Hospitals and Nursing Centers

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An acute illness is

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A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover

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An on-going illness that is slow or gradual in onset and for which there is no known cure

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A chronic illness

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Functional nursing is

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A nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs.

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An RN is responsible for the persons total care. This is called

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Primary nursing

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Persons living in long-term care center are called

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Residents

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Persons receiving care in hospitals are called

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Patients

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Which health team member is responsible for the entire nursing staff?

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Director of nursing

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An assisted living residence (ALR)

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Provides three meals a day, housekeeping, laundry, and some health services

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Assisted living residences (ALRs) provides the following except: Housing, Personal care, Complex medical care, Social activities

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Complex medical care

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These individuals perform delegated nursing task under the supervision of a licensed nurse

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Nursing assistants