Mosby's Essentials for Nursing
Assistants 7th Edition
,Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
A nurse who has completed a 1-year nursing program and has passed a
licensing test; called licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in some states
Hospitals
Provides emergency care, surgery, nursing care, x-ray procedures and
treatments, and laboratory testing
Health Team (interdisciplinary health team)
the many health care workers whose skills and knowledge focus on the
person's total care
Surveyor
A person who collects information by observing and asking questions
Nursing Assistant
A person who has passed a nursing assistant training and competency
evaluation program (NATCEP); performs delegated nursing tasks under the
supervision of a licensed nurse
Board of trustees or board of directors
A governing body
Hospice
An agency/program that promotes comfort and quality of life for the dying
person and his/her family
,Nursing Team
Those who provide nursing care--RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants
Registered Nurse (RN)
an advanced level nurse who has completed an associate's or bachelor's
degree; often assists with patient care planning and patient education
Assisted Living Residence
Provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social
activities in a home-like setting to persons needing help with daily activities
Physician
Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries.
Dietitian
Assesses and plans for nutritional needs to promote health and manage
disease
Podiatrist
Prevents, diagnoses, and treats foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
Physical Therapist
Assists ill and inhyred persons with movement, pain manadement and
rehabilitation
Speech-Language pathologists/speech therapist
Diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders
, Social Worker
Deals with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and
recovery
Audiologist
treats hearing, balance, and ear problems
Hospitals and long=term care centers provide health care services. _____
is the focus of care
The person
Acute illness
is a short-term illness
Chronic illness
is a long-term illness that may not have a cure
Terminal illness
is an illness or injury that is life long, and won't recover from
persons who live in long-term care centers are called
residents
In agencies, department directors report to _____
The administrator/CEO
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