Midterm Review

HLTH 1098 – Life Transitions

Multiple Choice

Week 1: Illness, Disability, and Health Promotion (Chapter 6 – pg. 77)

 Define illness, disability, and wellness

 Dimension of health (physical, emotional, social, and spiritual)
 Factors that affect health
 Determinants of health
 Dignity and respect
 Caring for clients with illness or disability

Week 2: Rehabilitation, and Restorative Care (Chapter 16 – pg. 282)

 What is rehabilitation?
 What is restorative care and convalescent?
 When does it start and what is the goal?
 Rehabilitation setting – team (doctor, physio, neuro, OT)
 Role of the client and family
 Therapy
 Equipment (orthotics, prosthesis ex: on pg. 289)
 Supportive Care

Week 3 & 4: Developmental Disabilities (Chapter 36 – pg. 839)

 Cognitive disabilities
 Intellectual disabilities
 Down Syndrome (Extra Chromosome/ Genetic)
 Autism
 Epilepsy
 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
 Cerebral palsy (affects muscle control)
 Spina bifida (Spinal disorder/ folic acid)

Week 5: Transition: Admission, Transfer, Discharge (Chapter 46 – pg.

1086 – 1091) Vitals (Chapter 24 – pg. 528)
 Transitions – admissions, transfers = fear
 Long term care facilities
 Admission to hospital
 Discharges
 Height and Weight (Conversion lb – kg (divide by 2.2)
Kg – lb (times by 2.2)
 Baseline for vitals (see review sheet of vitals attached)
 Clients with dementia
 Comfort measures

Week 6: Home Management (Chapter 44 – pg. 1033)

 PSW responsibilities in household management

 Equipment (cleaners)
 Cleaning guidelines
 Laundry
 Assisting with money
 Assisting with meals
 Food handling

Also:
 Rest, bedtime routine, and comfort (parts of chapter 23 – pg. 511)

Midterm Tips

 Read over the definitions at the beginning of each chapter

 Complete the mini quiz at the end of the text
 Read over the power point
 Take your time
 READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY