Behavioral Health
What is Behavioral Health?
The emotions and behaviors that affect your overall well-being.
What is Communication?
Communication is the transmission of an idea or feeling so that the sender and receiver share the same understanding.
How long should you wash your hands for when using soap and water?
At least 20 seconds
True or False?
Almost two-thirds of all Americans living with Alzheimer's disease are women.
TRUE of the 5.2 million of Americans aged 65 and older, 3.4 million are women, 1.8 million are men.
What do you call a group of witches?
A coven
What is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood and loss of interest in activities?
Depression
In order to effectively communicate you must do this 2x better than talking.
Listening
This French sounding bacteria is a common cause of diarrhea following or during antibiotic use
C difficle
Overtime the plaques and tangles spread throughout the brain, leading to increased memory loss and trouble thinking is what?
Alzheimer's Disease
According to this Sheb Wooley song lyric, this fictional creature is a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' what?
Purple People Eater.
PTSD, Panic, and OCD are all part of what category of disorders?
Anxiety
When communicating, what are two common things that can impact how our message is perceived?
Tone and Body Language
According to the CDC the leading cause of death among residents in nursing facilities is
Infection
Sudden severe change in brain function causing confusion, disorientation coming on quickly is what?
Delirium
On average, how many seeds are there in a pumpkin?
500
What ratio of residents in LTC have severe behavioral disorders?
1 in every 5
List 3 barriers to communication.
1. Psychological
2. Linguistic
3. Physical
4. Emotional
5. Cultural
6. Attitude
7. Physiological
8. Technological
When are contact precautions used and what precautions need to be taken place?
When the patient is at risk of spreading an infection by direct contact with a person or object. The team member needs to wear gown, gloves and wash hands.
What is the average age of onset of mild cognitive impairment?
70
Which U.S. city is known as the "Witchcraft Capital?"
Salem, Massachusetts
What is the main psychological effect of nursing homes?
Resident/Patient losing their independence.
What percentage of communication is nonverbal?
80%
Name at least 5 different times you should wash your hands.
Answers Vary
Name 2 out of the 4 most common types of dementia
1. Alzheimer's
2. Vascular dementia
3. Lewy body dementia
4. Frontotemporal dementia
What are the names of the three sisters in the beloved Halloween movie Hocus Pocus?
Winifred, Mary, and Sarah