DISORDERS
Goal of treatment for Somatic Symptom Disorder....
What is.....handle stress more effectively
Helping to manage the intensity of symptoms with what strategies?
What is Emotion - Focused Coping Strategies
Clients with Illness Anxiety Disorder do not show signs of distress about their physical.
FALSE.....Illness anxiety disorder is preoccupation with the fear that one has a serious disease (disease conviction) or will get a serious disease (disease phobia). It is thought that clients with this disorder misinterpret bodily sensations or functions.
The correct statement R/T education & Illness Anxiety Disorder?
A. An illness with no formal diagnosed condition
B. Excessive worrying about a disease
C. A variety of s/s developing over many years
D. A persistent preoccupation with getting a serious illness
D. A persistent preoccupation with getting a serious illness
Which stage of dementia do these symptoms represent....personality and emotional changes, wandering, delusions, requires assistance with ADLs, LTC?
Severe Dementia....often forgetting spouse and children's names and may become non-verbal.
Symptoms of this disorder include: missing assignments, not following directions, easily distracted, forgetful, fidgety, doesn't share well or take turns, interrupts others, excessive running/climbing etc.
What is ADHD
List 3 interventions for working with a Dementia patient...
Reminisce when able, minimize environmental changes, consistent schedules, simple clear instructions, safety interventions, maintain independence, routines, small meals, fluids, finger foods, short activities, keep them active...etc
A positive outcome from group therapy might be when a client with Somatic Symptom Disorder states "I feel better physically when I have a change to talk with others"
What is most important when education patient/family about medications?
What is ..... Validating and having them demonstrating their understanding of the information
The direct internal benefits that being sick provides such as relief of anxiety, conflict or distress is the definition of what type of gain?
The relief of anxiety achieved by performing the specific-anxiety driven behavior
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder are more like to what?
A. miss an appointment
B. sleep all day
C. Be unable to start a project
D. Be organized and motivated
What is A.....
Adults with ADD are not organized and motivated, they will often miss appointments r/t to their lack of organization. They will start many tasks and projects and generally be unable to complete them. They are usually very active and unable to sleep during the day or night and are unlikely to sleep all day.
Was is the best approach with patients with dementia and completing their ADLs?
Maintain their independence as much as possible. Help only when needed. Support and provide simple instructions. Allow them to choose clothing, offer choices, guide them and help them achieve small goals to feel successful.
A child with Autism is likely to be unaffected by physical touch such as a hug by a parent.
True...they also don't play in a pretend, imaginative environment; speech and language skills are delayed; they prefer to be alone, avoid eye contact, minor changes in schedule can cause issues; may flap hands, rock, spin etc; sensitive to sensory changes
Families of Dementia patients need to learn certain vocabulary words....define the following....
Aphasia
Apraxia
Agnosia
Aphasia - deterioration of language function; to understanding or express speech
Apraxia - impaired motor function (everyday movements/gestures)
Agnosia - inability to recognize name of familiar objects
What are some interventions for Autistic children?
What is maintain safety, keep instructions short and simple, daily routines and structure, reward/praise, set small attainable goals, utilize support groups, focus on positives, find balance
What is Memory Loss....being forgetful is the hallmark sign at the beginning of the dementia disease: finding words, loosing items on a regular basis start to cause anxiety and reduce the amount of time they spend in social settings
What is Respite Care?
Respite care provides temporary relief for a primary caregiver, enabling you to take a much-needed break from the demands of caregiving.
Delusions are associated with Delirium.
False....During an episode of Delirium a patient is likely to experience hallucinations.
Hallucinations includes seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling something that isn't there.
Delusions are a false belief that persists in spite of evidence
The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous teach?
Once you are an alcoholic you are always at risk to drink...even if you are sober.
You are powerless over alcohol.
What resources can be helpful for spouse caring for dementia patient at home?
Home health aide, meals on wheels, companion care adult day programs, exercise programs for the caregiver, caregiver support groups
Blindness or paralysis are examples of an unexplained, usually sudden deficit in sensory or motor function which is called?
What is Conversion Disorder?
A neurological disorder associated with psychological factors with significant impairment. It may be associated with a lack of concern r/t the functional loss as well.
False.....Delirium has a rapid onset and can be treated once the cause is identified.
Level of Consciousness is NOT affected in a patient with Dementia
TRUE....Level of Consciousness fluctuates and may be impaired in a patient with Delirium not Dementia.
Suggest educational topic to the family of a patient with an eating disorder?
Emotional support, communicating concerns, how to get professional help, what not to say, learning about the disorder, can't just force them to stop, families can be helped too.
Name 3 signs of Moderate Dementia
Confusion, progressed memory loss, disoriented to time, requires supervision, may still remain in community if appropriate care/support is in the home.