Communication and Behavioral Deficits - TBI Flashcards

1
Q

communication deficits

A

receptive aphasia

expressive aphasia

voice quality

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2
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receptive aphasia

A

deficits w/ comprehension

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3
Q

expressive aphasia

A

deficits w/ producing words

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4
Q

voice quality

A

TBI = Trach

whisper

breathy voice

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5
Q

how do we treat someone w/ communication deficits

A

speak clear, concise and directly to the pt

decrease noise in the environment

use visual cues. tactile cues &/or gestures

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6
Q

behavioral/emotional impairments

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anxiety

depression

denial

liability

disinhibition

apathy

impulsiveness

irritability

agitation

sexual dysfxn

diminished social skills

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7
Q

anxiety

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fear and anxiety are normal reactions to the unknown

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8
Q

what may increase anxiety

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confusion

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9
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what should we do to settle a pt with anxiety

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remind the pt what has happened

constantly reassure the pt

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10
Q

what may depression occur w/

A

increased awareness

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11
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denial

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pt will not acknowledge deficits caused by the brain injury

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12
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what may a pt w/ denial do

A

come up w/ excuses as to why an activity is not going right or is difficult

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13
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liability

A

unstable emotions

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14
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what does someone w/ liability experience

A

cry easily

laugh at wrong time

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15
Q

hints to treating someone w/ liability

A

ignore appropriate behavior

change topic

give many rest periods

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16
Q

disinhibition

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decreased self regulation

will say what is on their mind

17
Q

apathy

A

flat affect

lack of interest in therapy

18
Q

impulsiveness

A

the pt will move or talk w/o thinking

little regard to safety

19
Q

hints to treating someone w/ impulsiveness

A

point of negative results of behavior

help person to think through a situation

praise good judgement

20
Q

irritability

A

decreased pt

over reactions

21
Q

when does irritability increase

A

when pt is fatigued

22
Q

agitation

A

aggression

the TBI’s pt world is no longer “normal” causing confusion and fearing leading to agitation

23
Q

what is a form of agitation

A

restlessness

24
Q

what occurs if agitation continues

A

agitation

25
Q

sexual dysfxn

A

change in sexual interest

change in body image

change in sex drive

inappropriate sexual behavior

26
Q

what do sexual dysfxn changes lead to

A

may lead to problems w/ relationships and intimacy

27
Q

diminished social skills

A

pt focuses on self

decreased sensitivity to others