Holistic Health and Human Development

Questions and Answers

The focus of health should be?

On the person's poor health habits

On the person's diagnosed disease

On the whole person (correct)

On the person's disability

The types of wellness are?

Physical, social, emotional, financial, and spiritual

Physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual (correct)

Physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and ethical

Physical, social, sexual, intellectual, and nutritional

Holistic care involves?

Caring for the whole person (correct)

Caring only for a person's psychosocial needs

Dividing a system into parts

Caring only for a person's physical needs

Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?

Need to nurture spirituality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of giving holistic care to a resident?

Asking a resident to talk about her day while giving her a bath Signup and view all the answers

A ____________ is something necessary for a person to survive and grow.

Need Signup and view all the answers

Residents need to feel as if they ______________ in their new home.

Belong Signup and view all the answers

The first needs nursing assistants help residents meet are ________________ needs like food and water, rest, and sleep.

Physical Signup and view all the answers

Moving a person from her home into a facility can cause _____________.

Anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Residents may feel less of a sense of self-worth as they become _____________ on others.

dependent Signup and view all the answers

The highest need a person can achieve, according to Maslow, is _ .

Self actualization Signup and view all the answers

Generally, a nursing assistant will not need to understand different cultures to provide better care to residents.

False Signup and view all the answers

Culture and background do not affect the way people behave when they are ill.

False Signup and view all the answers

A nursing assistant should respond to new ideas with acceptance rather than prejudice.

True Signup and view all the answers

People of all cultures tend to be embarrassed about discussing their health.

False Signup and view all the answers

In the United States, there are only a few different cultures.

False Signup and view all the answers

Cultural competence is an ongoing process of learning about each person's beliefs.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true of families?

Families play an important role in residents' health care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a nuclear family?

A mother, a father, and a child Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best response by the NA when a resident has his family visiting?

The NA should do everything possible to help the resident prepare for the visit. Signup and view all the answers

Staff members who are prone to this are at risk for inappropriate relationships with residents.

Substance Abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the care team member that families should be referred to when they ask nursing assistants about a resident's diagnosis?

Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What must nursing assistants maintain when working with residents and their families?

Boundaries Signup and view all the answers

An example of this is, 'Everything will be fine' or, 'It all works out in the end.'

Cliche Signup and view all the answers

Nursing assistants can answer questions asked by residents and their families as long as the questions are within the NA's ________.

Scope of practice Signup and view all the answers

It is important that nursing assistants listen and not do this when residents go to them with their problems.

Interrupt Signup and view all the answers

A resident's religious items must be handled carefully.

True Signup and view all the answers

Respecting religious beliefs includes letting Muslim residents know about Christianity.

False Signup and view all the answers

Spiritual needs are different for each person.

True Signup and view all the answers

Some people consider themselves spiritual but do not believe in a higher power.

True Signup and view all the answers

Residents who do not believe in God will not feel as strongly about this belief as residents who do.

True Signup and view all the answers

Believe that they do not know or cannot know if God exists.

Agnosticism Signup and view all the answers

Actively deny the existence of any deity (higher power).

Atheism Signup and view all the answers

Believe that a person can reach Nirvana, the highest spiritual place, after traveling through birth, life, and death.

Buddhism Signup and view all the answers

Baptism that they do not know or cannot know if God exists.

Christianity Signup and view all the answers

Believe that how a person moves toward enlightenment is determined by karma (the result of actions in this life and past lives that can determine one's destiny in the future lives).

Hinduism Signup and view all the answers

The Five Pillars of this religion include ritual prayer five times daily and donations to the poor and needy.

Islam Signup and view all the answers

Believe that God gave them laws and commandments through Moses in the form of the Torah.

Judaism Signup and view all the answers

A person who does not experience sexual attraction to any gender.

Asexual Signup and view all the answers

A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the same gender or another gender.

Bisexual Signup and view all the answers

A person who abstains from sexual activity.

Celibate Signup and view all the answers

Typically a heterosexual man who sometimes wears clothing and other items associated with women.

Cross-dresser Signup and view all the answers

A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the same sex.

Gay Signup and view all the answers

A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the opposite sex.

Heterosexual Signup and view all the answers

A woman whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for other women.

Lesbian Signup and view all the answers

Acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.

LGBT Signup and view all the answers

A person whose gender identity conflicts with his or her birth sex.

Transgender Signup and view all the answers

The process of changing genders; can include legal procedures, such as changing one's name and/or sex on documents, and medical measures, such as hormone therapy and surgery.

Transition Signup and view all the answers

What are two reasons for a lack of sexual expression in long-term care facilities?

A lack of privacy and no available partner Signup and view all the answers

_____________ refers to physical changes that can be measured.

Growth Signup and view all the answers

________________ means the emotional, social, and physical changes that occur in a person's life.

Development Signup and view all the answers

________________ development is the process of gaining an ability to do such things as walking, drawing, and grasping.

Motor Signup and view all the answers

___________ development is the process of children forming a sense of right and wrong.

Moral Signup and view all the answers

___________ development focuses on how children think and learn.

Cognitive Signup and view all the answers

___________ development is the process of learning to relate to other people.

Social Signup and view all the answers

_____________ development has to do with the reproductive changes that occur when young people reach puberty.

Sexual Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of development is playing dress-up in parents' clothing common?

Toddler Signup and view all the answers

Both genders become fully sexually mature during this stage of development:

Adolescence Signup and view all the answers

Decisions about education, employment, and marriage often occur during this stage:

Young adulthood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true of late adulthood?

People often retire from jobs and may need more medical care Signup and view all the answers

Making a biased generalization based on distorted ideas about a group is?

Stereotyping Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common stereotype about the elderly?

Elderly people are less intelligent than younger people Signup and view all the answers

Most older people?

Are active and have many interests Signup and view all the answers

Developmental disabilities are present at birth and emerge during childhood.

True Signup and view all the answers

Developmental disabilities cause difficulty with language, learning, and self-care.

True Signup and view all the answers

The most common developmental disability is autism spectrum disorder.

False Signup and view all the answers

People who have developmental disabilities prefer to be treated like children.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health and Holistic Care

Health care should focus on the whole person rather than just a specific disease or disability.
Wellness encompasses physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.
Holistic care involves addressing all aspects of a person's needs rather than just physical or psychosocial aspects.

Human Needs and Development

Fundamental human needs are essential for survival and growth.
Residents in care facilities require feelings of belonging.
Physical needs, such as food, water, and rest, are prioritized by nursing assistants.
Transitions to care facilities can lead to anxiety for residents, impacting their sense of self-worth due to increased dependence on others.

Maslow's Hierarchy

Highest need in Maslow's framework is self-actualization, achieved when individuals reach their fullest potential.

Cultural Competence

Understanding different cultural backgrounds enhances caregiving.
Individual behavior during illness is influenced by cultural norms.
Nursing assistants must be open to new ideas and show respect for all cultures, avoiding stereotypes.

Family Dynamics in Care

Families play a critical role in the health care of residents, with privacy and communication being essential.
A nuclear family is typically defined as a mother, father, and child.

Professional Boundaries

Nursing assistants must maintain professional boundaries while interacting with residents and families.
Substance abuse among staff can jeopardize professional relationships.

Spirituality and Religion

Respect for residents' spiritual beliefs is essential, and religious items must be treated with care.
Spiritual beliefs vary widely, with some individuals identifying as agnostic or atheist.

Sexual Orientation and Identity

Definitions of diverse sexual orientations include asexuality, bisexuality, heterosexuality, and homosexuality.
Transgender individuals may undergo a transition process, which can include legal and medical changes.
LGBT is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Developmental Stages

Growth refers to measurable physical changes, while development encompasses emotional, social, and physical changes throughout life.
Different types of development include motor, moral, cognitive, social, and sexual development.
Adolescence marks a significant period for achieving sexual maturity and making important life decisions.

Stereotypes and Aging

Stereotyping the elderly, such as assuming they lack intelligence or independence, is common but inaccurate.
The majority of older adults remain active and engaged in life despite societal assumptions.

Developmental Disabilities

Developmental disabilities are typically present at birth and manifest during childhood, affecting language, learning, and self-care abilities.
Autism spectrum disorder is not the most common developmental disability, counter to common perceptions.

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This quiz explores the principles of holistic health care, emphasizing the importance of addressing all dimensions of wellness. It discusses fundamental human needs, Maslow's hierarchy, and the significance of cultural competence in caregiving. Test your understanding of how to nurture individuals in a holistic manner.

Holistic Health and Human Development

Questions and Answers

The focus of health should be?

The types of wellness are?

Holistic care involves?

Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?

Which of the following is an example of giving holistic care to a resident?

A ____________ is something necessary for a person to survive and grow.

Residents need to feel as if they ______________ in their new home.

The first needs nursing assistants help residents meet are ________________ needs like food and water, rest, and sleep.

Moving a person from her home into a facility can cause _____________.

Residents may feel less of a sense of self-worth as they become _____________ on others.

The highest need a person can achieve, according to Maslow, is _____________ ____________.

Generally, a nursing assistant will not need to understand different cultures to provide better care to residents.

Culture and background do not affect the way people behave when they are ill.

A nursing assistant should respond to new ideas with acceptance rather than prejudice.

People of all cultures tend to be embarrassed about discussing their health.

In the United States, there are only a few different cultures.

Cultural competence is an ongoing process of learning about each person's beliefs.

Which of the following is true of families?

Which of the following is an example of a nuclear family?

Which of the following is the best response by the NA when a resident has his family visiting?

Staff members who are prone to this are at risk for inappropriate relationships with residents.

What is the care team member that families should be referred to when they ask nursing assistants about a resident's diagnosis?

What must nursing assistants maintain when working with residents and their families?

An example of this is, 'Everything will be fine' or, 'It all works out in the end.'

Nursing assistants can answer questions asked by residents and their families as long as the questions are within the NA's ________.

It is important that nursing assistants listen and not do this when residents go to them with their problems.

A resident's religious items must be handled carefully.

Respecting religious beliefs includes letting Muslim residents know about Christianity.

Spiritual needs are different for each person.

Some people consider themselves spiritual but do not believe in a higher power.

Residents who do not believe in God will not feel as strongly about this belief as residents who do.

Believe that they do not know or cannot know if God exists.

Actively deny the existence of any deity (higher power).

Believe that a person can reach Nirvana, the highest spiritual place, after traveling through birth, life, and death.

Baptism that they do not know or cannot know if God exists.

Believe that how a person moves toward enlightenment is determined by karma (the result of actions in this life and past lives that can determine one's destiny in the future lives).

The Five Pillars of this religion include ritual prayer five times daily and donations to the poor and needy.

Believe that God gave them laws and commandments through Moses in the form of the Torah.

A person who does not experience sexual attraction to any gender.

A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the same gender or another gender.

A person who abstains from sexual activity.

Typically a heterosexual man who sometimes wears clothing and other items associated with women.

A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the same sex.

A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the opposite sex.

A woman whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for other women.

Acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.

A person whose gender identity conflicts with his or her birth sex.

The process of changing genders; can include legal procedures, such as changing one's name and/or sex on documents, and medical measures, such as hormone therapy and surgery.

What are two reasons for a lack of sexual expression in long-term care facilities?

_____________ refers to physical changes that can be measured.

________________ means the emotional, social, and physical changes that occur in a person's life.

________________ development is the process of gaining an ability to do such things as walking, drawing, and grasping.

___________ development is the process of children forming a sense of right and wrong.

___________ development focuses on how children think and learn.

___________ development is the process of learning to relate to other people.

_____________ development has to do with the reproductive changes that occur when young people reach puberty.

In which stage of development is playing dress-up in parents' clothing common?

Both genders become fully sexually mature during this stage of development:

Decisions about education, employment, and marriage often occur during this stage:

Which of the following is true of late adulthood?

Making a biased generalization based on distorted ideas about a group is?

Which of the following is a common stereotype about the elderly?

Most older people?

Developmental disabilities are present at birth and emerge during childhood.

Developmental disabilities cause difficulty with language, learning, and self-care.

The most common developmental disability is autism spectrum disorder.

People who have developmental disabilities prefer to be treated like children.

Study Notes

Health and Holistic Care

Human Needs and Development

Maslow's Hierarchy

Cultural Competence

Family Dynamics in Care

Professional Boundaries

Spirituality and Religion

Sexual Orientation and Identity

Developmental Stages

Stereotypes and Aging

The highest need a person can achieve, according to Maslow, is _ .