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29 Cards in this Set
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What is dementia?
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Not a syndrome but a symptom of decreased mental,, physical or social functioning
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Key points of dementia
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Chronic, progressive memory loss
Attempts to hide disease Personality changes Worse at night Not a normal part of aging Can be reversible Slow insidious |
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Symptoms of delirium
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A state of active confusion
Impairment fluctuates Usually reversible Always has an underlying cause Usually sudden onset Alert night/ drowsy day |
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Symptoms of depression
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Diminished functional ability
Can complain of memory loss Responds we'll to treatment May use alcohol or drugs Elderly have a high suicide rate Many causes that need to be explored Rapid onset |
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Symptoms of confusion
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Usually caused by an underlying condition
Can occur suddenly May behave aggressively Can be reversible or non reversible Must be investigated to rule out stroke |
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What are the 5a's of dementia
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Amnesia- short term memory loss
Aphasia- difficulties with speech Apraxia- cannot perform daily tasks Agnosia- problems with recognition Agitation- extreme emotional distress |
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What are the three stages of dementia
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Mild- withdrawn and impaired judgement
Moderate- memory loss, confusion, lack of words Advanced- major cognitive impairment with total care needed |
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What are the early stages of dementia
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Memory loss, problems with language, misplacing items, changes in personality
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What are the 5 things that mental health wellness includes
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Look after your body- diet and exercise
Healthy thinking- problem solving, positive thinking Slow down- yoga, meditation, deep breathing Have fun- do things you enjoy, make time for fun Reach out- social groups, ask for help, stay connected |
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What is mental health stigma
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The idea that a mental illness or disability are a disgrace or embarrassment
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What are the signs of suicide
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I- ideation
S-substance abuse P-purposeless A-anxiety T-trapped H-hopelessness W-withdrawal A-anger R-recklessness M-mood changes |
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In elder abuse what is commission
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Doing harm to a resident
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In elder abuse what is omission
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Not doing something for a client that results in harm
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What are the 5 types of elder abuse
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Physical
Emotional Sexual Financial Neglect |
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What is the cycle of abuse
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Tension building phase- anger mounts
Crisis phase- acting out in anger Honeymoon phase- apologizes for crisis, won't happen again, I'll get help etc. |
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What puts someone at risk for being abused
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Isolated, physical or mental impairment, being cared for by relatives
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What is cultural safety
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Actions that recognize, respect, nurture,the unique identity of the client to meet their needs and rights
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What is cultural competence
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The process of sensitivity, awareness, knowledge skills and competence.
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What must you do to provide culturally safe care
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We must self reflect on our own values and beliefs to realize how that impacts our interactions with clients
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Define Alzheimer's disease
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Progressive, degenerative disease that gradually destroys nerve cells, the most common form of dementia.
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Define cognitive dysfunction.
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The loss of a persons ability to remember and think or reason, understand or live independantly.
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Define pseudo dementia
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Resembles dementia, caused by a severe depression that causes cognitive changes
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Define CVA
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.sudden loss of brain function because of sudden loss of blood supply to brain( stroke)
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Define delusions
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A fixed false belief not based on reality
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Define hallucinations
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.seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting or feeling something that is not real.
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Define transient ischemic attack
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Temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain
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Organic brain syndrome
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Impaired cognition caused by mental dysfunction.
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What are the barriers to providing culturally safe care
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Stereotyping
Not practicing dipps Making judgements Not being tolerant |
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What are our roles as caregivers in providing culturally safe care
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Have a broad understanding of how cultures can effects beliefs and behaviours
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