Basic Human Needs
What are the two main categories of basic human needs identified in nursing care?
What are physiological needs and psychosocial needs?
What does holistic care mean in the context of healthcare?
What is caring for the whole person—the mind as well as the body?
Name two losses residents may experience when moving into a long-term care facility.
What are loss of spouse or family, and loss of home and personal possessions?
Define cultural diversity.
What is the existence of different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences living together in the world?
Name two positive effects of regular physical activity for residents.
What are lessened risk of illness and improved mood and concentration?
Name two types of families that may be involved in a resident’s care.
What are nuclear families and extended families?
What is the main developmental task of infancy?
What is physical development, such as learning to grasp, lift the head, and crawl?
Name three examples of physiological needs.
What are food and water, protection and shelter, and sleep and rest?
Give an example of how an NA provides holistic care during mealtime.
What is meeting a resident’s physiological need for food and psychosocial need for social interaction by chatting with them during meals?
List two emotional effects of losing independence.
What are poor self-image and feelings of helplessness, sadness, or hopelessness?
Name two aspects of a person’s identity that may be influenced by culture.
What are language and food preferences?
List two harmful effects of inactivity.
What are loss of self-esteem and increased risk of pneumonia or blood clots?
List two ways families may participate in the care of residents.
What are helping to make care decisions and giving support and encouragement?
Name one important development during the toddler stage.
What is improved speech or gaining coordination of limbs?
List two examples of psychosocial needs.
What are love and affection, and acceptance by others?
What should a nursing assistant do if they encounter a sexual situation involving residents?
What is provide privacy, be nonjudgmental, and respect residents’ sexual orientation and gender identity?
How can an NA promote independence for residents?
What is encouraging residents to do as much as possible for themselves and allowing them to make choices?
What should NAs focus on to provide culturally sensitive care?
What is treating residents as they wish to be treated, not as the NA would want to be treated?
How does activity help residents cope with stress?
What is by improving mood, concentration, and increasing energy?
Why should NAs communicate with residents’ families?
What is to keep them informed, answer questions, and show respect for their role?
What is a key feature of the preschool stage?
What is becoming more independent and forming social relationships?
What feelings might a resident experience if their psychosocial needs are not met?
What are frustration, stress, fear, anxiety, anger, aggression, withdrawal, or depression?
How should NAs respond to residents’ spiritual needs?
What is learn about their beliefs, respect their practices, and allow privacy for clergy visits or religious rituals?
Why is it important not to treat adult residents like children?
What is because residents are adults who can make their own choices and should care for themselves as independently as possible?
Why is it important for NAs to learn about residents’ religions or beliefs?
What is to respect their spiritual needs and provide appropriate support or accommodations?
What is one way inactivity can affect a resident’s physical health?
What is causing skin breakdown or pressure ulcers?
How can families help connect residents to the outside world?
What is by visiting, making phone calls, or bringing news and updates?
What cognitive change occurs during the school-age stage?
What is developing a conscience, morals, and self-esteem?
According to Maslow, which needs must be met first before psychosocial needs?
What are physiological needs?
What action should an NA take if they witness unwanted sexual advances?
What is remove the resident from the situation, take them to a safe place, and report to the nurse immediately?
What is one way to support LGBTQ residents’ independence and comfort?
What is respecting their gender identity, pronouns, and ensuring a comfortable environment?
What is one thing NAs should never do regarding residents’ beliefs?
What is try to change someone’s religion or express judgments about a religious group?
Why should NAs encourage activity for residents?
What is to improve body function, sleep, and overall well-being?
What should NAs do when families visit residents?
What is allow privacy for visits and observe and report the effect of visits on residents?
What is a major concern for adolescents?
What is becoming sexually mature and being concerned about acceptance from others?