Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

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What is the age range for children in the preschool stage?

  • 6 to 10 years
  • birth to 12 months
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 6 years (correct)

What does palliative care primarily focus on?

  • Pain relief and comfort (correct)
  • Teaching self-care skills
  • Accelerating recovery
  • Curing the resident's illness

Which of the following is a sign that an individual may be approaching death?

  • Sharper vision
  • Decreasing blood pressure (correct)
  • Warm, dry skin
  • Heightened sense of touch

What is the typical age range for children who begin developing language skills, cooperating in play, and learning right from wrong?

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Which attitude is most helpful in hospice work?

<p>Being sensitive to individual needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a nursing assistant observes abusive behavior from a family member towards a resident, what should she do first?

<p>Report it to the nurse immediately. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When caring for a dying resident with a diminished sense, the nursing assistant should primarily focus on:

<p>Observing body language. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a nursing assistant give emotional support to a resident who is dying?

<p>By listening more. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One way a nursing assistant can respect the rights of a resident who is dying is to:

<p>Promote privacy for the resident. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a part of "The Dying Person's Bill of Rights"?

<p>I have the right to have my questions answered honestly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In infants, physical development moves from:

<p>The head down. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the special care that focuses on the dignity and comfort of a dying person?

<p>Hospice. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The NA's responsibility regarding postmortem care includes which of the following:

<p>Placing drainage pads where needed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Infancy

The stage of development from birth to 12 months.

Toddler

The stage of development from ages 1 to 3 years.

Preschool age

The developmental stage for children ages 3 to 6 years.

Advance directives

Legal documents that outline a resident's wishes for medical care if they cannot communicate them.

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Palliative care

Medical care aimed at providing relief from pain and improving the quality of life.

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Reporting Abuse

A nursing assistant should report abusive behavior to the nurse immediately.

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Body Language in Care

When caring for a dying resident, it is important to observe their body language.

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Emotional Support for Dying Residents

An NA can give emotional support by listening more to the resident.

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Respecting Dying Residents' Rights

Promote privacy for the resident who is dying to respect their rights.

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Dying Person's Bill of Rights

A right includes having questions answered honestly during the dying process.

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Physical Development in Infants

Physical development in infants moves from the head down as they grow.

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Hospice Care

Hospice is specialized care focusing on the dignity and comfort of dying persons.

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Postmortem Care Responsibilities

Responsibilities include placing drainage pads where needed.

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Study Notes

Nursing Assistant Responsibilities Concerning Dying Residents

  • Abusive Behavior Report: Immediately report abusive behavior by family members to the nurse.
  • Dying Resident Care: Observe the resident's body language and listen attentively to understand their needs. Avoid unnecessary questions or interventions.
  • Emotional Support: Focus on providing listening support, rather than sharing personal beliefs.
  • Respecting Rights: Promote privacy and honor advance directives. Do not get involved in medical decision disagreements.
  • The Dying Person's Bill of Rights: The resident has the right to honest answers to their questions.

Hospice Care

  • Definition: Hospice care focuses on the dignity and comfort of the dying person.
  • Postmortem Care: The NA's role includes placement of drainage pads, but removing tubes/equipment is outside their scope.

Child Development Stages

  • Infancy (Birth - 12 Months): Development progresses from head down.
  • Toddler (1 - 3 Years): Key developmental milestones include speaking, limb coordination, and bladder/bowel control.
  • Preschool (3 - 6 Years): Development includes language skills, cooperative play, and learning right from wrong.
  • School-age (6 - 10 Years): Continued development includes improved language skills, social cooperation, and moral development.

Advance Directives

  • Honoring Directives: Advance directives must be honored. NAs should not interfere with or challenge these decisions.

Palliative Care

  • Focus: Palliative care provides pain relief and comfort.

Approaching Death

  • Physical Changes: Decreasing blood pressure is a sign of approaching death.
  • Sensory Changes: Hearing is usually the last sense to diminish.

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