A8 - providing person centered care

Question 1

what is human development?

Answer 1

physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of humans through life

Question 2

what is physical development?

Answer 2

involves growth, changes in body + brain, senses and motor skills

Question 3

what is cognitive development?

Answer 3

learning, attention, creativity, memory, language

Question 4

what is psychosocial development?

Answer 4

emotions, personality and social relationships

Question 5

what are the life stages?

Answer 5

infancy (0-2 years)
childhood (3-8 years)
adolescence (9-18 years)
adulthood (19-65 years)
older (65+ years)

Question 6

what are some physical age changes?

Answer 6

wrinkles, bruising, grey hair, skin elasticity, balance, sight, hearing

Question 7

what are some cardiovascular age changes?

Answer 7

narrowed arteries, lower/higher HR, blocked arteries, sinoatrial node loses 50% of cells

Question 8

what are some digestive age changes?

Answer 8

digestion slows down, indigestion, nutrients harder to absorb, dehydration

Question 9

what are some nervous system age changes?

Answer 9

slower reactions, lose nerve cells, mild cognitive impairment, brain cells shrink

Question 10

what is the definition of memory?

Answer 10

the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained

Question 11

give 5 different types of memory

Answer 11

short term
long term
prospective
semantic
declining

Question 12

why might someone have a change in memory?

Answer 12

medication, mental health, dehydration

Question 13

what role changes come with age?

Answer 13

retirement
death
active parent
independence

Question 14

what are some social effects as you get older?

Answer 14

ill health
retirement
travel
technology

Question 15

what is end of life care?

Answer 15

care when death is imminent, nothing more can be done

Question 16

what is palliative care?

Answer 16

symptom manage and improve quality of life

Question 17

what is a hospice?

Answer 17

place or organisation that provides care for people who are dying

Question 18

what is an expected death?

Answer 18

result of gradual deterioration

Question 19

what is an unexpected death?

Answer 19

death without warning

Question 20

what is bereavement?

Answer 20

sense of loss when someone passes away

Question 21

what is grief?

Answer 21

response to have lost a person who’s died, intense sorrow

Question 22

give 3 ways to provide support for someone who is grieving

Answer 22

1) provide information on what to expect
2) addressing questions and concerns honestly
3) taking time to be an active listener

Question 23

give 4 reasons why its important to talk about death

Answer 23

reduce anxiety
more comfortable for the person + family
express fears and concerns
make decisions

Question 24

what are the 5 stages of grief?

Answer 24

denial
anger
depression
barganing
acceptance

Question 25

what to look out for in the last weeks of someones life?

Answer 25

weak/tired, less talkative, loose weight/appetite

Question 26

what to look out for in the last days of someones life?

Answer 26

restless, agitated, dry mouth, breathless

Question 27

what to look out for in the last hours of someones life?

Answer 27

skin blue/grey, cold, muscle relaxing, irregular breathing

Question 28

what is the purpose of the mental capacity act 2005 in relation to healthcare?

Answer 28

to protect rights, safeguard and support individuals over 16 who may lack capacity to make choices about their own care

Question 29

what are the 6 C’s?

Answer 29

care compassion communication courage commitment competence

Question 30

what are the 8 person centred values?

Answer 30

respect dignity partnership rights independence privacy choice individuality