CNA Test 2 - Chapter 3-4 Questions and Answers

CNA Test 2 - Chapter 3-4 Questions and Answers list 6 psychosocial needs that humans have - love and affection - acceptance by others - safety and security - self reliance - contact with others - success and self esteem Elderly people no longer have sexual urges false the ability to engage in sexual activity continues unless disease or injury occurs true residents have the legal right to choose how to express their sexuality true all elderly people have the same sexual behavior and desires false nursing assistants must respect residents' sexual orientation true the nursing assistant should always knock and wait for a response before entering residents' rooms true if a nursing assistant sees a sexual encounter between consenting adult residents, she should ask them to stop false if a nursing assistant encounters a resident being sexually abused he should take the resident to a safe place and then notify the nurse true care for a person as a whole person disregarding their specific health related situation so caring for their emotional needs holistic care a loss of ________ is very difficult for a person to deal with independence a nursing assistant should allow a resident to do a _______ independently even if it is easier for the NA to do it. task _______ of daily living are personal care tasks a person does every day to care for himself activities NA should encourage _______ regardless of how long it takes or how poorly residents are able to do it self-care a loss of independence can cause increased _______ dependence what are some things that you can do to improve your awareness of your residents' cultures and needs? - ask questions about residents' life - respect differences - be tolerant One type of cancer that regular physical activity lessens the risk of colon type of infection that inactivity can result in urinary tract the ability to cope with this is one benefit of regular activities stress nursing assistants can help residents with this as needed and requested before scheduled activities begin grooming in addition to promoting better eating habits, regular activity increases this appetite abbreviation for federal law that requires that facilities provide an activities program that meets the interests of residents OBRA Mr. Dane's wife died giving birth to their twin girls. Mr. Dane never remarried and raised the girls himself. Which answer best describes this type of family? single-parent family Ms. Cone has lived with her best friend, Ms. Lawrence, since they graduated from college together. They both dated men throughout their lives but were never married. Ms. Cone has a teenage daughter who was raised in their household. Which answer best describes this type of family? extended family Mrs. Rose had three children with her first husband. She divorced him when their youngest child was two years old. Two years later she remarried, and she and her second husband raised her three children as well as one child from his first marriage. Which answer best describes this type of family? blended family Mrs. Parker was married to her husband for thirty years. They lived together with their two children. Which answer best describes this type of family? nuclear family Mr. Potter was married in his twenties. He and his wife moved in with her parents and had three children. Later, when his younger sister was divorced, she also moved in with them. Which answer best describes this type of family? extended family Mr. Barter and Mr. Singer have been in a committed relationship for 15 years. They live with their 10-year-old adopted daughter. Which answer best describes this type of family? nuclear family How is the family of today defined? by support of one another a child takes three years from birth to be able to move around, communicate basic needs, and feed himself false infants develop from the hands to the head false tantrums are common among toddlers true preschool children are too young to know right from wrong false children learn language skills between the ages of 3 to 6 true from the ages of 6 to 10 years children learn to get along with each other true school age children develop cognitively and socially true preadolescents are often easy to get along with and are able to handle more responsibility than they were as younger children true puberty is the stage of growth when secondary sex characteristics such as body hair appear true most adolescents do not feel that peer acceptance is important false adolescents may be moody due to changing hormones and body image concerns true by 19 years of age most young adults have stopped developing physically, psychologically, and socially false one developmental task that most young adults undertake is to choose an occupation or career true middle aged adults usually do not experience any physical changes due to aging true by the time a person reaches late adulthood he must adjust to the effects of aging true older adults have different capabilities depending upon their health true as people age they often become lonely, forgetful, and slow false diseases and illness are not a normal part of aging true many older adults can lead active and healthy lives true prejudice against older people is as unfair as prejudice against racial, ethnic, or religious groups true television and movies often present an accurate image of what it is like to grow old false skin becomes drier and less elastic with age true responses and reflexes quicken as a person ages false appetite increases with age false urinary elimination becomes less frequent in older adults false immunity weakens as a normal part of aging true depression is normal in the elderly false incontinence and loss of ability to think logically are not normal changes of aging true list three abilities that may be affected by developmental disabilities - perform ADLs - communicate - learn list four guidelines for caring for a resident who has an intellectual disability - treat adults as adults - be patient - help teach ADLs - promote independence Uneasiness or fear, often about a situation or condition, is called: anxiety An intense form of anxiety or fear is called a: phobia Which of the following means a lack of interest in activities? apathy A false sensory perception, such as a person seeing her mother who has been dead for many years in front of her, is a: hallucination A persistent false belief, such as a person believing that a resident in the next room can read his thoughts, is a: delusion Which of the following types of mental illness is characterized by changing moods, high energy, and big speeches? bipolar disorder A method of treating mental illness that involves talking about one's problems with mental health professionals is called: psychotherapy Mr. Cane was told two years ago that a tumor in his brain was inoperable and would eventually be fatal. Since that time, he has visited many specialties. Despite receiving the same diagnosis from every doctor, he continues to seek further opinions, insisting that each doctor try to remove the tumor. Which stage of grief is Mr. Cane in? denial Mrs. Tyler is dying of heart disease. One day as her nursing assistant, Annie, is assisting her with personal care, Mrs. Tyler lashes out at her. She tells Annie that she is a dumb girl who is wasting her life and does not deserve the many years she has left to live. Which stage of grief is Mrs. Tyler in? Anger Mr. Lopez is dying of AIDS. He has called all of his friends to say goodbye and has discussed at length with his family the kind of memorial service he would like them to arrange. What stage of grief is Mr. Lopez in? acceptance Ms. Corke has always been lively and happy. Since she has discovered that she has Lou Gehrig's disease, however, her mood has changed drastically. Although she is still healthy enough to do activities, she rarely leaves her room or even changes out of her nightclothes. Which stage of grief is Ms. Corke in? depression Mr. Celasco has had lung cancer for several years. During that time, he has tried to quit smoking but has been unsuccessful. When he finds out that there are no further treatments for him to try, he pledges that he will give up smoking in exchange for a few more years of life. What stage of grief is Mr. Celasco in? bargaining Which of the following is a type of advance directive that appoints someone to make medical decisions for a person in the event he or she becomes unable to do so? durable power of attorney for health care A type of advance directive that outlines the medical care a person wants, or does not want, in case he or she becomes unable to make those decisions is called living will When medical personnel are instructed not to perform CPR if a person's breathing or heartbeat stops, it is referred to as a: do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order Nursing assistants should _______ perspiring residents often; skin should be clean and dry. bathe Residents may not be able to communicate that they are in _______ Das should observe for signs and report them. pain Changes of position, back massage, skin care, mouth care, and proper body _______ may help relieve pain. alignment _______ may be one of the most important things a nursing assistant can do for a resident who is dying. He should pay attention to these conversations. listening _______ can be very important. Holding a dying resident's hand can be comforting. touch Do not _______ the dying person or his family. Do not deny that death is approaching, and do not tell the resident that anyone knows how or when it will happen. avoid _______ is usually the last sense to leave the body. hearing Give _______ for visits from clergy, family, and friends. privacy NAs should not discuss their personal _______ or spiritual beliefs with residents or their families or make recommendations. religious List three legal rights to remember when working with residents who are dying. - right to refuse treatment - right to have visitors - right to privacy After death, the muscles in the body become _______. stiff and rigid Caring for a body after death is called _______. postmortem care After death, the NA should place drainage pads under the body. These pads are most often needed _______ under the perineum If family members would like to remain with their loved one's body after death, the NA should _______. let them do so Hospice is the term for compassionate care given to _______. residents who are dying Hospice care encourages residents to _______. participate in their own care as much as possible Focusing on pain relief, comfort, and dignity is called _______ care. palliative