Chapter 4 Flashcards
What should the NA do first when caring for a resident who has a visual impairment?
Knock on door, introduce yourself, and greet patient
How can a NA explain the position of objects to a resident who has a visual impairment?
Imaginary clock
When speaking with a resident who has a hearing impairment, whose face should the light be on?
The nursing assistant
What are other methods of communication if a person cannot speak?
Ask them to write it down
What is an artificial airway?
Any tube inserted in respiratory tract
Why should an NA explain procedures and introduce themselves to a resident who is unconscious?
Residents may be able to hear
The medical term for difficulty breathing is __
Dyspnea
A resident starts sleeping with a doll she had when she was a little girl. This is an example of which defense mechanism?
Regression
A resident refuse to believe her diagnosis of a terminal illness. This is an example of which defense mechanism?
Denial
What is true able anxiety?
A person may not always know why she feels anxious
Major depressive disorder is also known as?
Clinical Depression
Describe anger
Natural emotion with many causes
If a resident becomes combative, the best response by the NA would be to…?
Stay at a safe distance from a resident
If a residents exhibits inappropriate sexual behavior, what would be the best response by the NA be??
The Na should try to distract the resident
What should a person be able to identify when she is orientated?
Who they, are correct year, facility she lives in
