Developmental Disabilities
causes of developmental disabilities
illnesses, accidents, diseases, genetic disorders
Causes of mental health disorders
biological, childhood experiences, social and cultural factors.
bias discrimination against older adults
ageism
what temperature is the most comfortable for clients
20-23 degrees
What does ADHD stand for
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders
intense fear of a particular thing or object
Phobia
3 types of abuse
physical, sexual, emotional, financial, neglect
Define pain
means to ache, hurt or be sore
Most common disorder in Canada
Down Syndrome
seasonal affective disorder
situations that increase risk for child abuse
divorce, poverty, isolation, unemployment
temperature, odor, ventilation, noise, lighting
Facial features of Fetal alcohol syndrome
Small head, small eye opening, thin upper lip, small chin
persistently eating substances without nutritional value for a period of at least a month.
PICA
what is the cycle of abuse
tension building phase, abusive phase, honeymoon phase.
what does PQRSTU stand for
provoking, quality, region, severity, timely, understanding
In spina bifida, what does not form propery?
Vertebrae
risk factors for suicidal behavioral disorder
mental health disorders, history of abuse, major crisis
financial and emotional abuse
what is referred pain
is felt in a part of the body separate from the source of pain