Module 2 - Chapter 2: Healthcare Overview Flashcards
Written document outlining a patient’s healthcare needs, goals, and treatments.
Care Plan
Healthcare professional who provides basic care to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Structure that outlines the lines of authority and responsibility.
Chain of Command
The person for whom care is given.
Client
A licensed nurse granting another person authority to perform a task they are also authorized to perform.
Delegation
Understanding how someone feels because you have experienced the same thing or something similar.
Empathy
A group of healthcare professionals who collaborate together to address the patient’s needs.
Healthcare Team
A group of professionals from different disciplines who collaborate to provide comprehensive patient care.
Interdsciplinary
The legal responsibility of healthcare providers for damages or harm caused to a patient due to their actions or omissions.
Liability
Healthcare professional who provides basic medical care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
A professional medical degree signifying a person has completed the necessary medical training to practice as a physician.
Medical Doctor (MD)
A group of healthcare professionals, typically made up of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and nursing assistants (NAs).
Nursing Team
Healthcare professional who helps individuals improve their ability to perform daily tasks.
Occupational Therapist
Person for whom medical treatment is given.
Patient
Healthcare professional who helps individuals improve their ability to perform daily tasks and participate in meaningful activities.
Physical Therapist
Demonstrating respect, honesty, and accountability in all interactions, while also striving for continuous improvement.
Professionalism
A credentialed healthcare professional with specialized training in diet and nutrition.
Registered Dietician
A licensed healthcare professional who provides patient care, education, and support after completing a program and passing the NCLEX exam.
Registered Nurse
A person who lives in a care facility.
Resident
Health professional who assesses, treats, and cares for individuals with lung disorders.
Respiratory Therapist
Defines the specific activities and services a licensed healthcare professional is permitted to perform.
Scope of Practice
Professionals who provide support, counseling, and advocacy to address the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
Social Worker
Healthcare professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders.
Speech Therapist / Speach Language Pathologist
Feeling concern or compassion for someone else’s suffering or distress. I
Sympathy
