Human Development
food and water are the most important type of what needs
What is physiologic
Name 4 ADL's
This type of care takes into account a person's physiologic, psychosocial, social and spiritual needs.
What is Holistic care
descibe what grooming is:
caring for fingernails, hair, shaving and applying makeup.
remember hygeine , and grooming activities are called ADL's
residnets who have restricted mobility are at an increased risk for this:
What is skin deterioration or skin break down.
acceptance by others is a type of this need.
What is a psychosocial need
When asssisting a resident with ADL's we must allow the resident to do
as much as they can for themselves, because it will help with their self esteem and help them feel more independent.
What type of things can affect a resident's sexual needs?
Illness, disability, medication.
Remeber people still have sexual needs or desires as they age.
Pateint comlains of tingling, warmth or burning sensation on skin, what should you do?
Report it to the nurse, it could be a sign of a pressure sore.
Name 5 bony prominences.
ankles, elbows, sacrum, hips, knees, heels, toes and the back of the head.
What is the most common developmental disability?
What is and intellectual disability
Activity is an essential part of a person's life name some benfits of regular physical activity.
Increase energy
If you encounter a sexual situation between two consenting adults, what should you do?
provide privacy and leave the room
How often do you reposition a patient in bed? in a W/C
Every 2 every 1
What does a stage one pressure sore look like and why is it so important to prevent skin breakdown?
may look red, redness is not relieved by removing pressure, may appear to be a different color than surrounding area. Pressure sores can lead to life-threatening infections.
This disability has difficulty in socia situations, being unable to maintain eye contact.
What is autism
What are some physical signs of middle adulthood?
What are wrinkles and gray hair.
What are some things you should not do when it comes to residents spiritual beliefs?
Never try to change their religions, tell people their religion is wrong, express judgement about a religious group, insist that a resident join in religious activities, interfere with their practices or discuss your beliefs or opinions, remember religious beliefs will vary and we must be respectful.
What device is used to keep the bed covers from resting on a patients feet or legs?
What is a bed or foot cradle
Remember you can also use pillows and other positioning devices to keep elbows and heels from resting on the surface of the bed.
Tell me what order you would go in for a bed bath and a few things you need to keep in mind before starting
Test the water make sure it is warm, place a bath blanket over the resident for privacy and only expose the parts of the body you are working on. start with the Face, then arms and armpits, hand, chest, abdomen, legs and feet, back then peri area and buttocks. For peri area, wipe front to back, clean to dirty.
This is a model of needs arranged in order. Physiological needs must be met before pyschosocial and self actualization needs.
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs.
As a NA you communicate often with a resident, listening is one of the most important things you can do, when offering support and encouragement it is important not to
Dismiss resident's feelings with a cliche.
Kosher food and non kosher food cannot come into contact with the same plates this is a religious dietary restriction for what religious group?
Jews
These type of patients may have poor circulation and extra folds of skin that may be difficult to keep dry and clean.
What are overweight patients.
What additive can you add to a bath to relieve itching and irritation?
Gentle massage can help, but what type of areas should we avoid?
oatmeal
discolored areas - could indicate skin is fragile, so avoid those areas and report to the nurse.