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Define dystonia
Sustained muscle contraction with consequent twisting
movements/abnormal postures. Manifested with
hyperpronation in upper extremities and foot inversion with
plantar flexion in lower extremities.
Clanging
Speech with choice of words based on sound, rather than
meaning, as in rhyming and punning.
Ex: "Look at my eyes and nose, wise eyes and rosy nose. Two
to one, the ayes have it!"
Neologisms
The invention of new "words."
Circumstantiality
Excessively indirect speech; speech is liable to be over
inclusive and include irrelevant detail.
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,Echolalia
The client repeats the words or phrases spoken to him.
What is a recommended way to access abstract thinking?
Test the capacity to think abstractly in two ways.
Using Proverbs and Similarities
At what BMI would the provider investigate the possibility of
anorexia?
85% of ideal body weight or BMI < 17.5
Which cranial nerve is assessed during a patient's hearing
test?
CN-VIII (8) Vestibulocochlear
Cultural awareness
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,The ability to understand and accept one's own cultural beliefs,
values, and customs. It also involves understanding and
accepting the values and beliefs of other cultures
Primary prevention
Addresses root cause of illness with healthy individuals.
Goal: Prevent illness/disease/injury before it occurs.
Ex:
-Screenings for various disease processes.
-Education about good nutrition, exercise, dangers of tobacco,
alcohol, drugs.
-Regular exams and screening tests to monitor risk factors
for illness.
-Education and legislation about proper seatbelt and helmet
use.
Secondary prevention
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, Early identification and early treatment of individuals with
acute/subclinical disorders or high-risk persons to reduce
morbidity
Goal: Aims to slow or stop the progress of disease in early
stages.
Ex:
-A1c monitoring
-Telling people to take daily, low-dose aspirin to prevent a first
or second heart attack or stroke
-Recommending regular exams and screening tests in people
with known risk factors for illness
-Providing suitably modified work for injured workers
Tertiary prevention
Attempts to reduce effects of disorders on an individual
through rehabilitation and chronic illness care management
(i.e., diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and chronic
musculoskeletal pain)
Goal: Preventing further physical deterioration and maximizing
quality of life
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