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C7 M3 Flashcards

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Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

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Abbreviated ADRD, a progressive, degenerative disease that destroys nerve cells gradually in the brain and causes memory and thinking to become seriously impaired

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Cognitive function

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Involving the memory, reasoning, thinking, judgment, understanding, and behaviour functions of the brain

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Cognitive impairment

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Loss of ability to think, remember, reason, understand, or live independently

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Cultural competence

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The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures or socioeconomic backgrounds

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Delirium

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temporary mental disorientation that can occur suddenly

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Dementia

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A group of illnesses that cause progressive loss of brain function including cognitive and social functions

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Disorientation

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An impaired ability to recall persons, places or time also known as mental confusion

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Primary dementia

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Dementia that does not results from any other disease

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Responsive behaviour

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Term that represents how their actions, words and gestures are a response that expresses something important about their personal, social or physical environment. They are the result changes in the brain that affect memory, judgment, orientation, mood or behaviour

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Secondary dementia

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Dementia that is a result of a disease, ingestion of damaging substances or injury

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Sundowning

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A confusion where the symptoms and behaviours of dementia increase at bedtime or during hours of darkness

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Validation therapy

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A focus on empathy and accepting the persons perception of reality

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The ABCD Model of preventing and managing aggressive behaviours

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A- antecedent (activating) - the tigger-
B- behaviour
C- consequences
D- decision made to decrease the behaviour and debrief, or share the experience with others to avoid another accident

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Which factory has lead to an increase in the age of Canada’s population?

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New treatments for chronic illnesses

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Which statement describes ageism?

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An attitude towards aging

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Which phrase reflects a positive attitude towards aging?

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Having patience

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Why is it important for a HCA to understand personal beliefs towards aging?

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Personal beliefs affect the quality of care given

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Which factor can influence ones views of aging?

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Personal experiences with the elderly

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Which statement describes dementia?

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A progressive condition that affects cognition

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Dementia is a disorder that affects which part of the body?

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The brain

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A person diagnosed with dementia has which symptom?

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Memory loss

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Why does one person diagnosed with dementia show symptoms that are different from those of another person diagnosed with dementia?

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Each person is affected in a unique way

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How can you provide a high quality of care for a client diagnosed with dementia?

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Understand your own thoughts towards dementia

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What specific memory related symptoms are not concerning?

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  • forgetting keys occasionally
  • forgetting the name of someone new or haven’t seen in awhile
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What specific memory related symptoms are concerning?

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  • disorientation
  • lost in a familiar setting
  • repeating stories daily
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what question can be asked to determine if further assessment of memory loss is required?

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Is this interfering with your life at home or work? Is this affecting your quality of life?

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A client was alert but now is drowsy

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Delirium

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Client forgets words when speaking with HCA

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Dementia

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Client sleeps all the time, refusing all interaction or meals

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Depression

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While being treated for an infection, client repeatedly tries to grab at “butterflies” he sees

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Delirium

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Client talks about feeling very sad today

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Depression

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Client wanders throughout unit as is he is looking for something, but unable to state what he is looking for

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Dementia

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Client mentions that the world would be “ better off without me”

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Depression

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Client was agitated yesterday, but today after taking medication for fever is much less so

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Delirium

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35
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“Good morning”

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Verbal communication

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Avoiding eye contact

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Non verbal communication

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A quiet room

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Communication climate

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A picture of a grocery cart

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Communication tool

39
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Holding hands

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Touch

40
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A baby doll

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Tactile trigger

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Humming a song with a client

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Mirroring

42
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Remembering a 40th birthday

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Reminiscence therapy

43
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How is communication affected in clients with dementia?

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Damage to the brain interrupts messages that are sent and received

44
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Which factor contributes most to a communication climate?

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Allowing time for responses

45
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How can a caregiver get the attention of a client with dementia?

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Hold the clients hand when speaking her name

46
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When should the caregiver approach the client with dementia?

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After making eye contact

47
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Which statement acknowledges the clients emotions? 

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“ You have a wonderful smile you look happy”

48
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Why is touch important when communicating with clients with dementia?

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It is closely related to emotions

49
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Which statement is appropriate when a client with dementia needs to wash her hands before meal?

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“ Let’s wash her hands can you turn on the water?”

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What is the purpose of validation therapy?

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To help clients express emotions

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What is a benefit of reminiscence therapy for clients with dementia?

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It validates clients life experiences

52
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Which action is an auditory trigger?

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Reading a funny poem

53
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Independence in one’s actions

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Autonomy

54
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The ability to determine the relationship of an object to various distances

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Depth perception

55
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Dying from electric shock

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Electrocution

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A danger or risk

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Hazard

57
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The state of being normal; maintaining a normal routine

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Normalcy

58
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When should clients with dementia stop driving?

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When they are no longer able to drive safely

59
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Which symptoms of dementia could cause a client to have difficulties answering her home telephone?

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Hearing loss

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How can a client with dementia modify his driving to be a safer driver?

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Drive only on familiar roads

61
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When preparing food which task could the caregiver ask a client with poor judgement to do?

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Wash potatoes to prepare for baking

62
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What modifications can be made so that the client can bathe safely at home?

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Install grab bars in the bathtub

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How can the environment be modified to help the client find his room?

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Place the clients name and photo beside the room

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Which Item is safe to have an a living room environment?

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A firm sofa

65
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Which action would help maintain a clients personhood when he or she is no longer able to drive?

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Talk to the client about his or her unsafe driving

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How can the outdoor environment be made safe for a client with dementia?

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Plan walking paths that start and end at the door

67
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Which item contributes to a safe environment?

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Cleaners locked in a separate cupboard

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Which action demonstrates an HCA providing culturally sensitive care?

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Learning about traditions celebrated by the client

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How can the appetite of a client with dementia be improved?

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Provide a variety of colourful foods

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Which contributes to an appropriate dining environment?

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Encourage the client to set the table

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Which outcome is a benefit of social activities for clients with dementia?

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Reduces depression

72
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Which sport is an appropriate physical activity for clients with dementia?

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Swimming

73
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How can the HCA provide emotional care for a client in the late stages of dementia?

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Maintain eye contact during interactions

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Improve self-worth and sleep patterns

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Social activities

75
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Saying hello and the clients original language

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Culturally sensitive care

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The inability to cope leading to death

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Failure to thrive

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Feelings of being overwhelmed and unrewarded

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Compassion fatigue

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Describes unique care strategies for the client

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Individualized care plan

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Improves the body’s ability to function

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Physical activities

80
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Feelings of loss before the loss has occurred

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Anticipatory grief

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Trauma experienced when moving to a new Environment

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Relocation stress syndrome

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Using touch and eye contact

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Meeting emotional needs

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Dining area is quiet and intimate

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Meeting nutritional needs

84
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How can the HCA help the client and moving from her home to a continuing care facility?

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Help the client to choose personal items to decorate her room

85
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What information is helpful and developing an individualized care plan for a client with dementia?

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The clients typical morning routine

86
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Which situation indicates that a family member may be experiencing compassion fatigue?

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Feeling lonely

87
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How can the client and family cope when experiencing anticipatory grief?

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Talk to others and a support group

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