Mental Health And Social Services Needs 4 Flashcards
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A resident who recently lost her independence due to a stroke expresses anger at the CNA during morning care. The CNA should understand this anger is most likely:
Answer: A normal grief response to loss of function
Anger is a normal stage of grief and a common response to sudden loss of independence; the CNA should not take it personally.
Which statement by the CNA BEST demonstrates active listening?
Answer: 'It sounds like you're feeling very lonely. Tell me more.'
Reflecting the resident's emotion and inviting them to share more demonstrates active listening and therapeutic communication.
A resident with bipolar disorder is speaking very rapidly, has not slept in two days, and is making grandiose plans. The CNA should recognize these as signs of:
Answer: A manic episode
Rapid speech, decreased need for sleep, and grandiosity are hallmark signs of a manic episode in bipolar disorder.
A resident refuses to take her prescribed psychiatric medication. The CNA should:
Answer: Honor the refusal, document it, and report to the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse medication; the CNA must document the refusal and notify the nurse so the care team can follow up.
When a resident with Alzheimer's disease repeatedly asks for her deceased mother, the best response is:
Answer: 'You must miss your mother. Tell me about her.'
Acknowledging the feeling of missing her mother and inviting reminiscence is therapeutic and avoids causing distress by correcting the delusion.
Which factor is most likely to worsen depression in an elderly long-term care resident?
Answer: Social isolation and loss of meaningful roles
Social isolation and the loss of meaningful roles such as work or caregiving are major contributing factors to depression in elderly residents.
A resident tells the CNA she is hearing voices telling her to hurt herself. The CNA should:
Answer: Stay with the resident and call for the nurse immediately
Command hallucinations involving self-harm are a psychiatric emergency; the CNA must stay with the resident for safety and summon the nurse immediately.