Mental Health Disorders
Define Stigma
shame or social disgrace associated with a circumstance, quality, or person.
Increase Risk for Child Abuse
Family crisis, Divorce, Unemployment, Poverty, isolation
A term to describe infants, babies, or children who are below the norms for body weight, growth, or cognitive development.
Failure to thrive
3 environmental factors that affect clients comfort
temperatures, odor, noise, lighting, ventilation
how do you treat Hydrocephalus?
Shunt
What is ABI?
Acquired brain injury, are any type of sudden injury that causes temporary or permanent damage to the brain.
Risks for an Older Persons abuse
Stress, ageism, vulnerability
What does ASD stand for
Autism spectrum disorder
How long does acute pain last?
Less than 6 monts
most abused substance
alcohol
Sign and Symptoms of PTSD
Vivid nightmares of traumatic event(s), Feeling of nervousness, edginess, Avoidance of triggers that recall memories of traumatic event, Difficulty concentrating or sleeping, Feelings of loss of control
True or False?
You suspect someone in the clients family is being abused, do you still have to report?
True
what test measures your intelligence?
IQ test
words you can use to describe your pain
burning, aching, stabbing, cramping, throbbing, sharp, sore
Define spastic
The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
Examples of psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis, Behaviour therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy
You suspect the client is being abuses, who should you report it to?
Supervisor
oval shaped eyes is a characteristic of which disorder?
Down syndrome
What does PQRSTU stand for
Provoking, Quality, Region, Severity, Timely ,Understanding
client’s perception of reality is impaired
psychosis
3 Phases of Bipolar Disorder
acute phase, continuation phase, maintanence phase
True or false?
A wet pad is a sign of abuse.
True
4 Personality Disorders
OCD, Borderline personality disorder, avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder.
What tool is used to measure pain in children?
Oucher pain scale
Starvation is a sign of Bulimia
False