Supporting the Psychosocial Needs of the Patient Flashcards
The way an individual perceives himself or herself physically in the eyes of others.
body image
A model of human achievement and self actualization developed by psychologist Abraham Maslow.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Therapeutic care, communication, and intervention provided according to the unique needs of the patient and centered on those needs.
patient centered care
Communication with the patient that helps the individual connect his or her current feelings with events in the environment
Reflection
A purposeful method of communication in which the caregiver responds to explicit or implicit needs of the patient.
Therapeutic communication
Behavior intending to cause physical or mental harm
Agression
Return to an earlier or less advanced condition or less developed state
Regression
Need to be physically close to their caretaker
Infants
Frustrated with loss of autonomy as well as extreme anxiety room environment be terrifying
Toddlers
Concrete thinkers, literal in their understanding of words, suffer from extreme fear in OR and abandonment
preschooler
Curious about how the body works and sensitive to body exposure and more compliant and cooperative with health personnel
school age
Very sensitive about body image and changes in the body, fear of being “left alone “
adolescent
A large group of diseases or conditions that affect movement, posture, cognitive ability, behavior, and learning process.
Developmental Disabilities
Carl Rogers developed his own theories of personal growth and development called
Person-Centered Approach
Pediatric, older, sensory deficit, malnourished, bariatric, diabetes, immunosuppressed, trauma, developmental disability, a history of psychological trauma, pregnant, substance abuse, and the isolation patient.
Special Patient Populations
Common Patient Fears
Anesthesia, Death, Pain, Disfigurement, Loss of Control, Physical Exposure, Loss of Privacy
What establishes the basis of all patient care?
Communication
Techniques in Therapeutic Communication
Active Listening(eye contact)
Providing Information(I am here to escort you)
Focusing (stays on point)
Paraphrasing (is there anyone at home to help you after surgery?)
Clarifying( Does your aunt want to wait here or the waiting area?)
Reflection( uses their surroundings to communicate, Is cold in here!)
Response ( let me get you a blanket)
A condition wherein the immune system has been overpowered and cannot function adequately. threats of post op infections and delayed healing
immunosuppressed
-A patient who is resistant to any organism is considered to be an isolation patient.
-last case of the day
Isolation Patient
Endocrine disease that disrupts metabolism of carbohydrates fats and proteins. High risks of infections.
diabetes mellitus
60% of adults
BMI of 30 kg/ m2 is obese
bariatric patient (obese)
Hearing impaired
-sensorineural (damages inner ear) caused by trauma toxic drugs
-conductive ( outer ear/ eardrum ossicle)caused by infection
-mixed hearing loss
Sight impaired
-peripheral vision (looking through a small hole)example glaucoma
-cataracts (loss visual sharpness)
-diabetic retinopathy(complete darkness)
-retinitis pigmentosa (small are mostly black)
-macular degeneration (grey or sark smudge in the center of the area)
Problem vascular system results in edema of lower extremities and high risks for deep vein thrombosis. Blood clot may cause stroke or pulmonary embolism
venous statis
_______________ is an awareness or belief in an energy or power greater than humankind. May be referred to as creator, spirit, or God, or the. Patient may have no name for it. In the religious setting, it is integrated into rituals and ceremonies common to those who practice a particular faith.
Spirituality
Practicing _________________ __________________ do not allow administration of blood or blood products or storage of their own blood for later transfusion.
Jehovah’s witnesses
