05 (U) - NCLEX - GROWTH, DEVEL ACROSS LIFE SPAN: Key Terms

Question 1

Willful infliction of pain, injury, mental anguish, unreasonable confinement. Can include verbal assaults, demand to perform demeaning tasks, theft, or mismanagement of personal belongings (exploitation). _ Inflicted, can be physical, emotional, or sexual

Answer 1

abuse

Question 2

The biopsychosocial process of change that occurs between birth and death

Answer 2

aging

Question 3

The physical assessment (data collection) technique that involves listening to sounds within the body. Special equipment such as a stethoscope may be needed to perform this technique.

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auscultation

Question 4

An organic syndrome identified by a gradual and progressive deterioration in intellectual functioning. Long and short-term memory losses occur with impairment in judgment, abstract thinking, problem-solving ability, and behavior resulting in a self-care deficit.

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demetia

Question 5

Common type of dementia

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Alzheimer’s disease

Question 6

A mood disorder that can be identified by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and a decreased interest in activities

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depression

Question 7

The collection of subjective data when interviewing the client. It includes information such as the client’s current state of health, the medications taken, previous illnesses and surgeries, family hi\

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health history

Question 8

A person’s health history includes information such as (5)

Answer 8

1. Current state of health
2. Medications taken
3. Previous illnesses and surgeries
4. Family histories
   5, Review of systems

Question 9

The first physical assessment (data collection) technique; begins the moment that the examiner meets the client. Involves a visual assessment of the client during the health history and making observations during the physical examination of specific body systems.

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inspection

Question 10

The failure to provide services necessary for physical or mental health, including a failure to prevent injury.

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neglect

Question 11

Information about the client that is obtained by the examiner through the physical examination and review of the results of laboratory, radiological, or other diagnostic studies.

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objective data

Question 12

A physical assessment (data collection) technique that involves using the hands to feel certain parts of the client’s body, including some organs. (Collects data about texture, size, and consistency of the body part being examined.

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palpation

Question 13

A physical assessment (data collection) technique that involves tapping the body to check the size, borders, and consistency of some organs, as well as to check for the presence of fluid within the cavities.

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percussion

Question 14

Performed by striking the fingers directly on the body surface.

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direct percussion

Question 15

Performed by striking a finger on one hand on a finger of another hand as it is placed on the body surface, such as over an organ.

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indirect percussion

Question 16

An activity that is spontaneous or organized and provides entertainment or diversion. It is a part of childhood that is necessary for the development of a normal personality and social, physical, and intellectual skills.

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play

Question 17

Taking multiple prescription and/or OTC medications together

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polypharmacy

Question 18

Interventions that ensure protection of the client and the prevention of an accident or injury

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safety measures

Question 19

The choice to avoid medical care or other services that could improve one’s optimal function. Unless an individual has been declared legally incompetent, he or she has the right to refuse care.

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self-neglect

Question 20

Information obtained from the client during history-taking. It is what the client says about himself or herself.

Answer 20

subjective data