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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?
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Which of the following is an example of giving holistic care to a resident?
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A ____________ is something necessary for a person to survive and grow.
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Residents need to feel as if they ______________ in their new home.
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The first needs nursing assistants help residents meet are ________________ needs like food and water, rest, and sleep.
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Moving a person from her home into a facility can cause _____________.
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Residents may feel less of a sense of self-worth as they become _____________ on others.
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The highest need a person can achieve, according to Maslow, is _____________ ____________.
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Generally, a nursing assistant will not need to understand different cultures to provide better care to residents.
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Culture and background do not affect the way people behave when they are ill.
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A nursing assistant should respond to new ideas with acceptance rather than prejudice.
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People of all cultures tend to be embarrassed about discussing their health.
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In the United States, there are only a few different cultures.
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Cultural competence is an ongoing process of learning about each person's beliefs.
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Which of the following is true of families?
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Which of the following is an example of a nuclear family?
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Which of the following is the best response by the NA when a resident has his family visiting?
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Staff members who are prone to this are at risk for inappropriate relationships with residents.
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What is the care team member that families should be referred to when they ask nursing assistants about a resident's diagnosis?
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What must nursing assistants maintain when working with residents and their families?
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An example of this is, 'Everything will be fine' or, 'It all works out in the end.'
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Nursing assistants can answer questions asked by residents and their families as long as the questions are within the NA's ________.
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It is important that nursing assistants listen and not do this when residents go to them with their problems.
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A resident's religious items must be handled carefully.
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Respecting religious beliefs includes letting Muslim residents know about Christianity.
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Spiritual needs are different for each person.
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Some people consider themselves spiritual but do not believe in a higher power.
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Residents who do not believe in God will not feel as strongly about this belief as residents who do.
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Believe that they do not know or cannot know if God exists.
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Actively deny the existence of any deity (higher power).
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Believe that a person can reach Nirvana, the highest spiritual place, after traveling through birth, life, and death.
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Baptism that they do not know or cannot know if God exists.
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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).
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The Five Pillars of this religion include ritual prayer five times daily and donations to the poor and needy.
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Believe that God gave them laws and commandments through Moses in the form of the Torah.
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A person who does not experience sexual attraction to any gender.
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A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the same gender or another gender.
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A person who abstains from sexual activity.
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Typically a heterosexual man who sometimes wears clothing and other items associated with women.
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A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the same sex.
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A person whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for people of the opposite sex.
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A woman whose physical, emotional, and/or romantic attraction is for other women.
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Acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.
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A person whose gender identity conflicts with his or her birth sex.
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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.
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What are two reasons for a lack of sexual expression in long-term care facilities?
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_____________ refers to physical changes that can be measured.
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________________ means the emotional, social, and physical changes that occur in a person's life.
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________________ development is the process of gaining an ability to do such things as walking, drawing, and grasping.
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___________ development is the process of children forming a sense of right and wrong.
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___________ development focuses on how children think and learn.
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___________ development is the process of learning to relate to other people.
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_____________ development has to do with the reproductive changes that occur when young people reach puberty.
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In which stage of development is playing dress-up in parents' clothing common?
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Both genders become fully sexually mature during this stage of development:
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Decisions about education, employment, and marriage often occur during this stage:
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Which of the following is true of late adulthood?
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Making a biased generalization based on distorted ideas about a group is?
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Which of the following is a common stereotype about the elderly?
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Most older people?
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Developmental disabilities are present at birth and emerge during childhood.
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Developmental disabilities cause difficulty with language, learning, and self-care.
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The most common developmental disability is autism spectrum disorder.
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People who have developmental disabilities prefer to be treated like children.
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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.