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advocate correct answers to speak or act on behalf of another person or group of people
ADLs (activities of daily living) correct answers Self-care activities a person performs daily to
remain independent and function in society
caring correct answers - concern for clients' and their families' dignity, independence,
preferences, privacy, and safety at all times.
- requires honesty, sensitivity, comforting, discretion, and respect while showing this
client correct answers a general term for any person receiving care or support services in a
community setting
client-centered care correct answers -care that demonstrates concern for the dignity,
independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, and safety (DIPPS) of clients and their
families at all times
-also known as compassionate care or person centered care
confidentiality correct answers respecting, guarding, and using discretion in regard to personal
and private information about another person
critical thinking correct answers the ability to think clearly and logically, using reflection and
reason, based on knowledge obtained from experience, observation, or education
dignity correct answers the state of feeling worthy, valued and respected
,DIPPS correct answers - acronym for the six principles of client centered care
- dignity, independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, and safety
discretion correct answers the use of responsible judgement to avoid causing distress or
embarrassment to a person
empathy correct answers the ability to recognize, perceive, and have an understanding of another
persons emotions by seeing things from their viewpoint
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) correct answers the complex skills needed to
successfully live independently
LPN correct answers a health care provider licensed and regulated by the province or territory to
carry out nursing techniques and provide client care
live-in facility correct answers a facility that provided living accommodations and services;
includes assisted living facilities, group homes, and retirement residences
patient correct answers a person receiving care in a hospital setting
primary care nurse correct answers responsible for the ongoing management of the health of a
client. duties include liaising with other health care team members, the client and the family
professionalism correct answers an approach to work that demonstrates respect for others,
commitment, competence, and appropriate behaviour
reflective practice review correct answers a review and self-evaluation of care provided with the
goal of identifying ways to improve clinical performance and caregiving
,RN correct answers a healthcare provider who is licensed and regulated by the province or
territory to maintain overall responsibility for the planning and provision of client care
registered psychiatric nurse correct answers a nurse who is educated and registered in their
province to provide care specifically to individuals whose primary needs relate to mental,
emotional, and developmental health
rehabilitation correct answers the process of restoring a person to the highest possible level of
functioning through the use of therapy, exercise, or other methods
resident correct answers a person living in a live-in facility
scope of practice correct answers the limit and extent of a health care workers role as determined
by your provinces educational standards and your employers policies in order to protect clients
from harm. varies from province to province and employer to employer
social support correct answers equipping a person with the skills and knowledge necessary to
successfully live independently outside an institution also known as social reintegration
support worker correct answers a health care worker who provides services to people, both in
facilities and in the community, who need help with their daily activities
unregulated care providers (UCPs) correct answers a broad term applied to staff members who
assist nurses and other health care providers in giving care
support worker responsibilities correct answers - personal care
- support for nurses and other health care providers
- family support
- social support
- housekeeping or home management
, - documenting and reporting any basic assessments, observations and care provided in the clients
record or chart
people who receive support services correct answers - older persons
- people with disabilities
- people with medical issues
- people having surgery
- people with mental health issues
- people needing rehabilitation
- children
- birth parents and newborns
- people requiring special care
what DIPPS stands for: correct answers - dignity
- independence
- individualized care
- preferences
- privacy
- safety
when solving problems consider: correct answers - the goal of support work
- the clients viewpoint
- scope of practice
- supervisors viewpoint
being a professional you must demonstrate: correct answers - positive attitude
- sense of responsibility
advocate correct answers to speak or act on behalf of another person or group of people
ADLs (activities of daily living) correct answers Self-care activities a person performs daily to
remain independent and function in society
caring correct answers - concern for clients' and their families' dignity, independence,
preferences, privacy, and safety at all times.
- requires honesty, sensitivity, comforting, discretion, and respect while showing this
client correct answers a general term for any person receiving care or support services in a
community setting
client-centered care correct answers -care that demonstrates concern for the dignity,
independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, and safety (DIPPS) of clients and their
families at all times
-also known as compassionate care or person centered care
confidentiality correct answers respecting, guarding, and using discretion in regard to personal
and private information about another person
critical thinking correct answers the ability to think clearly and logically, using reflection and
reason, based on knowledge obtained from experience, observation, or education
dignity correct answers the state of feeling worthy, valued and respected
,DIPPS correct answers - acronym for the six principles of client centered care
- dignity, independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, and safety
discretion correct answers the use of responsible judgement to avoid causing distress or
embarrassment to a person
empathy correct answers the ability to recognize, perceive, and have an understanding of another
persons emotions by seeing things from their viewpoint
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) correct answers the complex skills needed to
successfully live independently
LPN correct answers a health care provider licensed and regulated by the province or territory to
carry out nursing techniques and provide client care
live-in facility correct answers a facility that provided living accommodations and services;
includes assisted living facilities, group homes, and retirement residences
patient correct answers a person receiving care in a hospital setting
primary care nurse correct answers responsible for the ongoing management of the health of a
client. duties include liaising with other health care team members, the client and the family
professionalism correct answers an approach to work that demonstrates respect for others,
commitment, competence, and appropriate behaviour
reflective practice review correct answers a review and self-evaluation of care provided with the
goal of identifying ways to improve clinical performance and caregiving
,RN correct answers a healthcare provider who is licensed and regulated by the province or
territory to maintain overall responsibility for the planning and provision of client care
registered psychiatric nurse correct answers a nurse who is educated and registered in their
province to provide care specifically to individuals whose primary needs relate to mental,
emotional, and developmental health
rehabilitation correct answers the process of restoring a person to the highest possible level of
functioning through the use of therapy, exercise, or other methods
resident correct answers a person living in a live-in facility
scope of practice correct answers the limit and extent of a health care workers role as determined
by your provinces educational standards and your employers policies in order to protect clients
from harm. varies from province to province and employer to employer
social support correct answers equipping a person with the skills and knowledge necessary to
successfully live independently outside an institution also known as social reintegration
support worker correct answers a health care worker who provides services to people, both in
facilities and in the community, who need help with their daily activities
unregulated care providers (UCPs) correct answers a broad term applied to staff members who
assist nurses and other health care providers in giving care
support worker responsibilities correct answers - personal care
- support for nurses and other health care providers
- family support
- social support
- housekeeping or home management
, - documenting and reporting any basic assessments, observations and care provided in the clients
record or chart
people who receive support services correct answers - older persons
- people with disabilities
- people with medical issues
- people having surgery
- people with mental health issues
- people needing rehabilitation
- children
- birth parents and newborns
- people requiring special care
what DIPPS stands for: correct answers - dignity
- independence
- individualized care
- preferences
- privacy
- safety
when solving problems consider: correct answers - the goal of support work
- the clients viewpoint
- scope of practice
- supervisors viewpoint
being a professional you must demonstrate: correct answers - positive attitude
- sense of responsibility
