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Psychosocial Dimensions Of Care Flashcards

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the pattern of expected changes in thinking, feelings, and behaviors that occur in response to the diagnosis of cancer is defined as

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emotional distress

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the risk factors for emotional distress include

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disease stage and treatment plan, social attitudes about cancer and support, emotional age and coping ability

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what treatment approaches are commonly available for emotional distress,?

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psychological support, individual or family Psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, support groups, relaxation training, guided imagery, occupational therapy, pharmacologic management

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the problems that unrecognized emotional distress May develop into

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chronic emotional distress, development of depression, anxiety, somatic sentence i e. GI disturbance, dizziness, headache, interference with ADLs, decreased compliance

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what interventions may be recommended to decrease emotional distress?

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provide safe, supportive environment, allow patient to discuss thoughts, feelings, fears, empathetic listening, encourage relaxation techniques

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what are the major psychiatric disorders that need to be assessed for in the patient with emotional distress?

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anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation

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a universal system of symbols and beliefs learned and shared among Generations defines

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culture

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what effects are generally determined based on cultural background?

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language, food practices, symptom management, birth rituals, family relationship, illness beliefs, Health practices, spiritual orientation, death rituals

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what factors may become barriers and cultural competence?

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ethnocentrism, stereotyping

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loss of purpose, beliefs, and Trust are indicative of what kind of distress?

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spiritual

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when patients refuse to participate in decision-making regarding their care, ignore recommendations, and become withdrawn they are demonstrating

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powerlessness

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changes in thinking, feeling and behaving that occur in response to loss of a valued object or person defines

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grief

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the ways in which a group of individuals adapt and change over time is the definition of

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acculturation

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the biggest factor in determining cancer incidence is

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poverty level

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what is the first step in developing a cultural awareness program in an institution?

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assessing our own values

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believing that death is inevitable and there is very little that a person can do to change his circumstances is known as

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fatalism

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believing that the forces of nature must be in harmony is a _________ health View

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holistic

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believing that health and illness is controlled by Supernatural forces is seen as a _________ view

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magico-religious

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leaving that life and life processes are controlled by physical and biochemical process that can be manipulated by humans is the _________ health view

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biomedical

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____________are a good starting point in assessing the beliefs and practices that are shared by a group

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generalizations

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ethnicity

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the way a cultural group perceives itself

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understanding a patient’s ____________background is critical for nurses to provide the best care possible

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cultural

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the belief in the inherent superiority of One’s Own ethnic group or culture is called what?

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ethnocentrism

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a __________ is an often oversimplified or biased assumption to characterize the typical individual of a group

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stereotype

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one of the most important factors to providing culturally competent care is for the nurse to maintain good _______________ with the patient

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communication

26
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using touch, body language, and facial expressions are all examples of what kind of communication?

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nonverbal

27
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what are the three categories of personal space?

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social Zone several feet from the body
personal Zone 1.5 - 3 feet from the body
intimate Zone 1.5 feet or closer to the body

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social environment

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the environment developed by humans as contrasted with the natural environment

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what are the two most important factors in Social organization?

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family, religion

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what are the three types of time orientation found in different cultures?

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past emphasis on past events
present little concern for long-term issues
future emphasis on scheduling and planning

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a type of Health belief for people believe that don’t asses and disease are inflicted by a higher power or Supernatural force is called what?

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magico-religious belief

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this type of Health believe holds the view that there must be a Harmony and balance within oneself to be healthy

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holistic belief

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this type of medicine and health practice often has a Healer who performs rituals and administers treatments

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folk medicine

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the more Western Health belief involving the thought that treatments, surgeries, and medicines cure health problems is called what?

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scientific Health belief

35
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people of which kind of ancestry are more likely to have Tay-Sachs disease?

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Jewish

36
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sickle cell disease is most frequently found in what group of people?

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African Americans

37
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biologic variations contribute to a person’s ________ to a certain disease

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susceptibility

38
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true or false there are state and federal laws protecting discrimination regarding cancer-related employment

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true

39
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when diagnosed with cancer people often have deeper and more intense __________ needs

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spiritual

40
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______________ distress or uneasiness of mine caused by fear of danger or Misfortune accompanied by an autonomic response

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anxiety

41
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the stressors of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis often cause what kind of distress

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emotional

42
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true or false ones personality does not typically contribute to how he or she will cope with cancer

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false

43
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depression

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a condition of General emotional dejection and withdrawal including strong feelings of sadness and hopelessness

44
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when a patient is depressed it is important to acknowledge and treat the ________ cause of the depression

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underline

45
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those who have cancers involving the ______ ______ ________ hold a higher risk of developing depression

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central nervous system

46
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when One Believes they did not have influence over their outcome they are experiencing a loss of __________ control

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personal

47
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to maintain a person’s sense of personal control it is important to include them in what process regarding their treatment and care?

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decision making process

48
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grief

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mental and emotional suffering or distress over Affliction or loss

49
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true or false cancer patients are at risk of developing social dysfunction where they are unable to adequately interact in social situations

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true

50
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body image

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an intellectual or perceived image of what one’s body is or should be like

51
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weight loss or gain, scars, and body function changes can all affect a person’s _________image

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body

52
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which three types of diagnosis or treatment related changes have a large effect on one’s body image?

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psychosocial changes, physical changes, cognitive changes

53
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the loss of hair is called what?

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alopecia

54
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true or false alopecia only refers to hair lost on the scalp

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false

55
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when one is diagnosed with cancer it can put his or her entire family at risk for developing social_________

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dysfunction

56
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Rehabilitation

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education and treatment to help individuals achieve maximum function and well-being within their environment

57
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true or false it is important for family members, health professionals, and the client to all participate in the rehabilitation process

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true

58
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open those living cancer will cope better if they are connected with others dealing with a similar _________

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diagnosis

59
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what kind of setting is an important part of the rehabilitation process?

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goal

60
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as a nurse it is important to educate cancer patients about available __________ in the community to assist with coping

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resources

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