Diathesis Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Stages of Learning in Benner's Model Unconscious Incompetence Conscious Incompetence Conscious Competence Unconscious competence Explain Unconscious Incompetence Novice, we don't know what we don't know Explain Conscious Incompetence Advanced beginner, feeling uncomfortable about what we don't know Explain Conscious Competence Competent/proficient, getting skills and feeling more confident Explain Unconscious Competence Expert, skills become blended togeth...

Pre-emptive transplant : GFR below 15 ml/min but no uremic symptoms, howeverm before the patient undergoes transplant, the patient has still to go on hemodialysis because it is needed to cleanse the blood Uremic Syndrome : first indication for dialysis consists of signs and symptoms that result from toxic effects of elevated levels of nitrogenous and other wastes in the blood Symptoms of Uremic Syndrome : Nausea and Vomiting after Awakening Anorexia Fatigue, Weak, and/or cold Alte...

ANSC 221: Vitamins and Macro-Minerals Questions and Answers Rated A+ What vitamins are fat soluble? Vitamins A, D, E, K What vitamins are water soluble? C and B-complex What is the primary function of fat soluble vitamins? take care of structure of the body What is the primary function of water soluble vitamins? intermediary metabolism Which vitamins are toxic if they are overfed? A and D What are the 3 forms of vitamin A? retinol, retinal, retinoic acid What is the precurs...

Dementia is best defined as a) a sudden loss of cognitive abilities b) a universal and inevitable consequence of aging c) a progressive loss of neural functioning d) hallucinations associated with schizophrenia correct answer: a progressive loss of neural functioning Evidence suggests that _____ is related to the unusual behavior displayed by autistic children a) extensive neural brain growth during the embryonic stage b) excessive neural brain growth in connections during the first ye...

class 3 - Answer-diathesis - a weakness, a predisposition. But you may not have the actual illness unless the environment activates it You can have a certain genetic type - Answer-and that doesn't mean you will necessarily get the disorder. It depends on the environmental triggers Genotype - Answer-biological combination of genes Phenotype - Answer-interaction with the environment Diathesis stress model - Answer-you can be prone to a condition but not develop it unless certain negative e...

Psy 3604 Final Exam Latest Update Graded A+ Hallmark feature of schizophrenia psychosis: loss of contact with reality Eugen Blueler named Schizophrenia, split mind epidemiology of schizophrenia 1. prevalence: 0.7% 2. risk: older father, parent that works as dry cleaner, migrants 3. peak onset: 18-30. Males develop it earlier and more severe cases 4. female sex hormones may be protective Schizophrenia update DSM 4 to 5 eliminate requirement for only 1 other symptom when certain certain d...

Challenging Leaders in Group: Democratic Leader correct answers decide how to do it or make decisions as a group What is mental health? correct answers o State of well being o People are able to realize their own potential, cope with normal stress of life, work productively, make contributions to community and able to function normally o Able to find help when stressed and deal with life's problems o With mental illness, there is significant dysfunction of daily living What is resilien...

NPTEFF Practice Exam 1 Questions and Answers All Correct A therapist is treating a patient with a wound on the ischial tuberosity. The patient is incontinent, and contaminated the wound bed following an accidental leak. Otherwise, the wound has been healing well. What level of pressure should the PT use when irrigating the wound? - Answer-Between 4 to 15 psi. Pressure close to 4 prevent damage and protect the granulation tissue. A 4-year-old child has been referred to physical therapy f...

Socratic Dialogue Hallmark of CBT. Non-directive. A technique described as "mutual discovery in which the therapist guides the patient through a series of questions and answers to elicit automatic thoughts and assumptions, and examine the logic and evidence that relates to them" Diathesis-Stress Model Serves to explore how biological or genetic traits diathesis interact with environmental influences, stressors to produce disorders such as depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia Hypothala...

EDUC323 Liberty University - Test 1 questions well answered Medical model of therapy - correct answer -the original model on which psychotherapy/counselling is built -traditionally believed that therapy is a learned technique -who the therapist is doesn't matter a big deal; it's how they practice their learned technique -biologically based Relational/humanistic model of therapy - correct answer -who the therapist is matters a lot - you can never separate the person from the professiona...