Portage Learning PSYC 140 Module 8 Exam.
Describe two reasons that experts give to explain why women typically
outlive men? Two reasons that experts give for women outliving
men include: genetics, women typically take better care of their health
than men, and women don't partake as frequently as men do in
behaviors that may cause harm (such as drug abuse, drinking, thrill-
seeking activities).
How is AD diagnosed? fMRI (brain imaging)
psychologist/psychiatrist screen for mental health
nurse to screen for physical health
social worker to assess memory functioning
True or false? If an individual lives long enough with a terminal illness,
he will eventually reach a point of acceptance of the illness. FALSE
For the following example, indicate which stage of Elizabeth Kubler-
Ross's Stage theory is being depicted. Mandy is very irritable and feels
like yelling all of the time. Anger
Which of the following individuals is NOT in late adulthood? 55-
year-old-man
, Describe 2 symptoms that may indicate that an individual is
experiencing memory loss that is greater than normal. Two
symptoms that indicate that an individual is experiencing memory loss
that is greater than normal include: having difficulty getting to a
location that an individual has been to many times over their life and
losing track of the concept of time (dates and seasons).
What is hospice? Be sure to discuss the various services given through
hospice. Hospice is a program that provides services for the
terminally ill. These services can occur at an actual hospice location or
event at the patient's house. The services typically provided include:
managing of physical symptoms and allowing for the patient to have
social interaction. Patients are also provided with spiritual/religious
services if required.
True or false? Most doctors today define death as occurring when the
heart and lungs have ceased to function. FALSE
For the following descriptions, identify the most likely type of
neurocognitive disorder most likely indicated by these symptoms and
situations. Vera began drinking heavily in her early 20s. She continued
this pattern throughout her life and is now in her 70s. She has been
hospitalized with liver disease. Prior to this hospitalization, her children
noticed some that she's been having trouble dressing herself and is
exhibiting some marked forgetfulness. Substance/Medication
Induced
Describe two reasons that experts give to explain why women typically
outlive men? Two reasons that experts give for women outliving
men include: genetics, women typically take better care of their health
than men, and women don't partake as frequently as men do in
behaviors that may cause harm (such as drug abuse, drinking, thrill-
seeking activities).
How is AD diagnosed? fMRI (brain imaging)
psychologist/psychiatrist screen for mental health
nurse to screen for physical health
social worker to assess memory functioning
True or false? If an individual lives long enough with a terminal illness,
he will eventually reach a point of acceptance of the illness. FALSE
For the following example, indicate which stage of Elizabeth Kubler-
Ross's Stage theory is being depicted. Mandy is very irritable and feels
like yelling all of the time. Anger
Which of the following individuals is NOT in late adulthood? 55-
year-old-man
, Describe 2 symptoms that may indicate that an individual is
experiencing memory loss that is greater than normal. Two
symptoms that indicate that an individual is experiencing memory loss
that is greater than normal include: having difficulty getting to a
location that an individual has been to many times over their life and
losing track of the concept of time (dates and seasons).
What is hospice? Be sure to discuss the various services given through
hospice. Hospice is a program that provides services for the
terminally ill. These services can occur at an actual hospice location or
event at the patient's house. The services typically provided include:
managing of physical symptoms and allowing for the patient to have
social interaction. Patients are also provided with spiritual/religious
services if required.
True or false? Most doctors today define death as occurring when the
heart and lungs have ceased to function. FALSE
For the following descriptions, identify the most likely type of
neurocognitive disorder most likely indicated by these symptoms and
situations. Vera began drinking heavily in her early 20s. She continued
this pattern throughout her life and is now in her 70s. She has been
hospitalized with liver disease. Prior to this hospitalization, her children
noticed some that she's been having trouble dressing herself and is
exhibiting some marked forgetfulness. Substance/Medication
Induced
