Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
How may pain be indicated by a non-verbal patient?
A
- behaviour changes
- touching face
- changes to sleeping patterns
- changing to eating habits
- hot and cold
- sweet
2
Q
What are the three stages of Alzheimer’s disease?
A
- often mistaken for ageing, forgetfulness
- aphasia, speaking less, unusual situations
- sometimes in care home, little emotion and self-care
3
Q
What are the 5 key principles that underpin the Adults with Incapacity Act?
A
- must benefit the patient
- minimum necessary intervention
- take into account wishes of the adult
- consultation with relevant others
- encourage patient to exercise residual capacity