dementia
collecting and storing large quantities of items is an example of this
what is hoarding
white curd-like substance on the inside of the mouth that does not come off
what is thrush
a sudden feeling of terror is a symptom of what disorder
what is panic disorder
Explaining the care given to an unconscious, dying client and spending time with them is an example of this kind of care
what is compassionate care
acknowledging the feelings the client is experiencing at the time
what is validation therapy
this is the most common preventable developmental disability
what is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
dry and yellow skin, brittle nails and hair, weight loss, and refusing to eat are symptoms of this disease
what is anorexia nervosa
cheyne-stokes respirations is a physical sign of this
what is dying
when the primary caregiver is losing weight, irritable and has a disheveled appearance is a possible example of this
what is caregiver stress
an extra chromosome is the cause of this syndrome
what is Downs syndrome
insisting on items being placed a certain way is a symptom of this disorder
what is obsessive compulsive disorder
when a HCA is with a client when he/she dies, this should be recorded
what is time of death
a dementia client asking the same question over and over throughout the day is what kind of behavior?
what is repetitive behavior?
the infant's head turning towards a touch on a cheek is what reflex
what is the rooting reflex
this develops five to seven hours after death
what is rigor mortis
a HCA learning about the client's life story would be demonstrating what to the client with dementia
what is personhood
placing the baby on their back can reduce the risk of this
what is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( S.I.D.S)