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Do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR)
When neither basic (heart compressions and ventilation) nor advanced (defibrillator or medicines) life-preserving interventions should be performed.
Alternative termsNot for resuscitation; DNRFunctional assessment
A measure of an individual’s level of function and ability to perform specific tasks on a safe and dependable basis over a defined period.
Hand hygiene
The practice of maintaining the cleanliness of hands for the purposes of infection prevention and control.
Health screening
Test(s) carried out within a specified population for the purpose of identifying potential disease(s).
Alternative termsScreeningLaceration (lacerate)
A cut or tear to skin.
Mobility assessment
An assessment carried out by a suitably qualified professional to determine a person's ability to move about their environment.
Nutritional intake
The calories and nutrients a person consumes by any route over a given period of time.
Personal hygiene
The act of keeping all parts of the body clean and healthy.
Personal intimate care
Care tasks associated with bodily functions, body products and personal hygiene which demand direct or indirect contact with or exposure of the sexual parts of the body.
Alternative termsIntimate carePreliminary assessment
Initial information gathering to determine whether and how to proceed.
Psychiatric assessment
Where a psychiatrist assesses a person's mental state.
Referral
Sending a request to another service or specialist for the purposes of assessment or treatment of a person.