Acronyms
Do not resuscitate
What are the 3 cycles in abuse, list them in order.
Tension building phase, Abusive stage and Honeymoon Phase (sorry part of the cycle)
When someone passes away, we know Rigor Mortis is going to set in 2-3 hours after death, what is the first thing we do in LTC to care for the body?
Lie them flat.
The loss of cognitive function that interferes with routine activities
Dementia
They have meaning.
PPS
You are working with Jenny from the block, she use to have a little but now she has a lot, you see her hitting a client, what should you do?
Tell her supervisor.
When we measure pain in a patient how do we measure it?
A numerical scale 0 to 10.
Obsession, part of OCD.
Wandering is the most dangerous behavior related to Alzeheimer's, when do these behaviors tend to escalate?
Sundown, known as sundowning.
PAIN AD
Pain Assessment In Advanced Dementia
You are caring for a client, he starts trying to touch you inappropriately, what should be your FIRST response?
Ask him kindly to stop, he is making you uncomfortable with this behavior.
We know that a person experiencing irregular breathing and decreased oral intake in the last hours of life, what is the name given to the irregular breathing?
Cheyne Stroke Respirations
The PSW supports the dying person and family by creating a safe, comfortable place to provide care with compassion and support.
"Holding"
What are some myths about suicide? Name 4
Those who talk about it don’t do it; once suicidal, always suicidal; people don’t give clues about suicide; nothing can stop someone who wants to kill themself; all people who kill themselves are mentally ill; sufferers only want to hurt themselves, not others; suicide is more common among the rich (or the poor); someone who attempts suicide and survives will be afraid to try again; if you ask a person about suicide you plant the idea to commit it; those on antidepressant medications will not commit suicide;
PTSD
What types of Abuse are reported?
All types of abuse, whether it be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, neglect.
What does cachexia in the dying person mean?
involuntary Weight loss
A type of exposure therapy where a therapist puts a person in a situation where they are faced with their phobia under controlled conditions, using phycological relaxation techniques to replace their fear
Flooding technique
True or False, Alzeheimer's is a neuromuscular disorder.
FALSE
IS PATH WARM
Ideation Substance use Purposelness Anxiety Trapped Hopelessness Withdrawal Anger Recklessness Mood Change
How do you recognize abuse and neglect when children are the victim? Name 4
Any of the same s/s as for an adult plus: sudden behaviour changes (bedwetting/incontinence, loss of appetite), prolonged vomiting/diarrhea, growth/developmental delays, lack of energy/interest in surroundings, infrequent crying, general undemanding disposition
What does the PPS tell us? Name all 5 categories
The dying person’s level of functioning on a percentage scale from 100% to 0%, meaning death. Used to assess 5 categories *Ambulation *Activity & Evidence of disease *Self-Care * Intake * Conscious Level
False beliefs about being mistreated, abused or harassed.
delusion of persecution
Why might depression be hard to diagnose in older adults?
it might be mistaken for dementia