Special populations (minors, mentally ill) — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Which stage of change is characterized by changing behaviors? _____

Answer: Action/will power

Flashcard 2: The abuser in the case of physical abuse of a child is usually the _____

Answer: biological mother

Flashcard 3: Children who are victims of physical abuse often avoid _____ on exam

Answer: eye contact

Flashcard 4: Transcortical mixed aphasia is characterized by _____ repetition

Answer: intact

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Flashcard 5: When considering Consent for Minors, situations in which parental consent is usually not required can be remembered by the mnemonic _____ Drugs (Substance Abuse) Rock and Roll (Emergency / Trauma)

Answer: Sex (Contraception, STIs, Pregnancy)

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Flashcard 6: Does a healthcare proxy overrule all other decision makers regardless of family relationships? _____

Answer: Yes

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Flashcard 7: Exceptions for getting parental consent _____ Sex (contraceptives, STIs, pregnancy) drugs (substance abuse), rock & roll (emergency/trauma)

Answer: Married, self supporting (e.g. employed), or in the military

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Flashcard 8: If you're unsure if someone is competent, do we assume that he/she is competent? _____

Answer: Yes

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Flashcard 9: Organize these "rules" from first to last • Best-interest standard. • Talk to the patient directly. • Subjective standard. • Substituted judgment. _____

Answer:

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Flashcard 10: Pregnant women _____ refuse treatment even if baby's health is impacted

Answer: can

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