Name That Disease
Diabetes or (DM)
If you notice that a resident isn't receiving the support they need either from family or the facility, what should you do?
Speak to the nurse (remember your scope of practice)
What is cognition?
The ability to think logically & quickly
Your patient has AD, and it's dinner time, how can you help her so that she's not distracted?
Use dishes without a pattern - such as a white plate
When an inappropriate sexual behavior occurs such as removing clothing, touching one’s own genitals, or trying to touch others inappropriately, the Nursing Assistant should Speak directly and sternly to the resident saying “Stop doing that”
False
She should stay calm & remove the resident to a safe location.
Patients with this diagnosis should NEVER have their toenails trimmed by a NA, Nurse, Etc.
Diabetes or DM - only Podiatrist can trim their toenails
You notice Mr. Butterbean is agitated & frustrated but, it's his bath time and you've got 5 other residents to bathe before the end of your shift.
Mr. Butter bean has Alzheimer's Disease.
What should you do?
Wait until he is least agitated
A resident who sees, hears, smells, tastes, or feels things that are not there is having
Hallucinations
What is a symptom or sign of substance abuse?
Must give 3 in order to receive full credit
1. Red Eyes
2. Dilated Pupils
3. Weight Loss
4. Personality Changes
5. Irritability
Mental illness is a disorder like any physical illness. People with mental illness cannot control their illness through sheer force of will.
True
It's late in the afternoon and Mrs.Macaroni & cheese is getting restless, agitated and she has a diagnosis of AD or Alzheimer's Disease...... What's going on with her?
Sundowners
Your patient, Mrs. Ross insists on doing unsafe activities, as the NA what should you do?
Hint: It starts with a "R"
You should redirect the patient to do other activities
Delirium is the state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly, usually temporary. What can possibly cause it?
Infection
You have a resident admitted to your hall that received a total hip replacement. You may be given instructions from the nurse to care for the resident. Which of the following will you not hear the nurse instruct you for weight-bearing status?
Wheel Chair Weight Bearing
Intellectual disability is a temporary condition; whereas Mental illness is a permanent condition.
False
This person can control & fulfill impulses appropriately
Mentally Healthy
Mrs. Buttered Corn cannot verbalize her desires, what should you do?
Encourage the resident to point, gesture or even act it out.
A resident who is able to get along with others, adapt to change, give and accept love, and takes responsibility for decisions, feelings, and actions can be described as
Mentally Healthy
List 2 out of 3 of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease:
1. Pill rolling
2. Muscle Stiffness
3. Tremors
Anti-embolic stockings is a special stocking that can help with circulation after a knee replacement.
True
A __________is an intense form of anxiety.
Phobia
Your patient believes that her husband’s mind is being controlled by aliens from outer space, but she has not seen the aliens. This would be an example of
Delusions
Michelle doesn’t believe her husband has died, but he died two weeks prior. Michelle is displaying which stage of grieving?
Denial
What is a symptom of CHF or Congestive Heart Failure
Dizziness
Name 2 things: What can ruin a stool specimen if it is included?