A8 - providing person centered care Flashcards

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what is human development?

A

physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of humans through life

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what is physical development?

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involves growth, changes in body + brain, senses and motor skills

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what is cognitive development?

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learning, attention, creativity, memory, language

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4
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what is psychosocial development?

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emotions, personality and social relationships

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5
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what are the life stages?

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infancy (0-2 years)
childhood (3-8 years)
adolescence (9-18 years)
adulthood (19-65 years)
older (65+ years)

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what are some physical age changes?

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wrinkles, bruising, grey hair, skin elasticity, balance, sight, hearing

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what are some cardiovascular age changes?

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narrowed arteries, lower/higher HR, blocked arteries, sinoatrial node loses 50% of cells

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what are some digestive age changes?

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digestion slows down, indigestion, nutrients harder to absorb, dehydration

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what are some nervous system age changes?

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slower reactions, lose nerve cells, mild cognitive impairment, brain cells shrink

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what is the definition of memory?

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the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained

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give 5 different types of memory

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short term
long term
prospective
semantic
declining

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12
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why might someone have a change in memory?

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medication, mental health, dehydration

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13
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what role changes come with age?

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retirement
death
active parent
independence

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14
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what are some social effects as you get older?

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ill health
retirement
travel
technology

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15
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what is end of life care?

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care when death is imminent, nothing more can be done

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16
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what is palliative care?

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symptom manage and improve quality of life

17
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what is a hospice?

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place or organisation that provides care for people who are dying

18
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what is an expected death?

A

result of gradual deterioration

19
Q

what is an unexpected death?

A

death without warning

20
Q

what is bereavement?

A

sense of loss when someone passes away

21
Q

what is grief?

A

response to have lost a person who’s died, intense sorrow

22
Q

give 3 ways to provide support for someone who is grieving

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1) provide information on what to expect
2) addressing questions and concerns honestly
3) taking time to be an active listener

23
Q

give 4 reasons why its important to talk about death

A

reduce anxiety
more comfortable for the person + family
express fears and concerns
make decisions

24
Q

what are the 5 stages of grief?

A

denial
anger
depression
barganing
acceptance

25
Q

what to look out for in the last weeks of someones life?

A

weak/tired, less talkative, loose weight/appetite

26
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what to look out for in the last days of someones life?

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restless, agitated, dry mouth, breathless

27
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what to look out for in the last hours of someones life?

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skin blue/grey, cold, muscle relaxing, irregular breathing

28
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what is the purpose of the mental capacity act 2005 in relation to healthcare?

A

to protect rights, safeguard and support individuals over 16 who may lack capacity to make choices about their own care

29
Q

what are the 6 C’s?

A

care
compassion
communication
courage
commitment
competence

30
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what are the 8 person centred values?

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respect
dignity
partnership
rights
independence
privacy
choice
individuality