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SECTION 7
56 cards·by gladysmeg2
The study of aging is called?
Gerontology
Radial pulse are taken on infants and young children True/False
False
A pinkish-brown discharge that lasts for 10 days after births is called?
lochia serosa
the state of being uncared for physically,emotionally or psychologically
Neglect
a back brace is an example of what type of device.
orthotic
a process of restoring a person to his highest possible level of functioning
rehabilitation
a client put on his shirt using one arm. Hid progress is slow. what will you do?
encourage him as he completes his tasks
the medical term for colds and other viral illness that affects the throat,nose and sinuses
upper respiratory infection
a type of bacteria that causes "strep throat"
streptococci
a rare fatal disease
reye's syndrome
an incision made in the perineum to increase the size of the vaginal opening fro the delivery of
the baby called
Episiotomy
physical or mental harm done to other people
abuse
a support worker pushed a client, what type of abuse is it
physical abuse
sexually aggressive behaviour can cause by
demetia
sexually aggressive behaviour can cause by 2.
fever
sexually aggressive behaviour can cause by 3.
acquired brain injury
the cycle of abuse 1.
tension building
the cycle of abuse 2.
abusive phase
the cycle of abuse 3.
honeymoon phase
an adult's ability to sense a pain is increase True/Fase
False
what prevents loss of bone or muscle strength
a balanced diet
Nervous system changes in elderly may cause
shorter memory
someone has pressure sores. these could relate to what
Neglect
what is a sign of an emotional abuse
a change of behaviour
most common abuse in elderly are
financial and emotional abuse
the time between episodes of abuse becomes longer as time passes True/False
false
infection of the middle ear, cause by either a virus or bacteria is
otits media
the tiny drainage pipe in the middle ear
eustachian tube
as a sign of respect to your client you should
address them as Mr. or Mrs.
the leading cause of death in children over the age of 1 is
injuries
second of the main illness that causes children to miss school or child care is
stomach flu
on overly simple or exaggerated view of a good people
stereotype
older men may have difficulty urinating beacuse
prostate gland enlarge
a decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
atrophy
branch of medicine that provides care for older people
geriatics
children who are both physically and emotionally abused exhibit
risky behaviour
an apparatus worn to support or align weak body parts or to prevent any musculo-skeletal
system
orthotic
which rehabilitation team evaluates a client's strength and balance
physiotherapist
rehabilitation focuses on the client's disabilities True/False
False
water temperature for bathing a baby is
37.8-40.6C
after childbirth
postpartum
Breast-fe babies are fed every two hour schedule True/False
false
bias and discrimination against older adult
agism
when is cord care given
with every sponge bath
can cause vomiting and diarrhea
gastroenteritis
known as middle ear infection
otitis media
the medical term for common colds
upper respiratory infection
It is sudden unexplained death of healthy infant under 1 year of age
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
a statement such as "all older clients are moody" is an example of
stereotyping
peristalsis decrease causing flatulence and constipation. what system is it?
digestive system
in older adults, arteries lose their elasticity and become narrow. these changes result in
poor circulation to many body parts
older adults should avoid fatty/fried foods because of
decrease amount of digestive juices
a technique that is practise throughout the world in many cultures,provides warmth, comfort
and security to the infant is
swaddling the infant
brown spot on the skin of older adult, usually can be seen in hands and wrists
age spots
sign of aging is often visible on the
skin
behaviour that treats people infairly based on their group membership
discrimination