Chapter 2

Compassionate

Being caring, concerned, considerate, empathetic, and understanding.

Evaluation

Careful examination to see if the goals were met or progress was achieved

Assessment

Getting information from many sources, and reviewing this information to identify actual or potential problems

Liability

Held responsible for harming someone else

Diagnosis

Identify health problems after looking at the residents needs

Empathy

Identifying with the feelings of others.

implementation

Putting the care plan into action; giving care

Planning

Setting goals and creating a care plan in accordance with residents preferences to meet needs

Sympathy

Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others.

Tactful

Showing sensitivity and having a sense of what is appropriate when dealing with others

Delegation

Transferring responsibility to a person for a specific task