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NF Unit 9.0 Family, Mental Health, Death & Dying
NF Unit 9.0 Family, Mental Health, Death & Dying
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What is an important thing a nurse aide can do when a patient is going through stages of grief?
listen to the patient and encourage him to talk
support the family
none of the above
tell the resident, "Everything will be ok"
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What is NOT one of the stages of grief?
suicide
denial
Bargaining
anger
3
What is a good lubricant for the lips of an unconscious resident?
olive oil
lip gloss
canola oil
Jelly
4
How can you offer Spiritual Support?
Remove artifacts from residents room
Talk to residents about your religion even though its not their beliefs
Provide Privacy when Clergy is visiting
Participate in Religious Practices
5
What is the primary objective in de-escalation techniques?
To ignore the resident's needs
To entertain the resident with games
To immediately call for external help
To reduce the level and intensity of behavior
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What action should a nurse aide take when communicating with a resident who has Alzheimer’s?
Use simple, short phrases
Use a high-pitched tone
Speak quickly to keep the resident’s attention
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What should a nurse aide do if de-escalation techniques are not working?
Use physical restraint
Leave the resident alone
Call for help calmly
Continue with the same approach
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What does DNR mean to a patient?
do nothing rapidly
none of the above
Do normal resuscitation
do not resuscitate
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Why might friends or neighbors be considered as family members for a resident?
They can provide the same level of support as traditional family
They live in the same neighborhood
They have a legal obligation
They are part of the resident's will
10
Schizophrenia is characterized by which of the following?
Distorted perception of reality
Increased social engagement
Enhanced memory
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Which mood disorder involves extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Dysthymia
Bipolar Disorder
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Why is it important for nurse aides to understand their own behaviors in de-escalation?
To Control the resident
To avoid triggering the resident
To trigger a stronger reaction
To intimidate the resident
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How should a nurse aide handle requests that cannot be honored?
Refer all requests to the resident's doctor
Implement the request at their discretion
Use tact and explain the limitations
Dismiss the request and move on
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Which type of family includes divorced or widowed parents who have remarried with children from previous relationships?
Single-parent family
Blended family
Extended family
Nuclear family
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What is a symptom of major depression?
Overeating
Constant happiness
Increased energy levels
Loss of interest in activities
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What is the last sense to go when a person is dying?
taste
touch
vision
hearing
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Which of the following is a symptom of anxiety in older adults?
Improved sleep
Increased appetite
Headaches
Calm and steady heart rate
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Which of the following actions helps facilitate communication with a depressed resident?
Ignoring the resident until they speak
Sitting quietly and patiently with the resident
Asking multiple questions at once
Avoiding eye contact
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What position should you place the body in upon death of the resident?
on their right side
with the head of the bed elevated
on their left side
on their back in normal alignment
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How should a nurse aide address a family member's cultural traditions?
Replace them with the facility's traditions
Ignore them as they are not relevant to care
Value and incorporate them into the care plan
Allow them only on holidays
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When a resident is in the anger stage of grief, he may place blame for his condition on...
all of the above
their doctor
the facility staff
their family
22
What is a sign of impending death?
diaphoresis
increase in blood pressure
slow irregular respirations
regular pulse
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What position would be best at the end of life when the ability to breathe decreases?
lying on the side
lying flat facing the ceiling
prone
lying on the back with the head of the bed elevated
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What should a nurse aide do after family visits?
Observe the effects on the resident and report any Negative effects
Encourage the resident to move to another facility
Allow the resident to leave the facility with the family
Avoid any interaction with the resident
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How often should you give mouth care if a resident is unconscious?
only as needed
once a shift
every two hours
every four hours
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What is the first stage of grief?
bargaining
anger
denial
acceptance
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What are some comfort measures you can offer the family of a resident who is dying?
drinks, food, chairs, blankets
food, drinks cellphones and army cots
army cots, chairs and water
cellphones, food, army cots and water
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At the very end of life the resident's skin may appear splotchy or bruised. What causes this?
diaphoresis
poor circulation
Cold body temperature
respirations
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How should a nurse aide handle situations where family members need privacy?
Restrict private access to public areas
Ignore family requests for privacy
Allow time for privacy during visits
Monitor the room at all times
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What role does a nurse aide play in supporting family visits?
Restricting family access to the resident
Making decisions on behalf of the family
Building positive and trusting relationships with the family
Ignoring cultural and spiritual needs
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What is something the resident could experience in the acceptance stage of grief?
the need to complete unfinished business
distance from the family
take pain pills
sleep more
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Which statement is true about dysthymia?
It is a short-term mood disorder
It causes complete memory loss
It involves a persistent long term depressed mood
It is characterized by episodes of elation
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What is the best thing to do for a resident with excessive diaphoresis?
give a backrub
bathe them often
respect their privacy
reposition frequently
34
What should a nurse aide do when family members assist with feeding?
Discourage assistance unless there is an emergency
Encourage assistance if it is safe and the resident doesnt object
Only allow assistance with drinks
Always provide the food for the family to feed the resident
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Which of the following describes a nuclear family?
Divorced parents with children from previous marriages
One parent and one or more children
Two parents and one or more children
Parents, children, grandchildren, and other relatives
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What is very important for the CNA to do for a dying patient?
good skin care
feeding the patient
linen changes
nail care
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What can the nurse aide do that can be very helpful during the depression stage?
talk to the family
hold the patient's hand and listen
get the resident out of their room
talk to the patient's pastor
38
What are the five stages of grief?
denial, anger, anxiety, bargaining, depression
acceptance, bargaining, death, denial, anger
acceptance, anger, trading, bargaining, death
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
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Who is a well recognized expert on death and dying (defined the 5 stages of grief/loss)?
Sigmund Freud
Sharon Verdu
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Dr. Ruth Lintz
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How can a nurse aide encourage family involvement in a resident's life?
Discourage any outside food for safety reasons
Request that family members visit only once a month
Limit visits to holidays only
Encourage to bring special foods or beverages for the resident if allowed
