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PsychosocialTest 3 Flashcards

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define colic

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a set of behaviors most commonly seen in middle-class infants. late/afternoon crying when infant is 2 weeks old. baby who is healthy but cries for more than 3 hours every day for more than 3 weeks

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describe feeding disorders in children

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range from overeating to undereating

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what are some interventions take for temper tantrums

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  • childproof environment
  • present choices and options
  • use distraction
  • protect the child
  • praise child for gaining control
  • keep reinforcing desired behaviors
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what are some common behavioral problems of childhood

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feeding disorders
problems with sleep
temper tantrum
breath holding spells

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what are some mental health problems in childhood

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environmental problems
problems with parent-child interactions
emotional problems
behavioral problems
eating or elimination problems
developmental problems
pervasive developmental disorders
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how does homelessness affect children

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high infant mortality rates
high incidence of illness and disease
elevated lead levels in blood
experience hunger, behavior problems, developmental delays, speech delays, sleep disorders, immature motor actions
short attention spans, aggression, withdrawal

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what are some therapeutic actions for homeless clients

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psychological=know own feelings about homeless. have + attitude.
client interview=delay asking about occupation, address, education. promise confidentiality.
health assessment=educate as you assess. assess children for malnutrition, abuse, neglect.
discharge planning=ask “do you understand problem, how will you get prescription filled, where will you sleep tonight?” write down all instructions

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define victimization

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the process of causing an individual harm

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how does long term abuse and neglect affect children

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chronic anxiety
depression
erodes self esteem

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define anxiety

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a vague uneasy feeling that occurs in response to a threat

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define a somatoform disorder

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one in which the child or adult as the s/s of illness without a traceable physical cause
thought to be expressions of stress, anxiety, or underlying conflict

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what are some warning signs of violence in chlidren

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  • loss of temper on daily basis
  • frequent physical fighting
  • vandalism or damage to property
  • carries weapon
  • announces threats or plans to hurt others
  • use of drugs/alcohol
  • enjoys hurting animals
  • engages in risky behavior
  • details plans to commit acts of violence
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describe ADHD

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  • most commonly in found in boys

- a syndrome. cluster of behaviors relating to inattention and impulsive actions

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define conduct behavior

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defiant of authority
engage in aggressive actions toward other ppl
refuse to follow society’s rules/norms
violate rights of others

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define pica

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persistent eating of nonfood for more than 1 month

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define rumination disorder

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uncommon feeding disorder in which the infant regurgitates and re-chews food

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what are the two most common elimination problems seen in children

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enuresis

encopresis

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define enuresis

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involuntary urination of a child 5 years or older

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describe 3 types of enuresis

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primary nocturnal=wetting bed at night
diurnal=daytime wetting
secondary=develops after child has achieved bladder control

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define encopresis

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the repeated, usually voluntary, passage of feces in inappropriate places in a child over 4 yrs, with no physical abnormalities

21
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define metal retardation

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child must have problems in general intellectual and adaptive functioning

  • degree is established by IQ test
  • IQ score below 70 are defined as retarded
22
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what is the leading known cause of retardation in children

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fetal alcohol syndrome

23
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what are some causes of retardation

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errors of metabolism. down syndrome. birth injuries. shaken baby syndrome. high fevers. hormonal imbalances. poisonings. accidents. falls

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define phonological disorder

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child failing to use expected speech sounds for his/her age group

25
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what is a pervasive developmental disorder

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a tendency to spread throughout. means that a problem is severe enough to affect several areas of functioning

26
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children with pervasive developmental disorders have problems with what

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social interaction skills
communication skills
learning

27
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define autism

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a disorder of communication, social interactions, and behavior. present at infancy

28
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define Rett syndrome

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the development of motor, language, and social problems and loss of pervious skills that occurs btw 5 months and 4 years of age. head growth declines, hand movements resemble hand wringing, and loss of social interest and severe speech impairments occur

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define Asperger’s Syndrome

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severe and long-lasting impairments in social interactions with repeated patterns of behavior, interest, and activities. present at infancy

30
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define childhood disintegrative disorder

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a period of severe regression in many areas after 2 years of normal development

31
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what is the outstanding feature of autism

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different behaviors

32
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define schizophrenia

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a condition associated with disturbing thought patterns and a distorted reality. lack of contract with reality and the child’s retreat to is/her own world

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what are some therapeutic interventions that can be take for children with mental health problems

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  • early identification and treatment
  • special treatment programs/specific goals are developed for each child
  • provide emotional support/encouragement
  • provide holistic care w/in an environment that fosters growth and development
  • meet basic needs, provide opportunities, and encourage self-care activities
34
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what age group are adolescence in

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begin at 11 to 12

end at 18 to 21

35
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what type of hormones are secreted that start puberty

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gonadotropins

36
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define abstract thinking

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adaptable, flexible thinking that uses concepts, generalizations, and problem solving

37
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what are the 3 basic external problems that teens have

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family
social
environmental

38
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functions of peer groups

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help loosen family ties. provide stability during times of change. establish behavioral and dress standards. help define present/future social roles. test views of themselves. learn to trust their own choices. learn to make and stand by their communities

39
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what are some examples of behavioral disorders in adolescents

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conduct disorder

ADHD

40
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what are some examples of emotional disorders in adolescents

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anxiety disorder

mood disorders

41
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what are some chemical dependancy seen in adolescents

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abuse of alcohol, caffeine, cocaine, marijuana, nicotine, inhalants, prescription drugs

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what are some examples of personality disorders in adolescents

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antisocial disorder
borderline personality disorder
dependent disorder
OCD
paranoid personality disorder
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what are some treatments goals for eating disorders in adolescents

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manage medical dangers
restore normal nutrition and eating patterns
meet the psychiatric treatment needs of client/family

44
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what are the four stages of chemical dependency

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experimentation
active seeking
preoccupation
burnout

45
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specific interventions for adolescents center around what 5 basic strategies

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surveillance
limit setting
building self esteem
role modeling
skill development
46
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what are the three reasons that teens attempt suicide

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depressed
trying to influence others
suffer from a serious mental health problem

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