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Residential care facility I - ANSWER Provides shelter and board
and may include storage and distribution of medications
Residential care facility II - ANSWER Provides shelter and board,
and includes storage and distribution of medications, supervision of
diet, and assistance with personal care; may also include care during
short-term illness and recuperation
Community residential facility - ANSWER any premises where
residential prevention, evaluation, care, treatment, or habilitation are
provided
Administration - ANSWER the act of actually giving a dose of
internal (prescription) medication to a resident unless the resident is
in self-control of the medication according to the facility's policy
Resident - ANSWER This term usually refers to individuals
receiving health care in a long-term care facility
Client - ANSWER Someone who pays a professional for services;
"client" is frequently used interchangeably with "resident"
depending on the facility
Resident's rights - ANSWER to protect the rights of individuals in
residential care facilities I and II, intermediate care facilities, and
skilled nursing facilities approved by the Missouri Division of Aging
Client's rights and privileges - ANSWER to protect the rights of
individuals in facilities approved by the Missouri Department of
Mental Health
Politeness - ANSWER A social courtesy. Be gentle in manner and
tone. Always address both employee and resident by title or name.
Tactfulness - ANSWER Skillful thoughtfulness in handling a
situation. Think carefully before you speak, so you do not offend
others. Learn how to answer residents' questions to their satisfaction
by referring to the proper person.
Friendliness - ANSWER warmth and good will between people and
includes courtesy, confidence, and hospitality.
Patience - ANSWER The ability to accept the resident's behavior in
a supporting manner and to give them the feeling that you are in
sympathy with them and are interested in their welfare.
Truthfulness - ANSWER An earnest and sincere manner. All
residents need to trust the people who care for them, so that they
can learn to rely on people
Poise - ANSWER To be composed in the face of difficult situations
requires thoughtful control. Recognize that the resident's difficult
behavior is part of their illness. Never touch a resident with rising
emotional upset unless absolutely necessary.
Confidence - ANSWER Your goal is to help residents regain
self-confidence and faith in others. Help residents to look and feel
better, live according to good health and behavior standards, and
again feel successful in work and play projects in the treatment
program.
Receptiveness - ANSWER To listen to another person's interest
politely, unselfishly, and tactfully is a compliment to that person; and,
wisely used, it creates a pleasant bond between two people
List 4 competencies of a level I Medication Aide - ANSWER Vital
signs, oral medications, inhaled medications, oxygen administration
"Think before you speak" is an example of which attitude? -
ANSWER Tactfulness
When you are composed in the face of a difficult situation, you are
showing which positive attitude? - ANSWER Poise
When you have faith in your abilities you will have ____ in yourself -
ANSWER Confidence
Addiction - ANSWER Emotional or physiological dependence upon
a drug which has progressed beyond voluntary control
Hypersensitivity - ANSWER Unusual sensitivity to a drug
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER Severe, life threatening hypersensitivity to
a drug
Antagonism - ANSWER Condition in which two drugs work against
each other, decreasing effectiveness of one or both
Contraindications - ANSWER existing conditions that the resident
may have which are incompatible with the drug
Controlled drugs - ANSWER drugs covered by the 1970 controlled
substance act and those subsequently added
Cumulative effect - ANSWER buildup of a drug in the body
Disease - ANSWER pathological or abnormal condition of the body
Drug - ANSWER a substance taken into or applied to the body to
treat or prevent a disease or conditio