CHAPTER 1 - The Nursing Assistant Acute, Subacute, and Long-term
Care- Author_ Pulliam
1. activites of daily activities usually performed in the course of a normal day,
including ambulation, living (ADLs) eating, dressing, bathing, brushing the
teeth, and grooming (helped by occupational and physical therapists)
2. Acute Illness rapidly occurring illness that runs its course, allowing a person to return to one's
previous level of functioning
3. Care Plan a written plan for each resident created by a nurse; outlines the steps taken by the
staff to help the resident reach his or her goals
4. Chain of Com- the vertical line of authority that clarifies who reports to whom
throughout the mand organization
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, CHAPTER 1 - The Nursing Assistant Acute, Subacute, and Long-term
Care- Author_ Pulliam
5. chronic illness an on-going illness, slow or gradual in onset; it has no known
cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment
6. Diagnosis-relat- System that categorizes into payment groups patients who are
medically related ed groups (DRGs) with respect to diagnosis and treatment and
statistically similar with regard to length of stay
7. Interdisciplinary a group of health care professionals with varied medical
educations, backgrounds, Team and experiences who work together to deliver the
best possible care for each
patient. Note it does include the patient and patient support
system (family, caregivers and friends)
8. Kardex Trade name for card-filing system that allows quick reference to the
particular need of the patient for certain aspects of nursing care including the care
plan.
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Care- Author_ Pulliam
1. activites of daily activities usually performed in the course of a normal day,
including ambulation, living (ADLs) eating, dressing, bathing, brushing the
teeth, and grooming (helped by occupational and physical therapists)
2. Acute Illness rapidly occurring illness that runs its course, allowing a person to return to one's
previous level of functioning
3. Care Plan a written plan for each resident created by a nurse; outlines the steps taken by the
staff to help the resident reach his or her goals
4. Chain of Com- the vertical line of authority that clarifies who reports to whom
throughout the mand organization
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, CHAPTER 1 - The Nursing Assistant Acute, Subacute, and Long-term
Care- Author_ Pulliam
5. chronic illness an on-going illness, slow or gradual in onset; it has no known
cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment
6. Diagnosis-relat- System that categorizes into payment groups patients who are
medically related ed groups (DRGs) with respect to diagnosis and treatment and
statistically similar with regard to length of stay
7. Interdisciplinary a group of health care professionals with varied medical
educations, backgrounds, Team and experiences who work together to deliver the
best possible care for each
patient. Note it does include the patient and patient support
system (family, caregivers and friends)
8. Kardex Trade name for card-filing system that allows quick reference to the
particular need of the patient for certain aspects of nursing care including the care
plan.
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