Ch. 08 Key TERMS
Acceptance
The final stage where patients understand and accept the fact that they are going to die
Arteriosclerosis
A thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, can also decrease the blood supply to the brain and case a decrease in mental abilities
Daydreaming
A dreamlike thought process that occurs when a person is awake; means of escape when a person is not satisfied with reality
Displacement
A part moving from its normal place
Growth
The measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life
Adolescence
A young person transitioning from childhood to adulthood marked by puberty and significant physical, cognitive, emotional and social changes
Bargaining
Occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live
Defense Mechanisms
Unconscious acts that helps a person deal with unpleasant situations that are socially unacceptable behavior
Early Adulthood
Ages 19-40; frequently the most productive life stage when development is basically complete
Hospice
Medical care for people with serious, life-limiting illnesses
Affection
A warm and tender feeling for another person
Chemical Abuse
Use of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of a physical and/or mental dependence on these chemicals
Denial
When the person cannot accept the reality of death or when the person feels loved ones cannot accept the truth
Early Childhood
1-6 years of age, physical growth is slower than during infancy
Infancy
Birth to 1 year
Alzheimer’s Disease
Irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances and disorientation
Cognitive
Mental processes like thinking, learning, remembering, attention, and problem solving
Depression
A serious mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest lasting at least two weeks, significantly interfering with daily function, impacting sleep and energy
Emotional
Feelings and includes dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, etc
Late Adulthood
65 year and older
Anger
When the patient is no longer able to deny death
Compensation
The body’s automatic adjustment to a defect like a remaining kidney enlarging to handle the load of a removed one
Development
Refers to the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time
Esteem
Self-respect, have approval of others
Late Childhood
6-12 years