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?
Physiological and psychosocial
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?
The existence of different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences living together in the world?
What is Cultural Diversity
Name four positive effects of regular physical activity for residents.
•Lessens risk of illnesses
•Relieves symptoms of depression
•Improves mood and concentration
•Improves body function
•Lowers risk of falls
•Improves sleep
•Improves ability to cope with stress
•Increases energy
•Increases appetite
True or False:
Families should never help make decisions for the resident
What is FALSE
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 is air, water, food, sleep, shelter, clothing, and warmth.
Give an example of how an NA provides holistic care during mealtime.
Talking with the resident while feeding them.
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 one harmful effect of inactivity.
What are loss of self-esteem
What is DNR stand for?
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
Name one important development during the toddler stage.
What is improved speech or gaining coordination of limbs?
List two examples of psychosocial needs.
What is the need for acceptance, feeling valued and understood, belonging.
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?
True or False: NAs should treat residents as they wish to be treated, not as the NAs would want to be treated?
What is True
What improves mood, concentration, and increases energy?
What is activity
What is an advanced directive?
What are the Legal documents that allow people to choose what medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves?
What is a key feature of the preschool stage?
What is becoming more independent and forming social relationships?
How can unmet psychosocial needs interfere with residents’ health? Give one example.
What are:
Chronic stress, Poor health, Weak motivation for self-care, not being able to cope emotionally, Worsening chronic conditions, Reduced quality of life
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?
You should never treat a resident like a .....
Child
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? Think of lying in bed ALL day..
What is causing skin breakdown or pressure ulcers?
What is a living will?
What is a document that outlines the medical care a person wants, or does not want, in case she becomes unable to make those decisions
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?
Yes or NO: Should NAs encourage activity for residents if they do not want to participate?
YES
What is a durable power of attorney for health care?
What is a signed, dated, and witnessed legal document that appoints someone else to make the medical decisions for a person in the event she becomes unable to do so.
What is a major concern for adolescents?
What is becoming sexually mature and being concerned about acceptance from others?
In order, what are Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from bottom to top of the pyramid?
What are:
Physiological needs
Safety and security
Self-Esteem
Self-actualization
When encountering a sexual situation, what are 2 particularly important things an NA can do?
What are RESPECT and PRIVACY
How much should residents do for themselves?
As much as possible
What is the definition of bias?
What is prejudice
True or False:
Activity decreases the risks of falls
What is TRUE
What are three signs that a resident is near death?
Decreased respirations
Decreased vital signs
Loss of consciousness