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HCA 202 written portion 2024 - PART II QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
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10/11/24, 8:07 AMHCA 202 written portion
Jeremiah
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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.
PIECES stands for and means
Capabilities -what are they still capable of
Environment -Making sure its safe, Eliminate clutter, is too hot or cold)
Social - supporting them in engaging in social activities, asking them for walks
Anosognosia- loss of insight
Amnesia: is the loss of memories
Altered Perception: loss of perceptual acuity
Seven A's of Dementia Aphasia: loss of language
Apathy: loss of initiation
Agnosia: is the loss of the ability to recognize.
HCA 202 written portion
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, 10/11/24, 8:07 AM
Some brain cells are lost.
Nerve conduction slows.
Response and reaction times are slower.
Reflexes are slower.
Normal Changes Related to Aging
Blood flow to the brain is reduced.
Mild word-finding problems occur.
Vision and hearing decrease gradually with age.
Taste and smell decrease.
• Memory impairment that affects daily activities (e.g., misplacing items or putting
them in odd places)
• Disorientation (e.g., getting lost in familiar places or forgetting how to use simple,
everyday items such as a microwave)
• Repeating words or sentences; difficulties finding the right words or following
conversations
Early Warning Signs of Dementia and
examples
• Poor judgement (e.g., going outdoors in the snow without shoes)
• Difficulties with common tasks (e.g., dressing, cooking, driving)
• Changes in mood, behaviour, or personality (e.g., unfounded jealousy,
suspiciousness, or poor social behaviour)
• Loss of interest in activities or hobbies
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