PN 2002 Midterm Exam Questions with
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questions a person is to answer in his or her own words
open-ended questions
The receiver's response to a message
feedback
A special form of feedback, used to ensure that both participants have the same basic
understanding of messages
validation
activities of daily living
ADL
instrumental activities of daily living
IADL
challenge of old age is to accept and find meaning in the life the person has lived this
gives the individual ego integrity that aids in adjusting and coping with the reality of
aging and mortality. Feelings of anger, bitterness, depression and inadequecy, can result
in adequete ego integrity
Erik Erikson in Old Age
abrupt onset and lasting short time
Acute Pain
,occurs from an abnormalprocessing of sensory stimuli, by the central or peripheral
nervous system,
neuropathic pain
arises from mechanical, thermal, or chemical noxious stimuli; can be somatic or visceral
nociceptive pain
chronic pain that has been present for 3 months or longer
persistent pain
the fifth vital sign because it is such an important indicators of an individuals health
status
what is pain referred to as
grimacing, crying, moaning, increased vital signs, perspiration, increased pacing and
wandering, aggressive behaviour, hitting and banging on objects, splinting or gaurding
body part, agitiation, poorer function, change in sleep pattern, change in appetite or
intake, decreased socialization.
what are signs that a person with cognitive impairment is in pain
acupressue, acupuncture, aromatherapy, biofeedback,chiropractic, electrical
stimulation, exercises, guided imagery, heat and cold therapies, , herbal medicine,
homeopathic remedies, hypnosis, massage,meditation, naturopathy, osteopathy, prayer,
progressive relaxation, supplements, touch
complementary therapies for pain
listening attentively,touching, perceiving ,giving the patient undivided attention
Comforting techniques for pain
, a decline in testosterone levels with aging
andropause
painful intercourse
dyparenunia
the inability to attain and maintain an erection of the penis sufficient to engage in sexual
intercourse
erectile dysfunction
replacement of estrogen and/or progestin hormone that is no longer being made by the
body
hormone replacement therapy
permanent cessation of menstruation for at least 1 year
Menopause
the several years prior to the onset of menopause
perimenopause
time beginning 12 months after the last menstrual cycle
postmenopause
belittling older adults interest in clothing, cosmetics, and hairstyles, dressing men and
women in nursing homes in similar asexual clothing, denying a womens request for a
female aide to bathe her. forgetting to button, zip, or fasten clothing when dressing
older persons, unnecessisarily exposing older individuals during examination or care
activities, discussing incontinent episodes when the involved individuals peers are
Correct Answers
questions a person is to answer in his or her own words
open-ended questions
The receiver's response to a message
feedback
A special form of feedback, used to ensure that both participants have the same basic
understanding of messages
validation
activities of daily living
ADL
instrumental activities of daily living
IADL
challenge of old age is to accept and find meaning in the life the person has lived this
gives the individual ego integrity that aids in adjusting and coping with the reality of
aging and mortality. Feelings of anger, bitterness, depression and inadequecy, can result
in adequete ego integrity
Erik Erikson in Old Age
abrupt onset and lasting short time
Acute Pain
,occurs from an abnormalprocessing of sensory stimuli, by the central or peripheral
nervous system,
neuropathic pain
arises from mechanical, thermal, or chemical noxious stimuli; can be somatic or visceral
nociceptive pain
chronic pain that has been present for 3 months or longer
persistent pain
the fifth vital sign because it is such an important indicators of an individuals health
status
what is pain referred to as
grimacing, crying, moaning, increased vital signs, perspiration, increased pacing and
wandering, aggressive behaviour, hitting and banging on objects, splinting or gaurding
body part, agitiation, poorer function, change in sleep pattern, change in appetite or
intake, decreased socialization.
what are signs that a person with cognitive impairment is in pain
acupressue, acupuncture, aromatherapy, biofeedback,chiropractic, electrical
stimulation, exercises, guided imagery, heat and cold therapies, , herbal medicine,
homeopathic remedies, hypnosis, massage,meditation, naturopathy, osteopathy, prayer,
progressive relaxation, supplements, touch
complementary therapies for pain
listening attentively,touching, perceiving ,giving the patient undivided attention
Comforting techniques for pain
, a decline in testosterone levels with aging
andropause
painful intercourse
dyparenunia
the inability to attain and maintain an erection of the penis sufficient to engage in sexual
intercourse
erectile dysfunction
replacement of estrogen and/or progestin hormone that is no longer being made by the
body
hormone replacement therapy
permanent cessation of menstruation for at least 1 year
Menopause
the several years prior to the onset of menopause
perimenopause
time beginning 12 months after the last menstrual cycle
postmenopause
belittling older adults interest in clothing, cosmetics, and hairstyles, dressing men and
women in nursing homes in similar asexual clothing, denying a womens request for a
female aide to bathe her. forgetting to button, zip, or fasten clothing when dressing
older persons, unnecessisarily exposing older individuals during examination or care
activities, discussing incontinent episodes when the involved individuals peers are
