Week 9 Flashcards
define: cognition
- the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses
children/adolescents dont always recieve the treatment they require for mental illness. what contributes to this? (4)
- causes may be misdiagnosis
- stigma
- not being taken seriously
- non-adherence to treatment
what are some risk factors for mental health problems/illnesses (14)
- unhealthy child development
- abusive parents
- substance abusing parents
- family trauma
- negative peer relationships
- minority or ethnic status
- social media use
- ACEs
- learning disabilities, academic failuire
- illness & disability
- children in care of family services
- children w parents w mental illness
- children w multiple risk factors
- any of the social determinants of health
describe assessment of children & adolescents (6)
- consider the stage of growth & development
- assess in the contect of family culture and familt circumstances
- gather info from multiple sources
- include the child’s perspective, sense of identity, self-esteem
- consider the strengths of the child
- MSE –> adapt to child’s age
define: intellectual disability
- onset during the developmental period w deficits in conceptual, social, and practical domains
what are 3 aspects of intellectual disability
- deficits in intellectual functions (ex. reasoning, problem solving)
- deficits in adaptive functioning (ex. social participation, independent living)
- onset of deficits during the developmental period
define: global developmental delay
- diagnosed when the individual fails to meet expected developmental milestones in several areas of intellectual functioning
- includes children who are unable to participate in assessment & standardized testing
who does global developmental delay include
- individuals <5 years of age
global developmental delay requires…
- reassessment after a period of time
describe the epidemiology, rates, and onset of autism
- epidemiology: 1% of population which is increasing as more people seek diagnosis and spectrum is more broad
- rate: 4-5x higher in males than females
- onset: 12-24 months old
describe the cause of autism (4)
- structure/function of the CNS
- genetic link (higher chance w close relative)
- environmental (virus exposure in the womb)
- NOT related to vaccines or parenting styles
describe the diagnosis of autism
- observation/screening tools
- neuro, cognitive, and language testing
the autistic spectrum disorder is characterized by: (4)
- persistent deficits in social communication & social interaction across multiple contexts
- restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
- symptoms present in early developmental period (typically 12-24 months of age)
- symptoms cause signifiant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning
autism is diagnosed on…
- a spectrum, and individual diagnosis is further narrowed by specfiers
describe the diagnostic criteria of “persistent deficits in social communication & social interaction across multiple contexts”: in ASD (3)
- social-emotional reciprocity (ex. sharing interests, responding to social interaction)
- nonverbal communication behaviors used for social interaction (ex. lack of facial expressions)
- developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships (ex. difficulties in sharing imaginative play or making friends)
describe the diagnostic criteria of “Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities” in ASD (4)
- stereotyped or repetitive motor behaviors, use of objects, or speech (ex. lining up toys, echolalia, self-harm behaviors)
- insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patterns of verbal and nonverbal behaviors
- highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus
- hyper or hypo reactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the enviro (ex. indifference to pain/temp, adverse response to specific sounds, textures, fascination w lights)
other specifiers of ASD include:
- with or without accompanying intellectual, language impairment
describe impairment in communication in ASD (4)
- delayed language development
- echolalia may be present (repeating thing which they heard, parroting)
- extreme concrete interpretation of language (not understanding figures of speech)
- pronoun reversals (“you are doing this” but meaning “i am doing this”
what are some nursing considerations with short-term acute care (6)
- maintain the child’s shcedules
- keep admin of meds, breakfast at the same time
- make communication tools like communication board or book
- have a quiet place to go if sensory stimulation becomes too much
- if something is going to change their routine (ex. have to go for a test) give them notice in advance
- don’t rearrange their enviro
what medications can be used to manage hyperactivity & stereotypical behavior for developmental disorders (4)
- antipsychotics
- antidepressants
- antianxiety
- meds for seizures
how long can the average person hold their attention
- 8 seconds
what is ADHD (3)
- a biological condition that can impact focus, organization, and self-control
- a cluster of difficulties that involve self-management of the brain
- NOT a problem of laziness or willpower
what are some key takeaways r/t ADHD (5)
- people w ADHD have few tasks or activities that are interesting to them & that they can pay attention to very well
- effects emotional & mental health of the individual and their families
- with the right support, symptoms may be managed & treated
- may resemble a mood disorder
- may have co-occurring disorders (depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, etc.)
describe the cause of ADHD (5)
- no clear cause
- temperamental
- environmental
- neurological (lower dopamine lvls)
- genetic theories
describe the diagnosis of ADHD
- DSM criteria
- no standardized tests
r/t ADHD, behaviors are the _____
- behaviors are the rule. not the exception
- must have behaviors consistently and in at least two settings (school & home)
what combo of symptoms are seen in ADHD
- inattention
- hyperactivity - impulsivity
describe the inattentive symptoms of ADHD (7)
- lack of attention to details, makes careless mistakes
- difficult sustaining attention in tasks or play activitis
- does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
- does not follow thru on instructions and fails to finish school work or tasks
- difficulty organizing tasks & activities
- avoids tasks that require sustained attention
- often loses things, easily disctracted, forgetful in ADL
list the hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms of ADHD (8)
- fidgets or squirms
- leaves seat in classroom
- on the go –> runs about, climbs where in appropriate, acts as if driven by a motor
- difficulty in engaging in leisure activities quietly
- talks excessively
- blurts out answers
- difficulty w waiting their turn
- interrupts or intrudes on others
what are 3 types of ADHD
- ADHD, predominately inattentive
- ADHD, predominately hyperative-impulsive
- ADHD, combined type
describe “ADHD, predominately inattentive” (2)
- unable to get focused on or stay focused on task/activity
- individual does not display significant hyperactive/impulsive behaviors
describe “ADHD, predominately hyperactive-impulsive” (3)
- person is very active
- often acts without thinking
- individual does not display significant inattention problems
describe “ADHD, combined type”
- individual is attentive, hyperactive, and impulse
what is a potential outcome of the 3 types of ADHD
- predominately inattentive & combined = risk of worse academic outcome
- predominately hyperactive = potential for good academic outcome, but more difficultly w interpersonal injuries or interpersonal relationships
describe how symptoms vary over time
- symptoms decrease over time in many children
- impulsivity may persist into adulthood
describe treatment for ADHD (6)
- specific skill instruction
- accommodations
- compensatory strategies
- self-advocacy
- provide structure and precictability thru help w routines, organization, minimize distraction
- meds