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Chapter 3 Key Terms Flashcards

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physiological needs

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needs that relate to the processes and activities that keep living things alive

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psychosocial needs

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needs that involve social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality

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masturbation

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to touch or rub sexual organs in order to give oneself or another person sexual pleasure

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holistic care

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a type of care that involves caring for the whole person - the mind as well as the body

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cultural diversity

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the different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences who live together in the world

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bias

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prejudice

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race

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grouping of people based on physical characteristics shared by people with common ancestry

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ethnicity

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one aspect of a person’s identity, often reflecting a combination of race, culture, language, nationality, and other factors

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cognitive

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related to thinking and learning

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ageism

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prejudice toward, stereotyping of, and/or discrimination against older persons or the elderly

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developmental disabilities

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disabilities that are present at birth or emerge during childhood up to age 22 that restrict physical and/or mental ability

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depression

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type of mood disorder that causes pain, fatigue, apathy, sadness, irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite as well as other symptoms; also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression

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apathy

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a lack of interest in activites

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bipolar disorder

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a mental health disorder that causes a person to swing from periods of deep depression (a depressive episode) to periods of extreme activity (a manic episode)

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anxiety

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uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition

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generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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an anxiety disorder that is characterized by anxiety and worry, even when there is no cause for those feelings

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panic disorder

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a disorder characterized by a person having regular panic attacks or living with constant anxiety about having another attack

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social anxiety disorder

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a disorder in which a person has excessive anxiety about social situations

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phobia

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an intense irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place, or situation

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive behavior or thoughts which may cause the person to repeatedly perform a behavior or routine

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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an anxiety disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic experience

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schizophrenia

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a type of psychotic disorder that causes problems with thinking, communication, and the ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality

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hallucinations

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false or distorted sensory perceptions

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delusions

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persistent false beliefs

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psychotherapy

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a method of treating mental health disorders that involves talking about one’s problems with mental health professionals

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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a type of psychotherapy that is often used to treat anxiety disorders and depression and focuses on skills and solutions that a person can use to modify negative thinking and behavior patterns

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terminal illness

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a disease or condition that will eventually cause death

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grief

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deep distress or sorrow over a loss

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advance directives

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legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves

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living will

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a document that outlines the medical care a person wants, or does not want, in case they become unable to make those decisions

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durable power of attorney for health care

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a signed, dated, and witnessed legal document that appoints someone else to make the medical decisions for a person in the event he or she becomes unable to do so

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Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR)

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a medical order that instructs medical professionals not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest

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Cheyne-Strokes

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Alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing, along with periods of not breathing

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postmortem care

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care of the body after death

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hospice care

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holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live

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palliative care

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care given to people who have serious diseases or who are dying that emphasizes relieving pain, controlling symptoms, and preventing side effects

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