Module U & V: Definitions Flashcards
Pain
anything the patients says it is, occurring whenever the patient says it does
De-escalate
to (cause to) become less dangerous or difficult
Mental Health
a resident’s ability to cope with and adjust to everyday stresses in ways that society accepts
Mental Illness
a disturbance in the ability to cope or adjust to stress; behavior and function are impaired; mental disorder, emotional illness, psychiatric disorder
what is the objective of de-escalation?
to reduce level and intensity of behavior
how do you de-escalate a resident that has become agitated, and what should you never do
great relationships are the heart of de-escalating behavior
posture,
position self for safety, body movement and language, facial expression,
eye contact (limited) don’t stare
when is pain considered chronic
when it lasts 3 to six months
which of the following are facts about pain
pain is significantly unreported
under rating and under treating pain can be neglect
people do not have to live with pain
caregivers often underestimate pain
LTC facilities who do not manage pain properly will be cited with a deficiency by surveyors
about 70% of residents experience pain
when a nurse aide is screening a resident’s pain, which does he/she need to ask.
where is the pain
how long have you had the pain
when did the pain start
what does chronic pain do to the body
causes depression inability to sleep anxiety changes in appetite restlessness suicidal refusal to participate negative effects on the immune system increased risk for injuries; fall or accident
