NCCAP National Exam pt.2 Questions and
Answers|Latest Update
Medical Model the concept that diseases have physical causes that can be diagnosed,
treated, and, in most cases, cured.
Long Term Care Model Continuous care over longer time.
Restorative Model Program based on restoring each patients function level. Based on
ADL's assessment made based on the individual capability to perform
Metamessages Underlying messages of what is being said.
Autonomy Ability or tendency to function independently.
Spirit of Life The force within the body that gives life energy and power.
, Reality Orientation Calendars, clocks, signs, and lists to help people with Alzheimer's
disease remember who and where they are. Being oriented to people, location and time.
Remotivation Therapy Five step group process designed for individuals in a depressed
state or in early stages of dementia. Utilizes real objects, stimulate senses, and encourages a
new motivation for life, utilizing poems, pictures, animals, hobbies, group interaction.
Crystalized Intelligence One's accumulated knowledge and verbal skill; tends to increase
with age.
Fluid Intelligence Capacity to learn new ways of solving problems; Reasoning skills,
problem solving skills.
Culture Change An ongoing transformation within long term care communities which is
based on person directed values that restore control to the elder.
Resident Direct Care The model fo care which encourages the elder to make decisions
about services and care provided and more importantly the staff honor the elder's wishes.
Answers|Latest Update
Medical Model the concept that diseases have physical causes that can be diagnosed,
treated, and, in most cases, cured.
Long Term Care Model Continuous care over longer time.
Restorative Model Program based on restoring each patients function level. Based on
ADL's assessment made based on the individual capability to perform
Metamessages Underlying messages of what is being said.
Autonomy Ability or tendency to function independently.
Spirit of Life The force within the body that gives life energy and power.
, Reality Orientation Calendars, clocks, signs, and lists to help people with Alzheimer's
disease remember who and where they are. Being oriented to people, location and time.
Remotivation Therapy Five step group process designed for individuals in a depressed
state or in early stages of dementia. Utilizes real objects, stimulate senses, and encourages a
new motivation for life, utilizing poems, pictures, animals, hobbies, group interaction.
Crystalized Intelligence One's accumulated knowledge and verbal skill; tends to increase
with age.
Fluid Intelligence Capacity to learn new ways of solving problems; Reasoning skills,
problem solving skills.
Culture Change An ongoing transformation within long term care communities which is
based on person directed values that restore control to the elder.
Resident Direct Care The model fo care which encourages the elder to make decisions
about services and care provided and more importantly the staff honor the elder's wishes.
