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NA Exam #7 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| when a resident has weakness on one side of their body due to a CVA, what are they at risk of? | falls due to decreased balance |
| what is Parkinson's? | a progressive disease that causes rigid muscles, shuffling gait, pill-rolling, mask-like face, and tremors |
| what is Alzheimer's? | a progressive, degenerative, incurable disease that causes memory loss, cognitive impairment, and behavioral changes |
| what is dementia? | a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communication; not a normal part of aging |
| what is multiple sclerosis? | a progressive disease where balance, walking, and other motor functions are negatively impacted |
| what is cognition? | the ability to think clearly and logically |
| what is orientation? | a function of the mind involving awareness of time (what year it is), place (where you are), and person (who you are) |
| is dementia a normal part of aging? | no, but it is common in the elderly |
| what type of memory do residents with Alzheimer's lose? | short-term memory; however, long-term memory is retained |
| when explaining something to a resident with AD, how should you do so? | plainly and simply |
| what happens in the last stage of AD? | the resident begins to lose many abilities and approach death |
| what should be done for incontinent residents with AD? | toileting q2 hours |
| when should bathing be scheduled for residents with AD? | whenever they will be LEAST agitated |
| what should be done when a resident with AD becomes combative? | move away from the resident |
| how should clothes be placed for a resident with AD? | in the order that they will be put on |
| what should be done when a resident is hallucinating? | reassure them |
| if a resident is known to sundown, what should be done? | set a schedule and STICK TO IT |
| when a trigger is discovered, what should be done? | remove it even if it is yourself |
| if a resident with AD begins masturbating, what should be done? | distract them or take them to a private room |
| which organ has the most to do with clinical depression? | the brain |
| what should be reported in psych facilities? | only EXTREME situations |
| what is a lesser known cause of combative behavior in residents with AD? | pain |
| what is a lesser known cause of change in sexual needs? | loneliness |
| what sense do residents in comas still have? | hearing |
| what is slurred speech a sign of? | stroke |
| what are cognitive functions considered? | mental |
| what are three possible causes of confusion? | blood loss, vision loss, and hearing loss |
| what is crucial for confused patients to have? | consistency/schedules |
| are wandering precautions needed in the last stage of AD? | no, because they have little to no function at this stage |
| what are people with AD at a high risk of? | abuse due to irritation from caregivers |
| Alzheimer's means dementia. does dementia mean Alzheimer's? | no, dementia does not always come with Alzheimer's |
| what is a symptom of BPD? | mood swings |
| when do intellectual disabilities occur? | before, during, or after birth |
| what happens to a resident with cerebral palsy? | they have no control over their head, posture, and muscles |
| what does autism affect? | social skills and communication |
| which tier in Maslow's hierarchy of needs does touching someone without their consent violate? | safety and security |
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