Questions and Answers
What are six basic human needs?
Food, water, sleep, comfort, activity, and protection/shelter.
What are six psychosocial needs that humans have?
Love/affection, acceptance by others, safety/security, self-reliance/independence/daily living, contact with others, and success/self-esteem.
The ability to engage in sexual activities continues unless what happens?
Disease or injury occurs.
Residents have the legal right to choose how to express their...
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Nursing assistants must respect residents'...
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What should the nursing assistant do before entering residents' rooms?
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If a nursing assistant encounters a resident being sexually abused, what should he/she do?
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A loss of independence is...
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A nursing assistant should allow a resident to do a task...
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Activities of daily living (ADLs) are...
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NAs should encourage...
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A loss of independence can cause...
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One type of cancer that regular physical activity lessens the risk of is...
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Inactivity can result in a type of infection called...
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The ability to cope with stress is one benefit of regular activity. True or False?
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Nursing assistants can help residents with grooming as needed and requested before scheduled activities. True or False?
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The abbreviation OBRA stands for...
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Regular activity increases appetite. True or False?
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How is the family of today defined?
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A child takes three years from birth to be able to...
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Tantrums are common among...
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Children learn language skills between the ages of 3 to 6. From the ages of 6 to 10, children learn to...
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Three abilities that may be affected by developmental disabilities include...
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Four guidelines for caring for a resident who has an intellectual disability include...
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Uneasiness or fear, often about a situation or condition, is called...
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An intense form of anxiety or fear is called a(n)...
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Which of the following means a lack of interest in activities?
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A false sensory perception, such as a person seeing her mother who has been dead for many years in front of her, is a(n)...
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A persistent false belief, such as a person believing that a resident in the next room can read his thoughts, is a(n)...
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Which of the following types of mental illness is characterized by changing moods, high energy, and big speeches?
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A method of treating mental illness that involves talking about one's problems with mental health professionals is called...
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People in the denial stage may refuse to believe they are...
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Once they start to face the possibility of their death, people may become...
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Once people have begun to believe that they are dying, they may make promises to God, caregivers, or others in a process called...
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As dying people get weaker and symptoms get worse, they may become deeply sad or...
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Many people who are dying are eventually able to accept...
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Legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves are called...
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A living will outlines the medical care a person wants, or does not want, in case he or she becomes...
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A signed, dated, and witnessed legal document that appoints someone else to make medical decisions for a person in the event he or she becomes unable to do so is called...
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Nursing assistants should bathe perspiring residents often; skin should be...
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Residents may not be able to communicate that they are in...
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Changes of position, back massage, skin care, mouth care, and __________ can help relieve pain.
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___________ may be one of the most important things a nursing assistant can do for a resident who is dying. He should pay attention to these conversations.
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_________ can be very important. Holding a dying resident's hand can be very comforting.
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Do not ______ the dying person or his family.
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_______ is usually the last sense to leave the body.
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Give _______ for visits from clergy, family, and friends.
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NAs should not discuss their personal ____________ with residents or their families.
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What are four legal rights to remember when working with residents who are dying?
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After death, the muscles in the body become...
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Caring for a body after death is called...
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After death, the nursing assistant should place drainage pads under the body. These pads are most often needed...
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If family members would like to remain with their loved one's body after death, the NA should...
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Hospice is the term for compassionate care given to...
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Hospice care encourages residents to...
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Hospice goals focus on...
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Focusing on pain relief, comfort, and dignity is called __________ care.
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Study Notes
Basic Human and Psychosocial Needs
- Six basic human needs include food, water, sleep, comfort, activity, and protection/shelter.
- Six psychosocial needs involve love/affection, acceptance, safety/security, independence, social contact, and self-esteem.
Residents' Rights and Independence
- Residents have the right to express their sexuality and maintain their sexual orientation.
- Nursing assistants must respect residents' legal rights and ensure privacy when entering their rooms.
- A loss of independence can significantly affect a person's emotional well-being and may lead to increased dependence.
- Encouraging residents to perform tasks independently promotes self-reliance and enhances self-care.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- ADLs are essential personal care tasks necessary for daily self-care, including grooming and hygiene.
- Nursing assistants should support residents in their self-care, regardless of their proficiency or the time it takes.
Health Impacts of Activity
- Regular physical activity reduces the risk of certain cancers, such as colon cancer.
- Inactivity can lead to urinary tract infections, underscoring the importance of regular movement.
- Engaging in activities can alleviate stress and contribute to overall well-being.
Family Dynamics and Child Development
- Today's family structure is characterized by mutual support among family members.
- Children generally develop crucial skills by certain ages, such as moving and feeding themselves by three years and language skills between three to six years.
Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
- Common psychological issues include anxiety, phobias, apathy, hallucinations, delusions, and bipolar disorder.
- Stages of dealing with death include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, each reflecting different emotional responses.
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Care
- Advance directives, like living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care, empower individuals to dictate their medical treatment preferences.
- Nursing assistants should avoid expressing personal religious or spiritual beliefs when caring for residents.
Dying Process and Postmortem Care
- Key rights for dying residents include refusing treatment, honesty about their condition, freedom from pain, and not facing death alone.
- Postmortem care involves procedures after death, including placing drainage pads under the body and allowing family members to stay with the deceased.
- Hospice care focuses on creating comfort and dignity for dying individuals while encouraging their active participation in care decisions.
Communication and Emotional Support
- Attentive listening and physical touch, such as holding hands, are vital forms of emotional support for dying residents.
- Respecting the dying person's need for privacy and comfort is crucial in providing compassionate care.
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