Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants Chapter 1 Questions And Answers A+

Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants Chapter 1 Questions And Answers A+ Acute illness - ANS-A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover Chronic illness - ANS-An ongoing illness that is slow or gradual is onset, no known cure, illness can be controlled with medication Terminal illness - ANS-An illness or injury from which the person will not likely to recover. The person - ANS-Hospitals and long term care enters provide health care services. _____ ____________ is the focus of the care. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ANS-A nurse who has completed a 1-year nursing program & has passed a licensing test. Also call licence vocational nurse Physician - ANS-Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries Dietitian - ANS-Assesses and plans for nutritional needs Podiatrist - ANS-Prevents, diagnoses, and treats foot disorders Physical therapist - ANS-Assists persons with musculo-skeletal problems; focuses on restoring function and preventing disability Cleric - ANS-Assists with spiritual needs Social worker - ANS...