Study Guide 5

Question 1

What does it mean to have a wholistic approach?

considering the whole person, physiological and psychosocial needs
treating the whole body as one unit
a balance of functions throughout the body
is specific to how a person can relate to one another

Answer 1

considering the whole person, physiological and psychosocial needs

Question 2

According to Maslow, which basic needs must be met first?

Physical Needs
Safety and security needs
Love and belonging needs
Self esteem or self-actualization needs

Answer 2

Physical Needs

Question 3

Experiencing one’s potential is

Self Esteem
Esteem
Self-actualization
Holism

Answer 3

Self-actualization

Question 4

Which is not a physical need?

Oxygen
Food
Water
Closeness and affection

Answer 4

Closeness and affection

Question 5

You are going to help a resident with a shower. To meet the person’s safety and security needs, you need to do all of the following except.

Explain the procedure
Explain how the procedure is done
Explain what sensations to expect
Explain why the person must have a shower

Answer 5

Explain why the person must have a shower

Question 6

You can help a new resident feel safe and secure by

Listening to the persons concerns
Keeping the person in his or her own room
Asking direct questions
Asking visitors to leave the room

Answer 6

Listening to the person’s concerns

Question 7

Family and friends usually help meet the person’s

Physical needs
Love and belonging needs
Self-actualization needs
Holism needs

Answer 7

Love and belonging needs

Question 8

Old age begins

at age 69
at age 50
at age 80
Chronological age is not a basis for determining age.

Answer 8

Chronological age is not a basis for determining age.

Question 9

Give examples for each of the following:

abuse
neglect
exploitation

Answer 9

abuse - striking, slapping, kicking a resident

neglect - CNA failed to wash hands resulting in resident being infected

exploitation- NA takes candy, jewelry, money

Question 10

A nurse asks you to perform a task that you have not been trained to do. You should

Perform the task so that you do not lose your job
Politely explain and ask her to train you
Ignore the request
Think about it for a few days

Answer 10

Politely explain and ask her to train you

Question 11

A person’s culture can affect

The way he treats strangers
How close he stands to others
The language he speaks
All of the above

Answer 11

All of the above

Question 12

Describe Each religion

Agnostic
Spirituality
Buddhism
Hinduism
Atheist
Judaism
Christianity
Islam

Answer 12

Agnostic - do not deny God’s existence, but feel no connection or knowing of him

Spirituality - associated with inner peace and focus is placed on the purpose of life

Buddhism - believes in reincarnation and nirvana

Hinduism - believes in Karma, the belief that one’s actions will determines ones future

Atheist - deny the existence of a higher power

Judaism - have services in a synagogue on Friday, Saturday is a day of rest

Christianity - believes Jesus Christ to be the son of God

Islam - have 5 pillars of their faith, 5 times of prayer, and frequently fast as part of their religious practice