MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS Flashcards
When caring for a client from another country, the nurse aide SHOULD
BE SENSITIVE TO THE CLIENT’S CULTURAL NEEDS.
If a nurse aide finds a client who is sad and crying,
the nurse aide should
ASK THE CLIENT IF SOMETHING IS WRONG.
The doctor has told a resident that his cancer is growing and there are no more treatment options. When the resident tells the nurse aide that there is a mistake, the nurse aide should
UNDERSTAND THAT DENIAL IS A NORMAL REACTION.
A resident’s daughter expresses concern because her father, who has Parkinson’s disease, appears “stuck” at times and stands still, unable to walk. The nurse aide should tell the daughter that
THIS IS A COMMON SIGN OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE.
A client with Alzheimer’s disease wanders from
room to room moving the belongings of other clients
to different locations. Alert and oriented clients are
angry that their things have been moved. The nurse
aide SHOULD
FIND THE MISSING ARTICLES AND RETURN THEM.
One of the major causes of depression in the elderly is
INABILITY TO RUN THEIR OWN LIVES.
Whenever a patient visits the care facility for a short
period of time only, to give their usual caregivers a ‘break,’ this is called
RESPITE CARE.
When you empathize with residents, you are
PUTTING YOURSELF IN THEIR PLACE.
The term used when a person repeats a phrase or action over and over is called
PERSEVERATION.
Sexual desire and activity in the elderly
MAY BE A NATURAL ACT.
A rehabilitation patient is experiencing anger, depression, and hostility. What action should the CNA take?
PROVIDE SUPPORT AND REALISTIC REASSURANCE
The client looks forward to playing Bingo each
morning. The best action for the nurse aide is to
PLAN THE CLIENT’S SCHEDULE SO CLIENT IS
BATHED AND DRESSED IN TIME FOR BINGO.
13.Mrs. Thompson is confused. The nurse aide should
HELP THE CLIENT TO RECOGNIZE FAMILIAR THINGS
AND PEOPLE
If an alert and oriented client touches a nurse aide
inappropriately, the nurse aide’s BEST response is to
STEP BACK AND ASK THE CLIENT NOT TO DO IT
AGAIN.
Ms. Fleming, a resident who has recently been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, has accused the nursing assistants in her unit of taking
poor care of her and causing her disease to get worse. What stage of grief is Ms. Fleming in?
ANGER
You can assist clients with their spiritual needs by
ENCOURAGING THEM TO TALK ABOUT THEIR BELIEFS.
17.What is usually the final stage of dying?
ACCEPTANCE
A resident who is disoriented
IS CONFUSED AS TO TIME AND PLACE.
A good listening approach to use when communicating with residents is to
SIT BESIDE THE RESIDENT.
All behavior has meaning to the
PERSON DOING THE BEHAVIOR.
Mrs. Patton’s husband died several months ago. She continues to talk about him and expects him to
come visit daily. She is experiencing
DENIAL.
Mr. Schwartz is concerned about his son and asks to speak to his rabbi. The nurse aid should
ASK THE NURSE TO CONTACT MR. SCHWARTZ’S RABBI AND INVITE HIM TO VISIT.
The learning and behaviors of a group passed from one generation to the next
CULTURE.
Delusions are defined as
FALSE BELIEFS BASED ON MISINTERPRETATIONS.
While helping a resident, the resident hits you. What should you do?
REPORT THE INCIDENT TO THE CHARGE NURSE
A nurse aide who is active in her church is as-
signed to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD
RESPECT THE CLIENT’S BELIEFS AND DO NOT TRY
TO CHANGE THEM.
A client’s psychological needs
ARE NURTURED WHEN CLIENTS ARE TREATED LIKE
INDIVIDUALS.
A confused and disoriented client is begging to go
home. The nurse aide’s BEST response to this client is
ASK THE CLIENT TO TALK ABOUT THEIR HOME.
Mrs. Lee is an alert, demanding resident who uses the call signal often. If you don’t answer it immediately, she yells, “Help! Help! “When you answer the call signal, her requests are never urgent. She speaks sharply to you when you are in the room. Mrs. Lee is
demonstrating
ANXIETY OR FEAR.
Nurse aides can provide a client with a sense of security by
EXPLAINING ALL ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES.
If a resident refuses to eat a certain food because of a religious preference, the CNA should
NOTIFY THE DIETICIAN OF THE DIETARY
RESTRICTION.
A way to care for a resident suffering from depression would be to
MAKE SURE THE RESIDENT WEARS THEIR GLASSES AND HEARING AID.
A resident’s wife recently died. The resident is now
staying in his room all the time and eating very little.
What is the best response by the nurse aide?
UNDERSTAND THAT HE IS GRIEVING AND OFFER
HIM CHANCES TO TALK
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD
TALK IN A SLOW, CALM, REASSURING MANNER.
The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD
TALK IN A CALM, AND REASSURING MANNER.
A terminally ill resident, John Castillo, visits with
his family. He discusses his funeral arrangements with
them. He lets them know that he is concerned about
their well-being after he is gone. He says he wants to
spend as much time as possible with them before he
dies. Mr. Castillo is going through the ________ stage of
grief.
ACCEPTANCE
What are the parts that make up the whole person?
SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE,
SOCIAL
Mrs. Branden is a resident at your LTC facility. She
is diagnosed with depression. The best way for you to
help Mrs. Branden is to
SPEND TIME WITH HER, JUST LISTENING OR
SITTING QUIETLY.
Mr. Tyler states that he wants to commit suicide.
What should the CNA do?
STAY AND TALK WITH HIM AND CALL FOR HELP
- A patient who has been depressed and complaining of feeling hopeless suddenly appears happier one morning and says that everything is okay now. What should the nurse aide do?
NOTIFY THE NURSE AND OTHER STAFF MEMBERS OF THE SUDDEN CHANGE
A patient with Stage IV lung cancer has not been eating or sleeping well and has lost interest in activities. These behaviors may indicate
DEPRESSION.
The normal aging process is BEST defined as the time when
NORMAL BODY FUNCTIONS AND SENSES DECLINE.
- The nurse aide is caring for a client whose religious beliefs do not allow the client to eat certain foods. The
nurse aide should report this information to the
CHARGE NURSE.
After the death of a loved one, how long should a client grieve?
THERE IS NO TIMEFRAME
- Depression is a common mental disorder. What symptom is often associated with it?
SAD OR HOPELESS FEELINGS
A resident with dementia needs
A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT.
If a client is confused, the nurse aide should
HELP THE CLIENT TO RECOGNIZE FAMILIAR THINGS AND PEOPLE.
Your best response to Mrs. Lee, who is showing signs of anxiety by repeatedly using the call signal,
and then is sharp with you when you respond, is to
GIVE MRS. LEE SOME CHOICES AND CONTROL OVER HER CARE.
- When a resident is combative and trying to hit the nurse aide, it is important for the nurse aide to
STEP BACK TO PROTECT SELF FROM HARM WHILE SPEAKING IN A CALM MANNER.
A patient who is on suicide watch should be allowed to have
PICTURES OF THEIR FAMILY IN AN ALBUM.
Sexuality doesn’t include
HOLDING HANDS WHEN IN PAIN
