Introduction To Patient Care Activities

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the measurement or quantification of a variable or the placement of a value on something.
Should not be confused with examination or evaluation

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assessment

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the person who is treating or working with the patient; examples are the therapist, therapist assistant, aide or family member

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caregiver

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the exchange of information through verbal, written or nonverbal means

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communication

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written or printed matter conveying authoritative information, records, or evidence

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documentation

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the use of an electrical current to assist with the diagnosis of a patient's condition

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electrodiagnosis

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a dynamic process in which the practitioner makes clinical judgement based on data gathered during the

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evaluation

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the process of obtaining a history, performing relevant systems reviews, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures

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examination

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the measurement of the range of motion of a joint of the body

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goniometry

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the sense by which position, weight, and movement are perceived

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kinesthesia

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an orthopedic appliance used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities or to replace the function of parts of the body; a brace or splint is an example of this

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orthosis

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a quantifiable or objective means to determine the effectiveness of treatment or performance that is usually expressed with the use of functional terms

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outcome measure

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a system developed to organize a medical record that uses a common list of patient problems as its base

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problem-oriented medical record (POMR)

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sensation and awareness about the movements and position of body parts or the body

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proprioception

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the artificial replacement of an absent body part; an artificial limb is an example of this

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prothesis

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an image or a record produced on exposed or processed film through radiography; a roentgenogram

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radiograph

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identify each section of a patient's status

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SOAP

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the ability to recognize the form of an object by touch

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stereognosis

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the ability to recognize or differentiate two blunt points when they are simultaneously applied to the skin

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two point discrimination

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this method of treatment is particularly imprtant for professions that have levels or types of caregivers

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cotreatment

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the shared values, norms, traditions, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people

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culture

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a set of academic and interpersonal skills that allow individuals to increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similartities within, among and between groups

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cultural competence

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differences in race, ethnicity, language, nationality or religion among various groups within a community, organization, or nation

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cultural diversity

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an awareness of the nuances of one's own and other cultures

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cutural sensitivity

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demonstrating both sensitivity to cultural differences and similarities and effectiveness in using cultural symbols to communicate

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culturally appropriate

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belonging to a common group often linked by race, nationality, and language with a common cultural heritage or derivation

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ethnicity

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a socially defined population that is derived from distinguishable physical characteristics that are genetically transmitted

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race

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the responsibility of the caregiver to inform the person about the proposed treatment, some of the alternative treatments, and associated primary known risks

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informed consent

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four phases of POMR

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formation of a database
development of specific, current problem list
identification of a specific treatment plan
assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment plans

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__ developed POMR in ___

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lawrence weed in 1960s

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dress, grooming, cleanliness

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appearance

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abrupt, slow, threatening, caring

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body movements

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sitting, standing, walking

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body positions

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using hands and arms to guide or direct

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gestures

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demonstrating the activity

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pantomime

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erect, slouched

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posture

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therapeutic, caring, directive, guiding,

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touch

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blushing, perspiring, trembling

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spontaneous response to stress

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the plan of care and the interventions should be derived from the\

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diagnosis and prognosis