CNA Mental Health and Social Services Needs 1

Question 1

A nurse aide who is active in her church is assigned to care for a client who is not a member of any religious group. The nurse aide SHOULD

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respect the client’s beliefs and do not try to change them.

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arrange to have the nurse aide’s clergyman visit the client.

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tell the client that it is important to have some type of spiritual belief.

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explain how religion has been helpful during the nurse aide's difficult times.

Question 2

The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aide SHOULD

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talk in a slow, calm, reassuring manner.

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ask another aide to take care of the client.

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speak loudly so the client can hear the instructions.

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try to convince the client to be quiet.

Question 3

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

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anxiety or fear.

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psychotic behavior.

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that she doesn’t like you.

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being spoiled and pampered.

Question 4

The client looks forward to playing Bingo each morning. The best action for the nurse aide is to

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plan the client’s schedule so client is bathed and dressed in time for Bingo.

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tell the client that the nurse aide may not have time to get the client ready for Bingo.

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encourage the client to bathe and dress self in order to be ready.

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tell the client the nurse aide forgot about Bingo, but they will go the next day.

Question 5

You can assist clients with their spiritual needs by

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encouraging them to talk about their beliefs.

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avoiding any religious discussions.

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talking about your own spiritual beliefs.

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telling them to focus on their physical health.

Question 6

All behavior has meaning to the

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person doing the behavior.

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facility psychologist.

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person observing the behavior.

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person who is talking.

Question 7

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?

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Notify the nurse and other staff members of the sudden change.

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Tell the nurse that the patient is fine.

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Call the family with the good news.

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Congratulate the patient on getting better.

Question 8

Mrs. Patton's husband died several months ago. She continues to talk about him and expects him to come visit daily. She is experiencing

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denial

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schizophrenia.

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displacement

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acceptance.

Question 9

Nurse aides can provide a client with a sense of security by

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explaining all routines and procedures.

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leaving the room without speaking.

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talking to another nurse aide while providing care.

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turning on the television when giving care.

Question 10

A client’s psychological needs

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Are nurtured when clients are treated like individuals

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Should be given minor consideration

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Are reinforced by doing everything for the client

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Make the client become withdrawn and secretive