HCA 202 written portion Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

PIECES stands for and means : Physical- Basic needs: (Hunger, thirst, need to toilet) Recent change in medical condition: (pain, delirium, infection) Medication: (new med, dosage, prns) Altered senses (cold, hot, glasses hearing aids) Intellectual- getting to know them on a intellectual level Emotional - How is the person feeling and doing. Capabilities -what are they still capable of Environment -Making sure its safe, Eliminate clutter, is too hot or cold) 2 Social - supporting them in engaging in social activities, asking them for walks Seven A's of Dementia : Anosognosia- loss of insight Amnesia: is the loss of memories Altered Perception: loss of perceptual acuity Aphasia: loss of language Apathy: loss of initiation Agnosia: is the loss of the ability to recognize. Apraxia: Loss of purposeful movements Normal Changes Related to Aging 3 : Some brain cells are lost. Nerve conduction slows. Response and reaction times are slower. Reflexes ar