Module T - W

Question 1

condition vs disease

Answer 1

state of being diseased vs. body is ill

Question 2

what is aphasia

Answer 2

cannot speak

Question 3

dementia definition

Answer 3

chronic, progressive condition marked by multiple cognitive deficits

Question 4

alzheimer’s is caused by

Answer 4

clumps of protein referred to as tangles in the brain

Question 5

signs of stage 3 Alzheimer’s mild decline

Answer 5

mild memory difficulties

Question 6

stage 5 Alzheimer’s signs moderately severe decline

Answer 6

significant confusion but still can be independent. doesn’t remember the telephone number or address

Question 7

final stage of alzheimer’s stage 7

Answer 7

nearing death, practically dead can barley swallow talk move

Question 8

delirium

Answer 8

sudden states of confusion and hysteria

Question 9

delirium can be ______

Answer 9

deadly

Question 10

what is sundowning

Answer 10

increased agitation, confusion, and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening (think of a baby)

Question 11

behavior is a response to a ____

Answer 11

need

Question 12

sundowning is a efffect of ___

Answer 12

dementia

Question 13

6 causes of mental illness

Answer 13

physical factors (like chemical imbalances), weak relationships, trauma, inherited traits, and disability to cope

Question 14

a manic episode of bipolar disease is simply

Answer 14

extreme activity

Question 15

when dealing with mentally ill patients, keep weight ___

Answer 15

evenly balanced

Question 16

maintain distance of _____ when speaking with mentally ill

Answer 16

two arms

Question 17

keep hands ____ when speaking with mentally ill

Answer 17

open and out

Question 18

minimize _____ such as _____ when dealing with mentally ill

Answer 18

body movements, fidgeting

Question 19

refrain from _____ finger with mentally ill

Answer 19

pointing

Question 20

refrain from ____ mentally ill

Answer 20

touching

Question 21

great _____ is the key to de-escalation

Answer 21

day to day relationships

Question 22

how long does acute pain last

Answer 22

few hours up to six months

Question 23

acute pain comes _____

Answer 23

suddenly as a result of injury, inflammation, or disease

Question 24

acute pain goes away when

Answer 24

the healing process completes

Question 25

acute pain can cause ___ and increased ____-

Answer 25

pale sweaty skin, vital signs

Question 26

chronic pain is long term, meaning it lasts _____

Answer 26

over six months

Question 27

chronic pain comes on ____ and perists AFTER the ____

Answer 27

gradually, healing process

Question 28

chronic pain _____ the vital signs

Answer 28

decreases

Question 29

pain can have an effect on the ______

Answer 29

immune system

Question 30

if a resident is in pain their favorite ___ is acceptable

Answer 30

food and drinks

Question 31

who created the “five stages of grief

Answer 31

dr. elizabeth kubler-ross

Question 32

five stages of grief

Answer 32

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance

Question 33

psda stands for

Answer 33

patient self determination act

Question 34

psda and obra allows for people to:

Answer 34

make advance directives

Question 35

advance directives are

Answer 35

legal documents that tell what to o when patient cannot make decisions for themselves

Question 36

advanced directives include (2)

Answer 36

living wills and durables powers of attorney

Question 37

hospice care is given to people who have how many months in life

Answer 37

six months

Question 38

what is palliative care

Answer 38

care given to minimize pain and complications while terminally ill

Question 39

the ____ of dying patients is important

Answer 39

environment (room)

Question 40

offer drinking water as ____ to dying patients

Answer 40

often as possible

Question 41

offer food in ___ to dying patients

Answer 41

small amounts

Question 42

a ___ diet is not a concern for dying patients

Answer 42

balanced

Question 43

clean the mouth of dying patients because of __ and ___

Answer 43

sores, bleeding

Question 44

should cna’s spend time with dying resident even when not providing care?

Answer 44

yes!

Question 45

what is mottling

Answer 45

bruise like discoloration

Question 46

what is cheyne strokes breathing

Answer 46

shallow breaths followed by no breathing for 5, 30, 60 seconds

Question 47

last sense to go

Answer 47

hearing

Question 48

what is post mortem care

Answer 48

upkeeping the appearance of the body after death

Question 49

what is rigor mortis

Answer 49

STIFF

Question 50

cover ____ with pad after death

Answer 50

perrineal

Question 51

rigor mortis occurs when after death

Answer 51

two to four hours

Question 52

what position to put body in postmortem

Answer 52

supine, hands over abdomen

Question 53

nurse aid should do what for the family after the resident dies

Answer 53

give privacy room, provide water, no cliche’ sayings