Medical Terms
What part comes at the beginning of a medical word and changes its meaning?
Prefix
What does growth refer to?
Physical changes that can be measured, such as height and weight.
What developmental stage occurs from birth to 1 year?
Infancy
Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs?
Abraham Maslow
A 2-year-old repeatedly says “NO!” and wants to do everything themselves. Is this expected or unexpected behaviour?
Expected! Toddlers commonly assert their independence.
What does the abbreviation RLQ stand for?
Right Lower Quadrant
A toddler plays beside another child but doesn't actually play with them. What is this called?
Parallel play
What developmental stage occurs from 3–5 years?
Preschool
Which need is at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy and must be addressed first?
Physical Needs
A client tells you their pain is below and to the right of their belly button. Which abdominal quadrant would you report?
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
What directional term means toward the back of the body?
Posterior (dorsal)
What is development mainly concerned with?
Changes in psychological and social functioning.
What developmental stage occurs from 12–18 years?
Adolescence
Which Erikson stage is associated with adolescence?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
A 15-year-old wants more privacy, spends more time with friends, and wants more independence from their parents. Is this generally expected during adolescence?
Yes! Developing independence and stronger peer relationships are developmental tasks of adolescence.
What part of a medical word contains its basic meaning?
Root
Name TWO developmental tasks of adolescence.
ANY: becoming independent from adults, accepting body changes, developing peer relationships, exploring identity, developing morals/values.
What developmental stage occurs from 40–65 years?
Middle Adulthood
Put these Maslow needs in order from lowest to highest:
Safety – Self-esteem – Physical – Love & belonging
Physical → Safety → Love & Belonging → Self-Esteem
A PSW sees an abbreviation in a client's care plan but doesn't know what it means. What should the PSW do?
Ask for clarification and use the employer's approved terminology. Never guess or make up an abbreviation.
A client's chart says they have nephritis. Based on the word parts, what does nephritis mean?
Inflammation of the kidney
A 58-year-old's children have moved out and they are beginning to care for an aging parent. Which developmental stage does this best fit?
Middle adulthood
A child is 10 years old, becoming more independent from adults and placing greater importance on friendships and peer groups. Which developmental stage are they in?
Late childhood
What is the final stage in Erikson's psychosocial theory?
Integrity vs. Despair
An older adult has recently retired, has less physical strength than before, and is adjusting to a lower income. Which developmental stage are they likely experiencing, and name TWO developmental adjustments associated with it.
Late adulthood (65+). Adjustments can include decreased physical strength/health, retirement, reduced income, loss of a partner, developing new relationships, or preparing for one's own death.