Exam 2 Terms Flashcards
Arthritis
Acute or chronic inflammation of a joint
Anorexia nervosa
usually in teenage girls or women who fear becoming fat; starving yourself
Bulimia
binge eating then purposely making yourself throw up
Cataracts
Abnormality of the eye
Compensation
Something given or received as an equivalent for services
Confidential care
keeping the patient’s information secret and private
Growth and development
The physical and mental changes that go on in a person’s lifetime (height, weight, body shape, head circumference)
(Intellectual, mental, emotional, social, functional skills)
Definition of abuse
Willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, punishment, or intimidation resulting in physical harm, pain, or anguish
Definition of Alzheimer’s
Progressive, irreversible disease involving memory loss, disorientation, deterioration or intellectual function, and speech disturbances
Communication
Process of transmission; exchange of thoughts or information with others
Emotional development
Expressing your feelings; cope with emotions
Disease
Any condition that interferes with the normal function of the body
Displacement
Defense mechanism in which feelings about one person are transferred to someone else
Domestic violence
Attempting, threatening, or causing physical harm to another family member
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing
Dysuria
Difficult or painful urination
5 stages of death
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Glaucoma
Eye disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure
Grasp reflex
Infants can grasp an object that is placed in the hand
Hospice
Provides support and comfort to a dying patient, help find closure for the families and patient
Incontinence
Unable to control urination or defecation
Infant physical development
Weight triples by first year, height increases from 18-22 to 29-30, muscular and nervous system development, develop reflexes, turn body
Living will
Document stating a persons desires on what measures should be taken to prolong life when the condition is terminal
Melanin patches
Dark spots on skin
Moro reflex
(Startle) reflex to loud noise or sudden movement
Ombudsman
Specially trained individual who acts as an advocate for others to improve care or conditions
Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of bone and bone marrow
Osteoporosis
Bones become brittle and easy to fracture
Percentage of individuals living in long term care
5%
Projection
Defense mechanism where a person blames their actions on someone else
Puberty
Period of growth and development where secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop
Reality orientation
Activities to help promote awareness of time, place, and person
Rooting reflex
Sight touch on cheek causes the mouth to open and the head to turn
Self-actualization
Achieving one’s full potential
Social development of 2 year old
Still attached to parents, don’t usually play well with others (sharing, taking turns)
Socialization
Person finds their identity; learns the social skills for their position
Sucking reflex
Slight touch on the lips
Sundowning
To experience confusion or hallucinations at night
Suppression
Defense mechanism used by a person who is aware of unacceptable feelings or thoughts but refuses to deal with them
Thrombus
Blood clot
Withdrawal
A person either ceases to communicate or removes self from situation
Causes of cognitive impairment
Depression, anxiety, delusions, suspiciousness, paranoia, schizophrenia, mental retardation, dementia, closed head injuries, aneurysms
Causes of suicide among teens
Bullying, lack of self-esteem, failure in school, cannot meet expectations
DNR
Do not resuscitate
Levels of communication
Intrapersonal- within yourself
Interpersonal- between you and another person
Public- among a lot of people (educational, discuss matters)
Factors influencing communication
Maintaining silence, listen attentively, conveying acceptance, ask related questions, paraphrasing, clarifying, focusing
Factors interfering communication
Giving opinions, offering false reassurance, becoming defensive, approval/disapproval, asking why, changing subject
Developmental characteristics of adolescence
Puberty, muscle development, learn to make decisions, influenced by peers, seek approval from friends instead of family
Developmental characteristics of early childhood
Weight and coordination slows, some skeletal and muscle development, potty trained, great memory, verbal growth grows, short attention span, self-confident, attached to parents
Developmental characteristics of infancy
Rapid physical changes, weight is biggest, muscle development and coordination, reflexes, teeth, first response is discomfort, fully dependent on others
Signs of suicide
Changes in appetite or sleep habits, withdrawal depression moodiness, fatigue, neglect of personal hygiene, alcohol or drug abuse, lose interest in hobbies, injuring body, social withdrawal
Pillaging
Stockpiling objects
Hoarding
Not getting rid of anything
Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
Run countless tests, check for any tumors before making sure it’s Alzheimer’s
Pacing
Walking back and forth, elder loses too much weight from this
Needs of humans
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, bottom needs met first
Physiological, safety + security, love + affection, esteem, self-actualization
Need for safety and security
Free from fear and anxiety, secure in environment
Patient advocate
Person who makes all decisions for the patient
Communication feedback
Response from the receiver, you can determine if the communication was successful
TIA’s
When blood flow stops to a part of the brain for a period of time
