Home Care Aide - Medical Terminology #1
Questions With Solutions
Developmental Disability A condition beginning before the age of 18, that is expected to
last a person's lifetime and substantially limits him/her in some of these areas: self-care;
communication; learning; mobility; self-direction (e.g. mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and
autism)
DSHS plan of care A plan of care (care plan) written by a DSHS representative for a
DSHS client
Personal care services Tasks done to help a client with his/her activities of daily living
Abandonment Leaving or deserting a person without a way or ability to care for
themselves
Abuse A willful action or inaction that leads to harm
Confidential Not revealing any personal information
Questions With Solutions
Developmental Disability A condition beginning before the age of 18, that is expected to
last a person's lifetime and substantially limits him/her in some of these areas: self-care;
communication; learning; mobility; self-direction (e.g. mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and
autism)
DSHS plan of care A plan of care (care plan) written by a DSHS representative for a
DSHS client
Personal care services Tasks done to help a client with his/her activities of daily living
Abandonment Leaving or deserting a person without a way or ability to care for
themselves
Abuse A willful action or inaction that leads to harm
Confidential Not revealing any personal information
