Exam 3-psychosocial assessment Flashcards
what are the parts of a psychosocial assessment
history, appearance/motor behavior, mood/affect, thought process, sensorium, judgement/insight, self concept, roles/relationships, physiologic and self care considerations
what is assessed in history
age, developmental stage, cultural considerations, spiritual beliefs
what is assessed in appearance/motor behavior
hygiene, posture, eye contact, unusual movements, speech
what is assessed in mood/affect
expressed emotions/facial expressions
define blunted expression
showing little or no emotional response
define broad emotion
showing a range of emotion
define flat emotion
showing NO emotion
what is assessed in thought process
content (what) and process (how), clarity of ideas, self harm or suicide urges
what is assessed in sensorium
orientation, memory, hallucinations, concentration
what is assessed in judgement
decision-making ability
What are some differential diagnoses that strokes may resemble?
ETOH intoxication, cerebral infection, drug overdose, epidural hematoma, hyperglycemia, metabolic disorders, migraines, bells palsy, seizures, MS, dementia
suicide ideation vs suicide plan
ideation: thinking about
plan: know what to do
define judgement vs insight
judgement-interpretation of environment
insight- understanding one’s own part in current situation
What is perfusion?
flow of blood through circulatory system to bring nutrients and oxygen as needed
What are the types of CVA?
ischemic (thrombotic and embolic) and hemorrhagic
What is transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
“mini-stroke”, temporary symptoms, sudden onset and disappearance of symptoms within 24 hours; contralateral deficits, aphasia, visual
Pathophysiology of ischemic strokes?
blockage/stenosis of cerebral artery
Pathophysiology of TIA?
mini stroke
Pathophysiology of thrombotic strokes?
thrombus (in situ) occludes large cerebral vessels