1. aggressor
2. self confessor
333
define: aggressor
deflates status of others by expressing dissaproval
334
define: self confessor
uses the group to express personal feelings
335
effective atmosphere
comfortable, relaxed
336
ineffective atmosphere
tense, boredom
337
effective goal setting
clarification
338
ineffective goal setting
unclear
339
effective leadership and member participation
members rotate leadership
340
ineffective leadership and member participation
one person dominating
341
effective communication
open, two way
342
ineffective communication
closed, one way
343
effective decision making
appropriate to the situation
344
ineffective decision making
minimal involvement by members
345
effective cohesion
inclusion, trust, support
346
ineffective cohesion
ignored
347
effective conflict tolerance
seeks to resolve disagreements
348
effective power
power is shared
349
what are some of the steps in searching for and obtaining a job
- self appraisal
- searching for employment
- preparing resume
- applying
- interview
- whether or not to take job
350
what are some examples of assets
- kind of patients you would like to work with
- special skills you have
- caring attitude
351
examples of limitations
- home responsibilities
- available hours
- transportation concerns
- child care issues
352
what is the mission of the conference board
help business and education leaaders to work collaboratively to promote a learning society that will prepare young people for a changing world
353
what are the three employability skills
1. fundamental
2. personal management
3. teamwork
354
what are some fundamental skills
- communication
- manage information
- use numbers
- think and solve problems
355
what are some personal management skills
- demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
- be responsible
- be adaptable
- learn continuously
- work safely
356
what are some teamwork skills
- work with others
- participate in projects and tasks
357
define: job line
telephone service that keeps an up to date recording of all available positions
358
what are the two types of resumes
1. chronological
2. functional
359
your resume should include:
- personal information
- educational background
- work experience
- other information
- references
360
define: reference
list of people who know you and can verify your abilities
361
what should you do when preparing for an interview
- know your strengths and skills
- learn about the facility
- practice answering questions
- know the interviewers name and position
- take your resume
- arrive early
- appropriate outfit
362
what should you do when arriving at the interview
- offer handshake
- stand until invited to sit
- let them guide the conversation
- be friendly
- smile
- avoid one word answers
- be positive, enthusiastic
363
which questions can an interviewer not ask
- ethnic background
- age
- marital status
- personal finances
- religious affirmation
364
aphasia
difficulty speaking
365
aphagia
difficulty swallowing
366
hypertension
high blood pressure
367
hypotension
low blood sugar
368
dysuria
difficulty urinating
369
dyspnea
abnormal/difficulty breathing
370
hematuria
blood in the urine
371
cystitis
inflammation of the bladder
372
neuralgia
nerve pain
373
bilateral
both sides
374
anterior
towards the front
375
distal
furthest from the point of attachment
376
dorsal
back
377
afebrile
no fever
378
febrile
fever
379
NPO
nothing by mouth
380
qhs
every night at bedtime
381
NWB
non weight bearing
382
BKA
below knee amputation
383
DAT
diet as tolerated
384
dermatitis
skin inflammation
385
arthritis
joint inflammation
386
DOB
date of birth
387
gtts
drops
388
qod
every other day
389
BR
bed rest
390
prn
when necessary
391
-scopy
examination with a scope
392
-itis
inflammation
393
neuro
nerve
394
nocturia
peeing during the night
