SPCR 284 midterm review part 1

What type of incontinence is seen in the video?

What is anticipatory grief?

What phase of swallowing is being referred in the video?

Select all that apply: A client comes to you for difficulty breathing, signs you would notice include?

Characteristics of acute conditions include all except

Esophageal phase is also known as the "swallow reflex"

Select all that apply: As a CCA you can ensure safety and prevent falls for clients with limited physical mobility by:

Dysphagia places clients at the highest risk for?

Which one is a potential loss due to chronic illnesses?

Select all that apply: Neurological disorders that can cause dysphagia include

Refers to the difficulty understanding spoken language as words sound foreign as well as written words

When mastoid muscles are weak, food may pocket under the tongue instead of being swallowed.

If this phase is impaired, usually clients will complain that " the food won't go down"

Functional incontinence is the inability to make it to the bathroom in time

This is characterized by floating spots in the eye that can lead to distorted, wavy and indistinct vision

Select all that apply: Clients with constipation often experience:

This is a disorder that interferes with the ability to use and understand language

Dysphagia is also known as swallowing difficulties

Characterized by blurring of the central vision, this is the leading cause of blindness in most elderly Canadians

Select all that apply: When providing care to clients with chronic conditions, roles of a CCA include:

Most individuals with an alternation in thought processes also exhibit memory loss and confusion

Refers to the difficulty "finding" the words to use but able to understand written and spoken language

As a CCA, you can help clients with nutritional deficiencies except:

Dysphagia may be caused by mechanical or neurological disorder

This swallowing phase is voluntary and controllable

Select all that apply: As a CCA how can you reduce anxiety in a client who is having a breathless episode?

Living with an illness often requires more energy to perform even the smallest of task.

A state wherein the person is unaware of time, place or person which can result to disorganized thoughts or bewilderment

Select all that apply: Symptoms of aspiration include:

Select all that apply: To optimize nutrition in clients with swallowing difficulties, a CCA should:

In an anxiety disorder, the anxiety can be at a distressing level that interferes with the person's ability to function

Cataracts are associated with diabetes and affect about 40% of diabetic clients

Characteristics of dysphagia include all except:

Characteristics of inadequate nutritional intake include all except

What is considered as the 5th Vital sign

What safety measure should you provide for clients with dysphagia?

Chronic conditions can be controlled and complications can be prevented

Which statement is false about acute and chronic pain

An abnormal condition in which the high pressure in the eye can lead to loss of peripheral vision

The risk of developing a chronic condition increases in frequency as age increases.

Select all that apply: Mechanical disorders that can cause dysphagia include:

To make a smooth transition through the changes brought by chronic disease, what do individuals need?

People living with chronic illness experience what kind of "losses"

For clients with dysphagia, special considerations must be provided including:

Which additional challenges can people living with chronic conditions face while in the workforce?

Common conditions that result in impaired physical mobility include all of the following except:

This occurs in situations wherein the client is unable to inhale/exhale adequately.

Why is it important to provide nutrition and fluids regularly to clients with memory loss?

Which one impacts the ADLs the most in individuals with chronic illnesses?

Select all that apply: Since pain is subjective, what cues can the CCA look out for in clients who have chronic pain?

Considered as an emotional experience, this occurs in response to an actual or anticipated loss

This is the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina causing blood to leak producing a reddish haze

This refers to the clouding of the lens of the eye

Persons with expressive aphasia may retain a slight degree of emotional and casual speech

Select all that apply: Guidelines for communication for clients with aphasia include:

It is the state of exhaustion resulting from physical, emotional or psychological stress on an individual.

Common cause of confusion in the elderly include all except:

How can a CCA help clients adapt to newly diagnosed chronic conditions?

Due to the varying impact of chronic illness, many psychosocial needs can be overlooked in an individual

This is the inability to pass fluids or solids from the mouth to the stomach.

This phase involves closing off the airway to prevent food from slipping into the trachea

Prolonged stress can lead to chronic conditions

Select all that apply: Which statement or statements is/are true?

What is the most profound result when individuals are diagnosed with a chronic condition

Which best describes a Chronic conditon?

A detached retina may be treated and may rebuild itself

Select all that apply: As a CCA, how can you provide support to Mrs S who is currently grieving the loss of her husband?

Diarrhea are bowel movements characterized by 3 or more formed stools in a day

This is the short term or long term inability to remember bits of information or skills

Which of these disease will likely cause visual impairements?

Characteristics of CHRONIC conditions include all except

Dribbling urine due to inability to empty the bladder is known as

The intensity and length of grief varies for each individual but the feelings and grieving process are common

Urge incontinence is also known as "overactive bladder"

What is the most important prevention measure for infection?

Considered as a mood disturbance, this is usually characterized by feelings of sadness, emptiness and hopelessness

You can have one or more chronic conditions at the same time.

Receptive aphasia is also known as sensory aphasia