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WorksheetsHealthcare and Nursing Vocabulary
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Responsible for the entire nursing staff. Fill in the blank: ________
D.O.N
C.N.A
L.P.N
M.A
The acronym for Alzheimer's disease. Fill in the blank: ________
AD
AZ
ALZ
AMD
A healthcare program for dying persons. Normally have a diagnosis of terminally ill with a life expectancy of six months or less to live. Fill in the blank: ________
Hospice
Rehabilitation
Pediatrics
Orthopedics
The acronym OBRA stands for ________.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Occupational Benefits Regulation Act
Official Board Review Association
Organizational Budget Reform Act
Nursing centers must hire ombudsman.
True
False
Negligence by a professional person is called ________.
Malpractice
Negligence
Fraud
Libel
Knowledge of what is right or wrong conduct is called ________.
Ethics
Etiquette
Law
Tradition
An unintentional wrong is called ________.
Negligence
Fraud
Coercion
Breach of Contract
Making false statements in print or pictures is called ________.
Libel
Slander
Forgery
Plagiarism
Making false statements orally is called ________.
Slander
Libel
Forgery
Plagiarism
This healthcare team provides supportive services for the overall goal of quality resident care. Fill in the blank: ________
Interdisciplinary
Surgical
Administrative
Pharmaceutical
The unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's freedom of movement is called ________.
False imprisonment
Negligence
Defamation
Assault
Behavior in the workplace is called ________.
Work ethics
Job title
Salary package
Office location
A wrong committed against a person or the person's property is called ________.
Tort
Contract
Crime
Agreement
Intentionally threatening to touch a person's body without their consent is called ________.
Assault
Battery
Negligence
Defamation
Touching a person's body without their consent is called ________.
Battery
Negligence
Assault
Defamation
These separate helpful behaviors from behaviors that are not helpful are called ________.
Professional boundaries
Personal opinions
Work schedules
Job titles
A document that tells you what an employer expects is called a ________.
Job description
Resume
Reference letter
Pay stub
What is it called when a person has the right to decide what will be done to his or her body?
Informed consent
Medical malpractice
Patient abandonment
Negligence
The response or change in the body caused by an emotional, physical, social, or economic factor is called ________.
Stress
Digestion
Infection
Growth
To trouble, torment, offend, or worry a person by one's behavior or comments is called ________.
Harassment
Appreciation
Assistance
Encouragement
Spreading rumors or talking about private matters of others is called ________.
Gossip/slander
Debate
Discussion
Advice
Trusting others with personal and private information is called ________.
Confidentiality
Transparency
Vulnerability
Accountability
A polite, considerate, or helpful comment or act is called ________.
Courtesy
Negligence
Rudeness
Disrespect
The event or factor that causes stress is called a ________.
Stressor
Relaxant
Motivator
Suppressor
A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover from is called ________.
Acute illness
Chronic illness
Terminal illness
Congenital illness
An ongoing illness, slow or gradual onset; it has no cure; the illness can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment is called ________.
Chronic illness
Acute illness
Infectious disease
Allergy
A person who gives basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse is called a ________.
Nursing assistant
Pharmacist
Surgeon
Radiologist
SNF stands for ________.
Skilled Nursing Facility
Special Needs Facility
Senior Nutrition Fund
Standard Nursing Form
What is Medicare?
The federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age or older
A private insurance plan for children under 18
A state-run program for low-income families only
A retirement savings account managed by the government
What is the purpose of OBRA of 1987?
To improve the quality of life of nursing center residents and is also a federal law.
To regulate the prices of prescription drugs in hospitals.
To establish guidelines for medical equipment manufacturing.
To provide funding for medical research only.
Name the eight role limits for nursing assistants.
1. never give medication 2. never insert or remove anything including tubes 3. Never take oral or phone orders 4. never perform procedures that require sterile technique 5. never tell a patient or family member the patient's diagnosis 6. never diagnose or prescribe treatments or medications 7. never supervise others 8. never ignore an order or request
1. Always give medication 2. Always insert or remove tubes 3. Always take oral or phone orders 4. Always perform procedures that require sterile technique 5. Always tell a patient or family member the patient's diagnosis 6. Always diagnose or prescribe treatments or medications 7. Always supervise others 8. Always ignore an order or request
1. Only give medication when asked 2. Insert or remove tubes with supervision 3. Take phone orders if urgent 4. Perform sterile procedures with gloves 5. Tell family members the diagnosis if they ask 6. Prescribe treatments if the nurse is busy 7. Supervise others if short-staffed 8. Ignore orders if you disagree
1. Give medication if the patient requests 2. Insert tubes if the doctor is present 3. Take oral orders from family 4. Perform sterile technique on weekends 5. Tell patients their diagnosis if they are upset 6. Prescribe medications for minor issues 7. Supervise new staff 8. Ignore requests if you are busy
Name five circumstances when you as a nursing assistant have the right to refuse a task.
1. the task is beyond the legal limits of your role 2. the task is not in your job description 3. you are not prepared to perform the task 4. the task could harm the person 5. the person's condition has changed
1. the task is within your job description and you feel comfortable 2. the task is requested by a supervisor 3. the task is part of your daily routine 4. the task is something you have done before 5. the person is stable
1. the task is requested by a family member 2. the task is not urgent 3. the task is part of the care plan 4. the task is supervised by a nurse 5. the person is cooperative
1. the task is simple and quick 2. the task is for a short-term patient 3. the task is not physically demanding 4. the task is for a patient you know well 5. the task is scheduled for later
What is an advanced directive?
Written instructions about healthcare when the person is not able to make such decisions.
A legal document for financial planning.
A type of medical insurance policy.
A prescription for medication.
Residents have the right to personal privacy. Please give three examples of providing privacy during care.
1. closing privacy curtains/doors 2. remove resident from public view 3. providing robes/drapes/blankets
1. speaking loudly about resident's care 2. leaving doors open during care 3. sharing resident's information publicly
1. ignoring resident's requests for privacy 2. allowing visitors without consent 3. not covering resident during care
1. discussing resident's condition in hallways 2. not using privacy curtains 3. leaving resident exposed
What is defamation?
Injuring a person's name and reputation by making false statements to a third person.
Praising a person in public.
Helping someone in need.
Writing a will for someone.
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Identifying information and information about the person's healthcare that is maintained or sent in any form.
A list of medical procedures performed in a hospital without patient names.
General health statistics of a population.
Information about healthcare providers' credentials.
A person who is 18 years or older, who has disabilities or conditions that put them at risk to be wounded, attacked, or damaged is called a(n) ________.
elder
guardian
minor
offender
Elder abuse is a knowing, intentional, or neglect act by a caregiver or any other person to an older adult.
True
False
Physical abuse involves inflicting or threatening to inflict pain. Examples include pinching, hair pulling, hitting, or slapping.
True
False
Neglect is the failure to provide treatment, food, clothing, or hygiene. An example is refusing to spend time with a slow eater.
True
False
Verbal abuse includes unkind gestures and threats of harm. An example is threats of punishment.
True
False
Involuntary seclusion is locking someone in a closet, bathroom, or bedroom. An example is putting them in their rooms and closing the door when you know they can't open it.
True
False
Financial exploitation or misappropriation is stealing money, property, or misusing their property. A lot of the times this is their own family.
True
False
Emotional or mental abuse includes humiliation, harassment, ridicule, and being threatened with punishment.
True
False
Objective/observed data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or smelled by another person.
True
False
Subjective/said data is that which is reported by a person and can't be observed by using the senses.
True
False
Reporting is the oral account of Karyn observations. Whenever there is a change from normal or a change in a person's condition you must do this at once.
True
False
Recording is the written account of care and observation.
True
False
How many regions does the abdomen divided into?
4
6
8
2
The two forms of nonverbal communication are:
body language and facial expressions
written and spoken words
emails and phone calls
sign language and Morse code
Nonverbal: This type of communication does not involve _____
words
gestures
facial expressions
body language
The method nurses use to plan and deliver nursing care is called:
Nursing process
Medical diagnosis
Therapeutic communication
Patient assessment
Select the correct five steps of the nursing process from the options below.
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Assessment, Planning, Execution, Review, Feedback
Diagnosis, Planning, Action, Evaluation, Reporting
Assessment, Analysis, Planning, Execution, Evaluation
Optimal level of function: The person's highest potential for ____ and ____ performance.
mental and physical
social and emotional
economic and spiritual
creative and artistic
Nursing diagnosis: Describes a health problem that can be treated by ____ measures.
nursing
medical
surgical
pharmacological
Medical diagnosis: the identification of a disease or condition by a _____
doctor
teacher
engineer
artist
Holism: A concept that considers the ____ person.
whole
partial
young
sick
Comatose: Being unable to respond to ____ stimuli.
verbal
visual
auditory
tactile
Comprehensive care plan: A written guide about the care a person should _____
receive
ignore
delay
question
Gerontology: The study of the ____ process.
aging
digestive
respiratory
reproductive
Geriatrics: The care of ____ people.
aging
young
wealthy
athletic
Communication: The exchanging of ____ or news.
information
furniture
weather
colors
Body language: Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, in hand and body _____?
movements
colors
sounds
words
Abbreviations: ________ forms of words or phrases.
Shortened
Extended
Complicated
Repeated
Conflict: A clash between ________ interests or ideas. (Fill in the blank)
opposing
similar
friendly
shared
Assessment: ________ information. (Fill in the blank)
Collecting
Ignoring
Hiding
Destroying
Planning: Involves setting ________ and goals. (Fill in the blank)
priorities
budgets
schedules
deadlines
Minimum data sheet (MOS): An assessment and screening tool; it provides extensive ________ about the person.
information
medication
transportation
nutrition
Implementation: Performing or carrying out nursing ________ in the care plan. (Fill in the blank)
measures
diagnoses
medications
appointments
Evaluation: Involves measuring if the goals and the ________ step were met. (Fill in the blank)
planning
implementation
assessment
diagnosis
Listening: An important communication method. This means you focus on ________ and nonverbal communication. (Fill in the blank)
verbal
written
visual
mathematical
Mastectomy: ________ removal of a breast. (Fill in the blank)
surgical
chemical
magnetic
mechanical
Sexuality: The physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual factors that affect a person's feelings and attitudes about his or her ________.
sex
career
education
hobbies
Married people are allowed to share the same room in nursing centers.
True
False
Under OBRA residents have the right to know the information in their medical records.
True
False
Observation: Using the senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to ________ information.
collect
ignore
destroy
forget
Medical record (chart): A written or an electronic account of a person's condition or response to a ________ and care. (Fill in the blank)
treatment
diagnosis
appointment
medication
What is a progress note?
A written description of the caregiving and the person's response and progress.
A list of medications prescribed to a patient.
A schedule of daily activities for staff members.
A financial report for the healthcare facility.
What are some examples of things recorded in a progress note?
Hygiene, food, fluids, elimination, rest, sleep, activities, walking, vital signs, behaviors, exhibited, and social interactions.
Favorite movies, vacation plans, hobbies, and music preferences.
Weather updates, news headlines, and sports scores.
Personal opinions, political views, and fashion trends.
What is the activities of daily living (ADL) flow sheet used for?
To record a person's ability to perform ADL.
To monitor a person's medication schedule.
To track a person's dietary intake.
To document a person's financial transactions.
What does 'anterior (ventral)' mean?
Toward the front of the body or body part.
Toward the back of the body or body part.
Away from the midline of the body.
Closer to the point of attachment.
What does 'distal' mean?
The farthest from the center or from the point of attachment.
The closest to the center or point of attachment.
Located on the same side of the body as another structure.
Situated above or on a higher level.
What does 'lateral' mean?
Away from the midline; at the side of the body or body part.
Toward the midline; closer to the center of the body.
Above or higher than another part of the body.
Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
What does 'medial' mean?
At or near the middle or midline of the body or body part.
Farther from the midline of the body or body part.
On the surface of the body.
Toward the back of the body.
What does 'posterior (dorsal)' mean?
At or toward the back of the body or body part.
At or toward the front of the body or body part.
At or toward the side of the body or body part.
At or toward the head of the body or body part.
What does 'proximal' mean?
The part nearest to the center or to the point of origin.
The part farthest from the center or point of origin.
A structure located on the surface of the body.
A direction toward the back of the body.
Why do some centers not allow NA to carry their cell phones with them while they work?
So they can give their full attention to the residency they are taken care of. Helps protect privacy of residence.
Because cell phones are required for emergencies only.
Because cell phones are too expensive to replace if lost.
Because cell phones interfere with medical equipment.
Is an NA allowed to take pictures or audio recordings of resident?
No
Yes, with supervisor's permission
Yes, if the resident agrees
Yes, for training purposes
What is a 'need'?
Something necessary or desired for maintaining life and well-being.
A luxury item that is not essential.
An activity done for entertainment only.
A type of hobby or pastime.
What are the five basic needs for life per Maslow?
1. physical needs, food, water, O2, shelter 2. safety/security 3. love and belonging 4. self-esteem 5. self-actualization
1. food, water, shelter, technology, entertainment 2. safety/security 3. love and belonging 4. self-esteem 5. self-actualization
1. physical needs, food, water, O2, shelter 2. safety/security 3. wealth 4. self-esteem 5. self-actualization
1. physical needs, food, water, O2, shelter 2. safety/security 3. love and belonging 4. self-esteem 5. creativity
Fill in the blank: Disability is any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function. It may be _______ or permanent.
temporary
seasonal
imaginary
reversible
Fill in the blank: Culture refers to the characteristics of a group of people, including language, values, beliefs, habits, likes, dislikes, and _______.
customs
weather
height
currency
Fill in the blank: Ethnicity is the classification of people based on national origin and _______ culture.
shared
economic
political
technological
Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the integumentary system due to age include skin losing elasticity, strength, and _______ tissue.
fatty
muscular
nervous
connective
Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the musculoskeletal system due to age include muscle cells decreasing in number, muscles shrinking, and strength _______.
decreases
increases
remains the same
multiplies
Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the nervous system due to age include loss of nerve cells, nerve conduction, and _______ will slow.
reflexes
hormones
blood pressure
digestion
Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the circulatory system due to age include the heart muscle weakening and pumping with less _______.
force
oxygen
speed
volume
Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the respiratory system due to age include respiratory muscles weakening and lung tissue becoming less _______.
elastic
dense
hydrated
porous
Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the digestive system due to age include celebratory glands producing less saliva and the stomach/colon emptying _______.
slower
faster
louder
softer
