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PSYC 140 MODULE 8 REVIEW
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PSYC 140 MODULE 8 REVIEWTrue or false? Most doctors today define death as occurring when the heart and lungs
have ceased to function. - Answers-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. - Answers-Substance/Medication Induced
True or false? If you live long enough, you will eventually develop a neurocognitive
disorder. - Answers-FALSE
Describe 2 symptoms that may indicate that an individual is experiencing memory loss
that is greater than normal. - Answers-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. -
Answers-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.
Describe two reasons that experts give to explain why women typically outlive men? -
Answers-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).
Compare and contrast Activity Theory and Selective Optimization with Compensation
Theory. Be sure to both "compare" and "contrast." - Answers-Activity theory is suggests
that older individuals are happiest when they partake in an activity. These activites can
range from: painting, volunteering, or even playing a sport (e.g. tennis). Selective
Optimization with Compensation Theory suggests that as older individuals suffer from
physical and mental decrease, they try to become better at activities that they are
already somewhat proficient in. These theories are similar in that they both suggest that
an activity allows for older individuals to gain satisfaction. However, they are different in
that one suggests taking up a new activity while the other suggests getting better at an
activity that the individual has previously done.
, When diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease, why is it important to rule out other illnesses?
Be specific in your answer, indicating what other illnesses and disease may mirror
Alzheimer's symptoms. Finally, describe two types of assessments/tests that should be
conducted when making a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. Be sure to mention the
purpose of each assessment. - Answers-It is important to rule out other illnesses
because often times other illnesses may invoke symptoms similar to Alzheimer's (such
as memory loss and behavioral changes). Alzheimer's disease is a severe disease with
little to no cure whereas other disease's such as depression may be curable via
antidepressants. Some other illnesses that may mirror Alzheimer's symptoms include:
depression, Parkinson's disease, malnutrition, substance-induced dementia, or vascular
dementia. Two types of assessments that can be conducted include: a psychiatrist
doing a mental health screening and a nurse/general practitioner doing a physical
health screening. The purpose of the mental health screening is so that the psychiatrist
can see if the patient is suffering from Alzheimer's or if the patient may be experiencing
depression. According to the module, the symptoms for both of these disease's can be
similar. The purpose of the physical health screening is so that the healthcare provider
can once again see if the patient is truly suffering from Alzheimer's or if the patient is
suffering from malnutrition. Malnutrition can induce similar symptoms to Alzheimer's.
do most older adults develop dementia? - Answers-No it is not a normal part of aging
True or false? Alzheimer's Disease can cause personality changes. - Answers-TRUE
Seventy-year-old Elizabeth has trouble remembering how to use her DVR and relies on
her daughter to occasionally help her. Is this most likely a sign of Alzheimer's Disease
or an age-related change? - Answers-age-related change
True or false? If an individual lives long enough with a terminal illness, he will eventually
reach a point of acceptance of the illness. - Answers-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. - Answers-
Anger
Which of the following individuals is NOT in late adulthood? - Answers-55-year-old-man
Why do women typically live longer than men? - Answers-Genetics
Mostly environmental
men are more likely to engage in risky behavior such as abusing drugs or alcohol and
being less vigilant about their health
Are memory problems inevitable as we get older? - Answers-sort of, but not to the
extent of AD
do most elderly people need to live in a nursing home? - Answers-No only if they can't
take care of themselves
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