PSW second term exam

Question 1

Neglect

Answer 1

Failing to meet basic needs

Question 2

Rigor Mortis

Answer 2

Stiffening of the joints/muscles of a body after death

Question 3

Psychosis

Answer 3

Hearing, seeing, feeling things that are not there

Question 4

Delirium

Answer 4

State of temporary mental confusion/disorientation. occurs suddenly

Question 5

Episiotomy

Answer 5

Surgical cut made at opening of vagina during childbirth

Question 6

Thrush

Answer 6

Overgrowth of fungus

Question 7

Schizophrenia

Answer 7

Disruptions in thoughts, perceptions, emotional responsiveness and social interactions

Question 8

ODD

Answer 8

Behaviour disorder, diagnosed in childhood. Results in uncooperative and defiant behaviour

Question 9

Conduct disorder

Answer 9

Group of behavioural/emotional problems

Question 10

Sundowning

Answer 10

Confusion occuring in the late afternoon/night (Sleeping hours)

Question 11

Confusion

Answer 11

Lack of clearness/distinctness

Question 12

Apathy

Answer 12

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, concern

Question 13

Fronto-temporal dementia

Answer 13

results from damage to neurons in the frontal/temporal lobe of brain

Question 14

delirium

Answer 14

disorientation that occurs suddenly

Question 15

vascular dementia

Answer 15

common type of dementia. Caused by reduced blood flow to brain

Question 16

Independence

Answer 16

Wanting/being able to do things for self and making own decisions without influence or help from others

Question 17

Interdependence

Answer 17

Dependence of 2 or more people/things on each other

Question 18

ASD

Answer 18

A neuro-devolopmental disorder. Impairs persons ability to communicate/ interact with others

Question 19

When does ASD devolop

Answer 19

Early childhood (18M-3Y)

Question 20

Behaviours associated with ASD

Answer 20

Language skills devolop late or not at all, repeating words, inability to start/maintain conversation, lack of eye contact

Question 21

What is cerebral palsy

Answer 21

A disorder affecting muscle control

Question 22

How does cerebrel palsy affect one?

Answer 22

Involuntary movements, Poor posture, difficulty or inability to speak or walk

Question 23

causes of intellectual disabilitys

Answer 23

Genetic abnormality, Injury, Disease, Birth complication

Question 24

What is anxiety

Answer 24

Vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress

Question 25

S/S of anxiety

Answer 25

Rapid pulse, sweating, fast and heavy breathing, feeling of impending doom

Question 26

How should a PSW respond to hallucinations?

Answer 26

Not encouraging them, not denying them. Acknowledge it and redirect

Question 27

Different types of abuse

Answer 27

Physical, Emotional, Sexual, psychological, Financial, Neglect

Question 28

S/S of a child being abused

Answer 28

Changes in behaviour, changes in school performance, unusual fears, bed wetting

Question 29

Phases of abuse

Answer 29

Tension building phase- Walking on eggshells, angers easily Abusive phase- Physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, ect. Honeymoon phase- Apologizes, makes promises, love bombs.

Question 30

What is the PP period?

Answer 30

Birth to 8 weeks

Question 31

factors that trigger depression in older adults

Answer 31

Moving (LTC, ect), Losing a loved one, loss of independence, family/children moving

Question 32

Strategies a PSW can use to reduce the risk of depression

Answer 32

Go outside, go on walks, take them on outings, play games, give them as much independence as possible

Question 33

Ways PSW's can promote health and disease prevention

Answer 33

Promote hand washing, teeth brushing, oral care after eating or drinking/ showering, bathing

Question 34

Why may death be feared by adults

Answer 34

The unknown, leaving family behind, regrets, unfinished buisness

Question 35

Culture VS. Ethnicity

Answer 35

Culture: Set of shared ideas traditions or beliefs Ethnicity: Group of people who identify with each other based on shared culture

Question 36

PSW strategies to help a family watching a loved one die

Answer 36

Be respectful, Privacy, follow their ques, remove unnecessary medical equipment, silence is ok.

Question 37

Independence VS. Dependence VS. Interdependence and examples

Answer 37

Independence: Not influenced or controlled by others (Being able to do everything by yourself, bathing, clothing, eating) Dependence: relying on others for help (Having someone else bathe, dress, feed) Interdependence: Mutual Dependence, depending on each-other (Parents for food, teacher to teach)

Question 38

Factors that affect a persons reaction to pain

Answer 38

Anxiety, Attention, Age, Experience

Question 39

Info collected when a client is having pain

Answer 39

Location, Onset, Intensity, Description, Factors, Vitals (LOIDFV)

Question 40

Reversible forms of dementia

Answer 40

Fever, Head injury, Infection, Depression

Question 41

S/S of early stage dementia

Answer 41

Forgetting names/dates, misplacing items, getting lost, losing track of time

Question 42

Day/Night cycle for a disoriented person (Strategies for Sundowners)

Answer 42

Reduce shadows, turn lights on, close curtains, provide a quiet space,