Unit 2

Question 1

Bias

Answer 1

Prejudice

Question 2

Body language

Answer 2

All the conscious or unconscious messages your body sends as you communicate

Question 3

Cliche

Answer 3

A phrase that is used over and over again and doesn’t really mean anything

Question 4

Communication

Answer 4

The exchange of information; a message is recovered and interpreted

Question 5

Cultural diversity

Answer 5

The different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences who live in the world

Question 6

Culturally sensitive care

Answer 6

NAs should focus on being compassionate, and ask questions to find out what is appropriate and respect residents choices, beliefs, and behaviors

Question 7

Documentation

Answer 7

A written account of care given

Question 8

Hearing impaired

Answer 8

Having reduced or deficient hearing ability; hard of hearing

Question 9

Incident report

Answer 9

A written report documenting the incident and response to the incident

Question 10

Medical abbreviations

Answer 10

A shortened form of a word or phrase

Question 11

Medical record

Answer 11

Written record containing medical information about a patient

Question 12

Medical terminology

Answer 12

Vocabulary firnaccurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes, and in a science-based manner

Question 13

Message

Answer 13

A communication containing some information, news, advice, or request

Question 14

Nonverbal communication

Answer 14

Communication that does not use words or writing

Question 15

Objective assessment

Answer 15

Information that can be found using the 5 senses; signs

Question 16

Receiver

Answer 16

Someone who is given a message; verbal, written

Question 17

Reporting

Answer 17

A verbal account of patient or resident care and observations

Question 18

Sender

Answer 18

Gives or communicates a message

Question 19

Signs

Answer 19

Objective observation. Gathering information using your senses

Question 20

Subjective assessment

Answer 20

That which is reported that cannot be observed using the senses; symptoms

Question 21

Symptoms

Answer 21

Subjective data; that which is reported by a person and cannot be observed with the senses

Question 22

Verbal communication

Answer 22

Communication that uses written or spoken word

Question 23

Belief

Answer 23

Something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion or conviction

Question 24

Belonging

Answer 24

Closeness and affection; meaningful relationships

Question 25

Clergy

Answer 25

Religious leaders

Question 26

Customs

Answer 26

Beliefs passed from one generation to another

Question 27

Dignity

Answer 27

The state or quality or being worthy of honor and respect. Need to trreat esidents with respect

Question 28

Disabled/ disability

Answer 28

Impaired physical or emotional function

Question 29

Diversity

Answer 29

A state of variety, a range of different things

Question 30

Faith

Answer 30

Confidence or trust in a person or thing; belief that is not based on truth

Question 31

Holistic care

Answer 31

A type of care that involves caring for the whole person- the mind as well as the body

Question 32

Maslow's hierarchy

Answer 32

Basic needs of life that just be met for a person to survive and function; physical needs, safety and security, love and belonging, self esteem, and the need for self actualization

Question 33

Physical

Answer 33

Pertaining to the body

Question 34

Psychosocial

Answer 34

No idea what the definition is

Question 35

Race

Answer 35

A group of people thought to share certain distinctive characteristics such as facial structure or skin color

Question 36

Religion

Answer 36

Spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices

Question 37

Safety

Answer 37

Being safe; freedom from the occurrence of risk or injury, danger, or loss

Question 38

Security

Answer 38

Freedom from care anxiety, or doubt; well founded confidence

Question 39

Self care deficit

Answer 39

The inability to care for ones self due to mental or physical problems

Question 40

Self esteem

Answer 40

What people think about themselves

Question 41

Sexuality

Answer 41

Those physical, psychological, social cultural, and spiritual factors that affect a person's feeling and attitudes about his or her sex

Question 42

Spiritual

Answer 42

Relating to the concerns of the spirit, the sacred or the soul

Question 43

Values

Answer 43

Relative worth, merit, or importance

Question 44

Bed protector

Answer 44

An item of removable bedding that sits on top of a mattress to protect it

Question 45

Call light

Answer 45

A system that allows a patient or resident to call for help, must be within residents reach

Question 46

Closed bed

Answer 46

Bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place

Question 47

Draw/lift/transfer sheet

Answer 47

An extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents

Question 48

Fan fold

Answer 48

Taking the top sheets and folding the sheets back and forth at the bottom of the bed

Question 49

Inventory/belonging list

Answer 49

A detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in ones possession

Question 50

Mitered corner

Answer 50

A method of folding the sheets at the corners at a right angle that has a neat appearance

Question 51

Occupied bed

Answer 51

A bed that is made while the patient is in it

Question 52

Open bed

Answer 52

Top linens are folded back so the person can get into bed. Top linens are folded to the foot of the bed.

Question 53

Side rails

Answer 53

Prevent hazards; keeps patients from getting out of bed; considered restraints

Question 54

Toe tuck (pleat)

Answer 54

A 3-4 inch fold in the top covers across the foot of the bed that allows patients to freely move their feet under the top covers

Question 55

Trapeze bar

Answer 55

A bar hung above the patients bed to assist the person with moving in the bed