Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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What do the terms health and wellness mean?

A

Health- state of being physically, mentally, and socially well.
Wellness- successfully balancing things that happen in everyday life

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2
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Describe what holistic care involves.

A

Physiological and psychosocial needs

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3
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What are psychosocial needs?

A

Social contact, emotions, thoughts, and spirituality

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4
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What is cultural diversity?

A

Refers the variety of people with different background

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5
Q

What is the cultural competence?

A

The ability to understand, respect, and interact with people from other cultures.

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6
Q

If an NA encounters a sexual situation between two consenting residents, what should they do?

A

Provide privacy and leave room

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7
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What should an NA do if she sees a resident being sexually abused?

A

Remove resident and report to nurse right away

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8
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What is a stereotype?

A

Biased generalization about a group

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9
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Why should stereotyping be avoided?

A

Creates prejudices against elderly

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10
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Why is it important for NAs to treat residents who are developmentally disable as adults, regardless of their behavior?

A

To promote independence

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11
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What is an example of physiological need?

A

Sleep

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12
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What is an example of a psychosocial need?

A

Independence

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13
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According to Maslow, what needs to be met first?

A

Physiological needs

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14
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What is extended family?

A

Mother, grandmother, and aunt living together

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15
Q

What would be the best response by the NA if a resident wants to discuss health concerns they have?

A

“I understand you’re scared. Can you tell me more?

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16
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During what state of human development might girls reach puberty?

A

Preadolescence

17
Q

Agnostic

A

A person who believe that he does not know or can not know if God exists

18
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Atheist

A

A person who believes that there is not god.

19
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Buddhism

A

Religion that follows the teaching of Buddha

20
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Christianity

A

Religion that follows the teaching of Jesus Christ

21
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Cultural Diversity

A

variety of people with different backgrounds

22
Q

Cultural competence

A

Ability to understand, respect, and interact with people from other cultures.