Health Promotion - Strategy of improving the populations health by providing necessary
information and tools so that individuals, groups can make informed decisions that promote
health and wellness.
Physiotherapist - Focuses on rehabilitation; assist clients with musculoskeletal impairments;
focuses on restoring function and preventing disability from illness and injury.
Stress - The emotional, behavioural, or physical response to an event or situation.
Beneficence - Doing or promoting good.
Physician - Diagnoses and treats clients with illness and injuries.
Battery - The touching of a persons body without the persons consent.
Consent - Agreeing or giving approval
Client - A person receiving care or support services in a community setting.
Non-Maleficence - The ethical principle of doing no harm.
Negligence - Failure to act in a careful or competent manner resulting in harm to a person or
damage to property.
Resident - Person living in a long term care facility.
Stressor - An event or situation that causes stress.
Autonomy - Having the freedom and choice to make decisions that affects ones life.
Dietitian - Assesses and plans for nutritional needs; teaches clients about nutrition, food
selections and preparation.
Justice - Fair and equal treatment.
Social Worker - Helps clients and families deal with social and emotional issues related to illness
and recovery.
Liable - Being legally responsible
Disease Prevention - Strategies that prevent the occurrence of the disease or injury.
, Patient - Person receiving care in a hospital setting.
Assault - Intentionally attempting to or threatening to touch a persons body without consent.
I & O - Intake and output.
TID - Thrice a day.
BM - Bowel Movement
Q4h - Every 4 hours.
AC - Before meal.
Gastro - Stomach
Hema - Blood
ROM - Range of Motion
Brady - Slow
Hypo - Under/below
PC - After meal
PO - By mouth
Cyano - Blue
SOB - Shortness of breath
HS - Hours of sleep
Tachy - Fast
W/C - Wheel chair
Hyper - Above/over
NPO - Nothing by mouth
ADL - Activities of daily living