All About Those ADL's
Oh So Soft Skills
Mastering Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Growth
Cultural Awareness and Family Roles
Don't Drop 'Em: The Art of Positions and Transfers
100

These are daily self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting? 

What are Activities of Daily Living (ADL )

100

These are qualities that are most important to practice, including communication, empathy and compassion.

What are soft skills

100

This level of Maslow’s hierarchy includes food, water, and rest?

What is Physiological needs 

100

This is the importance of respecting a resident’s traditions and beliefs

What is Cultural awareness

100

This position places a resident sitting up at a 45–60° angle

What is Fowler’s position 

200

A CNA should always do this before assisting a resident with an ADL to maintain safety and respect?

What is Wash hands and explain the procedure 

200

This soft skill is demonstrated by being punctual, maintaining confidentiality, and dressing professionally?

What is professionalism

200

This is prejudice or discrimination against older adult

What is Ageism

200

If a CNA is unsure about a resident’s cultural preference, they should do this 

What is ask respectfully or consult care plan 

200

This device should always be used when assisting a resident who can assist with their own transfers

What is a gait belt

300


By doing this  with ADL's helps maintain independence and dignity

What is encourage a resident to do as much as possible during ADLs?

300

This soft skill helps CNAs build trust and positive relationships with residents and families?

What is Empathy/Communication

300

Understanding human development  is important for CNAs because?

What is it provide age-appropriate care

300

This is a term for generalized beliefs about a group of people that may not be accurate

What is a Stereotype 

300

This is why turning and repositioning a resident every two hours important

What is prevents pressure injuries and skin breakdown

400

 The CNA should do this  if a resident refuses a task like a bath or meal? 

What is  Respect the choice and report to the nurse 

400

This soft skill is key when interacting with upset family member who is voicing their concerns?

What is Active listening 

400

Love, friendship, and belonging are part of this level 

What is Love & Belonging

400

In some cultures, this is how are healthcare decisions made

What is collectively by the family 

400

A CNA must perform these safety checks a before using a Hoyer lift

What is lock wheels, check equipment, communicate, have a teammate assist wheels and secure sling

500

These are examples of essential self-care tasks that maintain physical and emotional well-being?

What is Ambulating, Grooming,Toileting, Dressing, and Eating.

500

This type of communication/soft skill uses facial expressions, posture, and gestures to convey messages?

Nonverbal communication

500

 This is reaching one’s full potential and when personal growth occurs  

What is Self-actualization

500

This is how CNAs  can demonstrate culturally sensitive care

What is use respectful language, honor traditions, avoid assumptions 

500

This is the side-lying position with pillows supporting the back and knees called

What is a Lateral position