PSW second term exam Flashcards
Neglect
Failing to meet basic needs
Rigor Mortis
Stiffening of the joints/muscles of a body after death
Psychosis
Hearing, seeing, feeling things that are not there
Delirium
State of temporary mental confusion/disorientation. occurs suddenly
Episiotomy
Surgical cut made at opening of vagina during childbirth
Thrush
Overgrowth of fungus
Schizophrenia
Disruptions in thoughts, perceptions, emotional responsiveness and social interactions
ODD
Behaviour disorder, diagnosed in childhood. Results in uncooperative and defiant behaviour
Conduct disorder
Group of behavioural/emotional problems
Sundowning
Confusion occuring in the late afternoon/night (Sleeping hours)
Confusion
Lack of clearness/distinctness
Apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, concern
Fronto-temporal dementia
results from damage to neurons in the frontal/temporal lobe of brain
delirium
disorientation that occurs suddenly
vascular dementia
common type of dementia. Caused by reduced blood flow to brain
Independence
Wanting/being able to do things for self and making own decisions without influence or help from others
Interdependence
Dependence of 2 or more people/things on each other
ASD
A neuro-devolopmental disorder. Impairs persons ability to communicate/ interact with others
When does ASD devolop
Early childhood (18M-3Y)
Behaviours associated with ASD
Language skills devolop late or not at all, repeating words, inability to start/maintain conversation, lack of eye contact
What is cerebral palsy
A disorder affecting muscle control
How does cerebrel palsy affect one?
Involuntary movements, Poor posture, difficulty or inability to speak or walk
causes of intellectual disabilitys
Genetic abnormality, Injury, Disease, Birth complication
What is anxiety
Vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress
S/S of anxiety
Rapid pulse, sweating, fast and heavy breathing, feeling of impending doom
How should a PSW respond to hallucinations?
Not encouraging them, not denying them. Acknowledge it and redirect
Different types of abuse
Physical, Emotional, Sexual, psychological, Financial, Neglect
S/S of a child being abused
Changes in behaviour, changes in school performance, unusual fears, bed wetting
Phases of abuse
Tension building phase- Walking on eggshells, angers easily
Abusive phase- Physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, ect.
Honeymoon phase- Apologizes, makes promises, love bombs.
What is the PP period?
Birth to 8 weeks
factors that trigger depression in older adults
Moving (LTC, ect), Losing a loved one, loss of independence, family/children moving
Strategies a PSW can use to reduce the risk of depression
Go outside, go on walks, take them on outings, play games, give them as much independence as possible
Ways PSW’s can promote health and disease prevention
Promote hand washing, teeth brushing, oral care after eating or drinking/ showering, bathing
Why may death be feared by adults
The unknown, leaving family behind, regrets, unfinished buisness
Culture VS. Ethnicity
Culture: Set of shared ideas traditions or beliefs
Ethnicity: Group of people who identify with each other based on shared culture
PSW strategies to help a family watching a loved one die
Be respectful, Privacy, follow their ques, remove unnecessary medical equipment, silence is ok.
Independence VS. Dependence VS. Interdependence and examples
Independence: Not influenced or controlled by others (Being able to do everything by yourself, bathing, clothing, eating)
Dependence: relying on others for help (Having someone else bathe, dress, feed)
Interdependence: Mutual Dependence, depending on each-other (Parents for food, teacher to teach)
Factors that affect a persons reaction to pain
Anxiety, Attention, Age, Experience
Info collected when a client is having pain
Location, Onset, Intensity, Description, Factors, Vitals (LOIDFV)
Reversible forms of dementia
Fever, Head injury, Infection, Depression
S/S of early stage dementia
Forgetting names/dates, misplacing items, getting lost, losing track of time
Day/Night cycle for a disoriented person (Strategies for Sundowners)
Reduce shadows, turn lights on, close curtains, provide a quiet space,
