4. Chapter 6 and 7 - Mental Health/Pain Flashcards
1
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mental status changes of older adults
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merp
2
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ADHD
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Onset before 7 years old
3
Q
ask pt about metaphor what are you assessing
A
abstract reasoning
4
Q
Left and Right BP
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Normal can be up to 10-15mmhg difference
5
Q
body language such as slumped posture and lack of expression or flat affect may indicate
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parkinsons or maybe depression
6
Q
Ability for abstract thinking normally develops
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adolescent age
7
Q
HR for infants and children
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> 1yr: 128-130 1yr : 116-119 2-3yr: 106-108 4-5yr: 94-97 6-11yr: 77-88 12-19yr: 72-80
8
Q
Should be able to coax smile by .. old
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2-3 mo
9
Q
Delirium vs Dementia
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Delirium: fearful, mood swings, illogical flow of ideas, poor memory, staring
Dementia: memory impairment, bad functioning, impaired ADLs, more chronic, score of 20 or less MMSE
