Lippincott’s Nursing Assistant Fourth Edition Ch 9 Vocab – Flashcards
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Dementia
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The permanent and progressive loss of the ability to think and remember
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Delirium
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A temporary state of confusion
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Most common type of dementia; characterized by the permanent & progressive loss of the ability to think and remember caused by damage to tge brain
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Vascular Dementia
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A type of Dementia caused by the loss of function in multiple areas of the brain due to tissue death caused by a lack of adequate oxygen and nutrients
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Lewy Body Dementia
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A disorder characterized by the build-up of abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies in the area of the brain that are responsible for thinking and movements
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Frontotemporal Dementia
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A disorder characterized by damage to the areas of the brain that are responsible for personality, behavior and language
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Amnesia
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Memory loss
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Aphasia
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Difficulty communicating
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Agnosia
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Difficulty recognizing sensory input: info received through eyes, ears, nose, tastebuds, touch
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Apraxia
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Difficulty coordinating the steps needed to complete a task
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Perseveration
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The inappropriate and constant repetition of a phrase or act
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Catastrophic Reaction
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An extreme reaction to a situation that would normally cause minimal or no stress
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Sundowning
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The worsening of behavior symptoms in the late afternoon and evening
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Validation Therapy
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A technique used in which the caregiver acknowledges the person's reality rather than correct them
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Reminiscence Therapy
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A technique used in which the person with dementia is encouraged to remember and share experiences with other from the past
