Nursing Fundamentals
Homes for the aged are licensed by the Division of Health Service Regulation and
monitored by Adult Home Specialist within the
County department of social services
Home Health Agencies
allows patients home care services in order to remain at home
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - Federal law applies to all 50 states - sets standards for
care and requires nursing assistant training and competency training
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - 1996- written to protect the privacy of
health info.
Ethics
Codes of conduct by which actions are judged as right or wrong, fair or unfair, honest or
dishonest. Varies from profession to profession
Assault
A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause
bodily harm if not stopped
Battery
an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact. Unlawful touching of another
person.
False imprisonment
...Holding someone against their will
Neglect
Failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish or
mental illness.
Abuse
Causing or attempting to cause physical injury; sexual assault; placing another in fear of
imminent physical harm
Medicare
A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years of age and older
, Medicaid
A public assistance program designed to provide healthcare to poor Americans.
aphasia
Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs
because of brain dysfunction.
cheyne-stokes respirations
Respiratory pattern that involves alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing
agonal breathing
irregular, gasping breaths that precede apnea and death
stages of grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Alzheimer's disease
A progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of
memory, reasoning, language, and finally, physical reasoning
dementia
Long-term decline in mental faculties such as memory, concentration, and judgment; often
seen in the elderly
diaphoresis
Sweating
q2h
Every 2 hours
prn
As needed
stat
immediately
how often a client is turned
q2h
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
wrote "On Death and Dying"; developed 5 stage theory of grief
Homes for the aged are licensed by the Division of Health Service Regulation and
monitored by Adult Home Specialist within the
County department of social services
Home Health Agencies
allows patients home care services in order to remain at home
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - Federal law applies to all 50 states - sets standards for
care and requires nursing assistant training and competency training
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - 1996- written to protect the privacy of
health info.
Ethics
Codes of conduct by which actions are judged as right or wrong, fair or unfair, honest or
dishonest. Varies from profession to profession
Assault
A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause
bodily harm if not stopped
Battery
an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact. Unlawful touching of another
person.
False imprisonment
...Holding someone against their will
Neglect
Failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish or
mental illness.
Abuse
Causing or attempting to cause physical injury; sexual assault; placing another in fear of
imminent physical harm
Medicare
A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years of age and older
, Medicaid
A public assistance program designed to provide healthcare to poor Americans.
aphasia
Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs
because of brain dysfunction.
cheyne-stokes respirations
Respiratory pattern that involves alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing
agonal breathing
irregular, gasping breaths that precede apnea and death
stages of grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Alzheimer's disease
A progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of
memory, reasoning, language, and finally, physical reasoning
dementia
Long-term decline in mental faculties such as memory, concentration, and judgment; often
seen in the elderly
diaphoresis
Sweating
q2h
Every 2 hours
prn
As needed
stat
immediately
how often a client is turned
q2h
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
wrote "On Death and Dying"; developed 5 stage theory of grief
