Understanding the person Flashcards
Holism is
a concept that considers the whole person
The whole person has
physical, social, psychological, and spiritual parts.
Abraham Maslow theory
Basic needs must be met for a person to survive and function.
According to Maslow, which basic needs must be met first?
Physical needs
Basic needs: lowest level to highest level
■Physical needs ■Safety and security needs ■Love and belonging needs ■Self-esteem needs ■Self-actualization needs
Culture
The characteristics of a group of people passed from one generation to the next
Religion
Relates to spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices
Optimal level of function
■The person’s highest potential for mental and physical performance.
The written word is used when
the person cannot speak or hear but can read.
Comatose means
being unable to respond to stimuli.
A concept that considers the whole person is called:
Holism
Verbal communication uses:
Written or spoken words
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is:
Body language
A patient has a diagnosis of psoriasis. Her nurse aide should
Treat her the same way as any other patient with a non-infectious disease
A nurse aide is assigned to a stroke patient with a diagnosis of aphasia. The nurse aide knows that
The resident cannot talk
