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13 Cards in this Set
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Aphasia |
Language impairment; loss of ability to communicate through speech or writing |
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Articulation |
The point where two bones meet; The ability to write or speak clearly |
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Body language |
Nonverbal communication signaled by behavior, facial expressions, body stands, or gestures |
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Braille |
A system of raise dogs representing letters A-Z number 0 through 9 and allow side impaired and residents to read their sense of touch |
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Care plan |
A plan developed by the inter-disciplinary healthcare team that describes the goal and approaches that all team members are to use in caring for a resident |
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Communication |
The exchange of information |
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Disorientation |
The loss of recognition of a person, time, place, or location |
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Medical chart |
A legally binding record of permanent information relating to the resident, the residence progress, and care |
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Memo |
A brief written or electronic communication |
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Nonverbal communication |
Sending messages without the use of words, such as facial expressions or gestures |
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Shift report |
Information regarding resident status given to oncoming shift from those going off duty |
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Symbol |
A mark or character that represents some quality, relationship, or word |
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Verbal communication |
Messages sent using words; can be oral or written |
