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Epilepsy creates electrical "bursts" in the brain that cause ____.
Seizures
Pollen, certain foods, medications, and bee stings can all cause a (n) ______________________.
allergic reaction
What is postmortem care?
care after death
In which stage of grief do patients make promises or turn to religion in hopes of having more time to live?
bargaining
What the most common form of dementia?
Alzheimer's
Two changes of the skeletal system in elderly patients.
Bones break more easily
Decreased range of motion
Spinal Column Shortens
What becomes inflamed and obstructed during an asthma attack?
Bronchial Tubes
In which stage of grief do patients retreat to quiet withdrawal, express spoken regrets, or feel great sadness?
depression
In which stage of grief do patients slowly separate themselves from the world so that they can rest in peace and dignity?
acceptance
Which of the following is a sign of approaching death?
skin becomes pale
Hospice care is typically provided to terminally ill patients who are expected to live ____.
6 months or less
____________is any action that causes physical harm, pain, or mental distress
abuse
What is a congenital disease?
disease that is present at birth
What happens to elderly people as their immune systems wear down?
They are more likely to get sick.
Describe patients in assisted living facilities?
Patients who are still able to care for themselves
In which stage of grief will people become hostile and attempt to lay blame for their illness on themselves or on those around them?
anger
In which stage of grief will a person reject the idea that he or she is dying, or insist that the doctor has made a mistake?
denial
True or False: Most elderly people live in nursing homes or long-term care facilities
False
What age and gender is most likely to develop anorexia?
Female Adolescent
What act requires facilities to provide for the mental, physical and social well-being of residents?
OBRA
What are 3 things that happen to a body after death?
If a patient with dementia is on medication, where should the medication be stored?
in locked area
Dementia results in the loss of ____.
--What 2 functions--
Social and cognitive functions
______________is a genetic condition that is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome during fertilization.
Down Syndrome
What is the purpose of an ombudsman?
To oversee the quality of local long-term care facilities
What is the purpose of the Resident's Bill of Rights?
To protect residents in long-term care facilities
How does the brain compensate for the decline of body functions?
By creating new synapses
What is the most common mental health problem in older people?
Depression
What areas are affected by Alzheimer's disease?
List 3-4
This condition is usually caused by lack of oxygen to the brain during birth or during the first few months after birth.
Cerebral Palsy
What is another name for the emotional high experienced in bipolar disorder?
mania
What is a symptoms of stage 1 Alzheimer's disease?
Short Term memory loss
What is defined as the highest level of anxiety?
Panic
What is the correct way to greet a visually-impaired patient?
Address the patient by name and touch the patient's arm
When speaking with a hearing-impaired patient, it is best to ____.
Speak normally-- Don't YELL
__________is a brain disorder in which social skills, verbal and nonverbal communication, behavior, and play are impaired.
Autism
When is intellectual disability usually diagnosed?
early childhood
How often must a restrained patient be released?
every 2 hours
Restraints are used as a ________________.
How often must a restrained patient be checked?
every 15 min
Which restraint changes a patient's mental abilities?
Chemical
_______ are sudden, violent contractions or tremors.
Seizures
List 2 key symptoms of schizophrenia?
What are typical symptoms of stage 2 Alzheimer's disease? Give 3
Wandering and pacing
Sundowning
Hallucinations
Uncontrollable impulses
As a result of a brain injury, a patient cannot speak or understand language. What is the term for this impairment?
Aphasia
What are the two principles of behavior modification?
Reward positive behavior. Redirect negative behavior.
Middle childhood is age _____ to _____.
6 to 11 years old
____________is a time for developing an identity and becoming independent.
adolescence