Chapter 4 MCQ The nursing assistant acute, subacute, and long-term ca
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The following are all human needs except:
A. Self-actualization
C. Holistic age B. Safety and security
C. Holistic age
D. Physiological
b. understand and respect their special needs.
Accept differences and try to accommodate the needs of each When caring for people from different cultures, you should try to:
patient. Take advantage of opportunities to learn about a variety a. avoid talking to them.
of cultures. This will help you to appreciate cultural differences and b. understand and respect their special needs.
recognize the needs of particular patients. It is important for you to c. encourage them to change their beliefs while in your facility.
understand and respect the needs of your patients and to support d. pretend that the cultural differences do not exist.
them in any way you can.
Nursing home patients may have additional feelings of loss related
to:
A. Losing their permanent home
D. All of the above
B. Loss of income
C. Loss of personal routines
D. All of the above
Self-center behavior can be a result of:
A. a weak character
B. illness or loneliness B. illness or loneliness
C. watching too much television
D. too much medication
According to Abraham Maslow which of the basic human needs
is the most essential?
D. Physiological
A. Self esteem
Maslow states that the physiological needs of food, water, oxygen,
B. Safety and security
sleep and sex are the most essential.
C.Belongingness and love
D. Physiological
Needs to be met first: 1. Physiological (food, water, oxygen, sleep,
sex); followed by: The following are terms associated with the needs described in
2. Safety and Security (stability, protection from danger), 3. Be- Maslow's Hierarchy. Arrange the following items in the correct
longingness and love (being accepted and loved), 4. Self-esteem order of priority: Belongingness and love, Safety and Security,
(achieving, gaining respect), 5. Self-Actualization (realizing one's Self-Actualization , Physiological, Self-esteem
potential).
D. All of the above.
How might the Nursing Assistant promote a patient's self-esteem
By treating patients with respect and encouraging the patient
needs?
to do as much as he or she can on their own, helps to raise
A. Listen and respond to patients when they talk.
self-esteem. Showing respect involves showing that you care by
B. Praise patients' accomplishments honestly.
being responsive and listening to a patient's feelings, losses or
C. Help with dressing and grooming when required.
fears. Be supportive, but be honest as well. False assurances do
D. All of the above.
not help a patient.
At times you will have to deal with a patients whose behavior is
Aggressive
upsetting, uncooperative, unpleasant, or demanding.
As much as possible, try to put yourself in the patient's place.
The patient is clenching his fists, is agitated, and using profanities.
Recognize that usually the difficult behavior is not directed toward
The patient's behavior is:
you. It is the patient's way of trying to cope with a different situation.
Agressive or Demanding
At times you will have to deal with a patients whose behavior is
Demanding upsetting, uncooperative, unpleasant, or demanding.
If you feel yourself becoming frustrated with a patient, excuse This patient demands constant attention, yet no matter how much
yourself and calm down outside the room. Always discuss serious you try to do for them, they continue to complain. The patient's
problems with our supervisor. behavior is:
Self-centered or Demanding
A. Soothe the patient but let the patient know it is all right to cry. What should you do if a patient starts to cry?
Sometime patients express their feelings by crying. Try to soothe A. Soothe the patient but let the patient know it is all right to cry.
crying patients, but do not try to make them stop crying. Let them B. Ignore the emotion to avoid embarrassing the patient.
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know that it is all right to cry and that you will listen and help in C. Ask the patient to stop crying because it upset others.
any way you can. D. Say "Don't worry, you're going to be fine."
D. shouting as patients.
If you feel yourself becoming frustrated with a patient, excuse
You should always avoid:
yourself (if it is safe to do so) and calm down outside the room.Al-
A. direct eye contact with patients/
ways avoid any violent behaviors such as shouting at the pa-
B. the people who come to visit a patient.
tient, striking the patient, threatening or belittling the patient, or
C. soothing patients.
slamming the door, showing furniture, and so on. Recognize that
D. shouting as patients.
usually the difficult behavior is not directed toward you. It is the
patient's way of coping with a situation.
If a patient is unconscious, you should assume that the patient:
d. can hear and understand you.
a. can only hear words spoken very loudly.
As a general rule, always assume that a patient can hear and
b. cannot hear anything you say.Incorrect.
understand you, even if the patient is unconscious. In the patient's
c. has no mental abilities.
presence, say only what you would want him or her to hear.
d. can hear and understand you.
a. depression.
Loss of interest in eating is often a sign of:
Sometimes feelings of loss, loneliness, boredom, or uselessness
a. depression.
become overwhelming. The patient may withdraw from activities
b. aggressive behavior.
and from relationships with others. The patient may also lose
c. demanding behavior.
interest in eating or caring for herself or himself (withdrawal and
d. self-centered behavior.
depression.)
d. identify yourself when you enter the patient's room. If a patient has a sight impairment, it is always a good idea to:
There are many ways to provide for patient needs, including needs a. speak very slowly.
for respect and dignity. Always knock or announce yourself before b. stand at least 3 feet away from the patient.
entering a room or closed curtains. c. begin procedures without explaining what you will be doing.
b. stand at least 3 feet away from the patient. d. identify yourself when you enter the patient's room.
Karen is working with Mr. Ahn, who lives in a long-term care facility.
She encourages him to make his own decisions about what to do
each day. She helps him with dressing and grooming, but lets him
d. self-esteem. do as much as he can himself. These activities help provide for Mr.
By treating an elderly patient with respect and encouraging him to Ahn's need for:
do as much as he can on his own, you help raise his self-esteem. a. security.
b. spirituality.
c. shelter.
d. self-esteem.
c. allow the patient to express feelings and concerns. To help a patient adjust to an illness, you should:
A period of illness is a stressful time for patients and their families. a. try to limit the number of decisions the patient has to make.
False assurances will not help the patient at all. Listening and b. assure the patient that everything will be all right.
acknowledging your patient's feelings will help reduce fears and c. allow the patient to express feelings and concerns.
inspire their confidence in you. d. tell the patient not to feel sad.
b. back away. If a patient becomes physically threatening, the first thing you
Sometimes mental illness, confusion, or the effects of medication should do is:
may cause the patient to become physically, sexually, or verbally a. restrain the patient.
abusive. Your first task is to protect yourself, the patient, and other b. back away.
patients from harm. Do not fight back physically. Backing away is c. lock the patient in a room.
usually a sufficient defense against a patient. d. call the security department of your facility.
According to Abraham Maslow, which category of human need
a. Physiological
must be satisfied before any other?
Everyone has certain basic needs. Abraham Maslow arranged
a. Physiological
human needs into a hierarchy - an order of priority. According
b. Safety and security
to Maslow, needs at the lower levels of the pyramid have to be
c. Belongingness and love
satisfied before a person can try to meet higher level needs.
d. Self-actualization
b. Give that patient the same care she gives any other patient.
Marissa feels that one of her patients is strongly prejudiced against
Certain patients may have prejudice against people of particular
her. What should she do?
ethnic group or race. All patients, no matter how unpleasant their
a. Refuse to care for the patient unless this attitude changes.
attitudes, deserve from you the same high level of care. Under-
b. Give that patient the same care she gives any other patient.
standing a person's behavior stems from his or her background
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The following are all human needs except:
A. Self-actualization
C. Holistic age B. Safety and security
C. Holistic age
D. Physiological
b. understand and respect their special needs.
Accept differences and try to accommodate the needs of each When caring for people from different cultures, you should try to:
patient. Take advantage of opportunities to learn about a variety a. avoid talking to them.
of cultures. This will help you to appreciate cultural differences and b. understand and respect their special needs.
recognize the needs of particular patients. It is important for you to c. encourage them to change their beliefs while in your facility.
understand and respect the needs of your patients and to support d. pretend that the cultural differences do not exist.
them in any way you can.
Nursing home patients may have additional feelings of loss related
to:
A. Losing their permanent home
D. All of the above
B. Loss of income
C. Loss of personal routines
D. All of the above
Self-center behavior can be a result of:
A. a weak character
B. illness or loneliness B. illness or loneliness
C. watching too much television
D. too much medication
According to Abraham Maslow which of the basic human needs
is the most essential?
D. Physiological
A. Self esteem
Maslow states that the physiological needs of food, water, oxygen,
B. Safety and security
sleep and sex are the most essential.
C.Belongingness and love
D. Physiological
Needs to be met first: 1. Physiological (food, water, oxygen, sleep,
sex); followed by: The following are terms associated with the needs described in
2. Safety and Security (stability, protection from danger), 3. Be- Maslow's Hierarchy. Arrange the following items in the correct
longingness and love (being accepted and loved), 4. Self-esteem order of priority: Belongingness and love, Safety and Security,
(achieving, gaining respect), 5. Self-Actualization (realizing one's Self-Actualization , Physiological, Self-esteem
potential).
D. All of the above.
How might the Nursing Assistant promote a patient's self-esteem
By treating patients with respect and encouraging the patient
needs?
to do as much as he or she can on their own, helps to raise
A. Listen and respond to patients when they talk.
self-esteem. Showing respect involves showing that you care by
B. Praise patients' accomplishments honestly.
being responsive and listening to a patient's feelings, losses or
C. Help with dressing and grooming when required.
fears. Be supportive, but be honest as well. False assurances do
D. All of the above.
not help a patient.
At times you will have to deal with a patients whose behavior is
Aggressive
upsetting, uncooperative, unpleasant, or demanding.
As much as possible, try to put yourself in the patient's place.
The patient is clenching his fists, is agitated, and using profanities.
Recognize that usually the difficult behavior is not directed toward
The patient's behavior is:
you. It is the patient's way of trying to cope with a different situation.
Agressive or Demanding
At times you will have to deal with a patients whose behavior is
Demanding upsetting, uncooperative, unpleasant, or demanding.
If you feel yourself becoming frustrated with a patient, excuse This patient demands constant attention, yet no matter how much
yourself and calm down outside the room. Always discuss serious you try to do for them, they continue to complain. The patient's
problems with our supervisor. behavior is:
Self-centered or Demanding
A. Soothe the patient but let the patient know it is all right to cry. What should you do if a patient starts to cry?
Sometime patients express their feelings by crying. Try to soothe A. Soothe the patient but let the patient know it is all right to cry.
crying patients, but do not try to make them stop crying. Let them B. Ignore the emotion to avoid embarrassing the patient.
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know that it is all right to cry and that you will listen and help in C. Ask the patient to stop crying because it upset others.
any way you can. D. Say "Don't worry, you're going to be fine."
D. shouting as patients.
If you feel yourself becoming frustrated with a patient, excuse
You should always avoid:
yourself (if it is safe to do so) and calm down outside the room.Al-
A. direct eye contact with patients/
ways avoid any violent behaviors such as shouting at the pa-
B. the people who come to visit a patient.
tient, striking the patient, threatening or belittling the patient, or
C. soothing patients.
slamming the door, showing furniture, and so on. Recognize that
D. shouting as patients.
usually the difficult behavior is not directed toward you. It is the
patient's way of coping with a situation.
If a patient is unconscious, you should assume that the patient:
d. can hear and understand you.
a. can only hear words spoken very loudly.
As a general rule, always assume that a patient can hear and
b. cannot hear anything you say.Incorrect.
understand you, even if the patient is unconscious. In the patient's
c. has no mental abilities.
presence, say only what you would want him or her to hear.
d. can hear and understand you.
a. depression.
Loss of interest in eating is often a sign of:
Sometimes feelings of loss, loneliness, boredom, or uselessness
a. depression.
become overwhelming. The patient may withdraw from activities
b. aggressive behavior.
and from relationships with others. The patient may also lose
c. demanding behavior.
interest in eating or caring for herself or himself (withdrawal and
d. self-centered behavior.
depression.)
d. identify yourself when you enter the patient's room. If a patient has a sight impairment, it is always a good idea to:
There are many ways to provide for patient needs, including needs a. speak very slowly.
for respect and dignity. Always knock or announce yourself before b. stand at least 3 feet away from the patient.
entering a room or closed curtains. c. begin procedures without explaining what you will be doing.
b. stand at least 3 feet away from the patient. d. identify yourself when you enter the patient's room.
Karen is working with Mr. Ahn, who lives in a long-term care facility.
She encourages him to make his own decisions about what to do
each day. She helps him with dressing and grooming, but lets him
d. self-esteem. do as much as he can himself. These activities help provide for Mr.
By treating an elderly patient with respect and encouraging him to Ahn's need for:
do as much as he can on his own, you help raise his self-esteem. a. security.
b. spirituality.
c. shelter.
d. self-esteem.
c. allow the patient to express feelings and concerns. To help a patient adjust to an illness, you should:
A period of illness is a stressful time for patients and their families. a. try to limit the number of decisions the patient has to make.
False assurances will not help the patient at all. Listening and b. assure the patient that everything will be all right.
acknowledging your patient's feelings will help reduce fears and c. allow the patient to express feelings and concerns.
inspire their confidence in you. d. tell the patient not to feel sad.
b. back away. If a patient becomes physically threatening, the first thing you
Sometimes mental illness, confusion, or the effects of medication should do is:
may cause the patient to become physically, sexually, or verbally a. restrain the patient.
abusive. Your first task is to protect yourself, the patient, and other b. back away.
patients from harm. Do not fight back physically. Backing away is c. lock the patient in a room.
usually a sufficient defense against a patient. d. call the security department of your facility.
According to Abraham Maslow, which category of human need
a. Physiological
must be satisfied before any other?
Everyone has certain basic needs. Abraham Maslow arranged
a. Physiological
human needs into a hierarchy - an order of priority. According
b. Safety and security
to Maslow, needs at the lower levels of the pyramid have to be
c. Belongingness and love
satisfied before a person can try to meet higher level needs.
d. Self-actualization
b. Give that patient the same care she gives any other patient.
Marissa feels that one of her patients is strongly prejudiced against
Certain patients may have prejudice against people of particular
her. What should she do?
ethnic group or race. All patients, no matter how unpleasant their
a. Refuse to care for the patient unless this attitude changes.
attitudes, deserve from you the same high level of care. Under-
b. Give that patient the same care she gives any other patient.
standing a person's behavior stems from his or her background
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