Human
What is the difference in the cause of Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy?
Down Syndrome: extra 21st chromosome
Cerebral Palsy: brain damage in utero or during birth
Name 3 of the 4 aspects of holistic care (as mentioned in this chapter)
physiological
psychological
social
spiritual
What is the term for actions in this life determining one's destiny in future lives
Karma
What is the category at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Self-actualization
What is the branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats older and elderly adults?
Geriatrics
What is the term for someone who is unsure if God exists or not.
Agnostic
Name 2 basic needs at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of Needs
oxygen, water, food, elimination, and rest
What is the difference between vegetarian and vegan
Vegetarians do not eat meat
Vegans do not eat any animal products
How could you help accommodate a Muslim resident who desires to pray 5 times per day on their prayer rug?
Find a quiet place for them to pray. Talk with your supervisor or activities director to see how this might best be accomplished. (Answers can vary)
At what stage of development is a person totally dependent on others
Infancy
What is it called when a person doesn't eat or eats very little food due to a religious practice?
Fasting
Name 3 basic physiological needs
Food and Water
protection and shelter
activity
sleep and rest
comfort (especially from pain)
When it comes to a resident's religious or spiritual beliefs what are 2 important things for a NA to do.
Be respectful of their beliefs
Do not push your beliefs on them
Be non-judgmental
Allow them to practice their beliefs
Daily Double
How should you treat a person with a developmental disability or intellectual disability different than a person of average ability and intelligence?
School age (5-10)
What are 2 of the 3 ways described in this chapter that NAs can support the emotional needs of families.
Listen
Offer support and encouragement
Refer problems to nurse or social worker
Name 3 basic psychosocial needs
love and affection
acceptance by others
safety and security
self-reliance
contact with others
success and self-esteem
What is a chronic condition (with onset before age 22) that restricts physical and mental ability?
Developmental disability
Name 2 roles family members make in the lives of residents (as described in this chapter)
help residents make care decisions
communicating with the care team
giving support and encouragement
offering assurance to residents (especially when dying)
At what stage do individuals become more sexually mature and have changing hormones that can cause rapid mood swings.
Adolescence (12-18)
Name 3 responses (negative) that a person might experience when losing their independence and moving into a care facility (as discussed in the book)
poor self-image
Anger
Feelings of helplessness, sadness, hopelessness
Feelings of being useless
Increased dependence
Anxiety and depression
When assisting residents, it is important to allow them to maintain as much ___________________ as possible.
independence
What 2 developmental skills does Autism Spectrum Disorder affect?
social skills
communication
What is the term for a variety of people with different backgrounds and experiences living together in the world
At what stage would someone go through a "midlife crisis" and notice changes in metabolism, energy, and skin elasticity?
Middle age (40-65)