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PSW second term exam Flashcards

1
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Neglect

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Failing to meet basic needs

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Rigor Mortis

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Stiffening of the joints/muscles of a body after death

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Psychosis

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Hearing, seeing, feeling things that are not there

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4
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Delirium

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State of temporary mental confusion/disorientation. occurs suddenly

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5
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Episiotomy

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Surgical cut made at opening of vagina during childbirth

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6
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Thrush

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Overgrowth of fungus

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7
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Schizophrenia

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Disruptions in thoughts, perceptions, emotional responsiveness and social interactions

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ODD

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Behaviour disorder, diagnosed in childhood. Results in uncooperative and defiant behaviour

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Conduct disorder

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Group of behavioural/emotional problems

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10
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Sundowning

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Confusion occuring in the late afternoon/night (Sleeping hours)

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11
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Confusion

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Lack of clearness/distinctness

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12
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Apathy

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Lack of interest, enthusiasm, concern

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13
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Fronto-temporal dementia

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results from damage to neurons in the frontal/temporal lobe of brain

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14
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delirium

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disorientation that occurs suddenly

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15
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vascular dementia

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common type of dementia. Caused by reduced blood flow to brain

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Independence

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Wanting/being able to do things for self and making own decisions without influence or help from others

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17
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Interdependence

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Dependence of 2 or more people/things on each other

18
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ASD

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A neuro-devolopmental disorder. Impairs persons ability to communicate/ interact with others

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When does ASD devolop

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Early childhood (18M-3Y)

20
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Behaviours associated with ASD

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Language skills devolop late or not at all, repeating words, inability to start/maintain conversation, lack of eye contact

21
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What is cerebral palsy

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A disorder affecting muscle control

22
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How does cerebrel palsy affect one?

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Involuntary movements, Poor posture, difficulty or inability to speak or walk

23
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causes of intellectual disabilitys

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Genetic abnormality, Injury, Disease, Birth complication

24
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What is anxiety

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Vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress

25
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S/S of anxiety

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Rapid pulse, sweating, fast and heavy breathing, feeling of impending doom

26
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How should a PSW respond to hallucinations?

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Not encouraging them, not denying them. Acknowledge it and redirect

27
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Different types of abuse

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Physical, Emotional, Sexual, psychological, Financial, Neglect

28
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S/S of a child being abused

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Changes in behaviour, changes in school performance, unusual fears, bed wetting

29
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Phases of abuse

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Tension building phase- Walking on eggshells, angers easily
Abusive phase- Physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, ect.
Honeymoon phase- Apologizes, makes promises, love bombs.

30
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What is the PP period?

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Birth to 8 weeks

31
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factors that trigger depression in older adults

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Moving (LTC, ect), Losing a loved one, loss of independence, family/children moving

32
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Strategies a PSW can use to reduce the risk of depression

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Go outside, go on walks, take them on outings, play games, give them as much independence as possible

33
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Ways PSW’s can promote health and disease prevention

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Promote hand washing, teeth brushing, oral care after eating or drinking/ showering, bathing

34
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Why may death be feared by adults

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The unknown, leaving family behind, regrets, unfinished buisness

35
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Culture VS. Ethnicity

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Culture: Set of shared ideas traditions or beliefs
Ethnicity: Group of people who identify with each other based on shared culture

36
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PSW strategies to help a family watching a loved one die

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Be respectful, Privacy, follow their ques, remove unnecessary medical equipment, silence is ok.

37
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Independence VS. Dependence VS. Interdependence and examples

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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)

38
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Factors that affect a persons reaction to pain

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Anxiety, Attention, Age, Experience

39
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Info collected when a client is having pain

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Location, Onset, Intensity, Description, Factors, Vitals (LOIDFV)

40
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Reversible forms of dementia

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Fever, Head injury, Infection, Depression

41
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S/S of early stage dementia

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Forgetting names/dates, misplacing items, getting lost, losing track of time

42
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Day/Night cycle for a disoriented person (Strategies for Sundowners)

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Reduce shadows, turn lights on, close curtains, provide a quiet space,

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