Mental Health and Social Services Needs 1 Flashcards
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A resident who has been cheerful suddenly gives away personal belongings and says 'I won't need these anymore.' The CNA should:
Answer: Recognize this as a possible warning sign of suicide and report to the nurse immediately
Giving away possessions combined with statements suggesting finality are classic warning signs of suicidal intent and require immediate nurse notification.
Which of the following statements by a CNA demonstrates empathy toward a grieving resident?
Answer: 'I can see this is very painful for you. I'm here with you.'
Empathy involves acknowledging the resident's specific pain and offering presence, rather than minimizing or normalizing their grief.
A resident with obsessive-compulsive behaviors washes her hands repeatedly until they bleed. The BEST action by the CNA is to:
Answer: Report the behavior to the nurse and provide skin care per the care plan
The CNA should report the behavior and follow the care plan to address skin integrity while not physically restraining the resident.
A newly admitted resident cries frequently and says she misses her home. This is MOST likely an example of:
Answer: Relocation stress syndrome
Relocation stress syndrome refers to the emotional distress experienced by residents adjusting to a new environment such as a nursing facility.
When a cognitively intact resident refuses to participate in the facility's social activities, the CNA should:
Answer: Respect the refusal and document it, reporting as needed
Cognitively intact residents have the right to refuse activities; the CNA must respect autonomy, document the refusal, and report per facility policy.
Which of the following is a sign that a resident may be experiencing elder abuse?
Answer: The resident has unexplained bruising and seems fearful of a specific visitor
Unexplained injuries combined with fear of specific individuals are key indicators of possible physical or emotional abuse that must be reported.
A resident who is Muslim requests to pray at specific times each day and asks not to be disturbed during prayer. The CNA should:
Answer: Accommodate the request by adjusting care tasks around prayer times when possible
Respecting religious and spiritual practices is part of meeting psychosocial and cultural needs, and care schedules should be adapted when possible.