Free HHA Mental and Emotional Support Questions and Answers 2 Flashcards
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Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief are:
Answer: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Kübler-Ross identified denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance as common emotional stages experienced by patients and families facing terminal illness or major loss.
A patient with dementia becomes agitated during bathing. The best approach is:
Answer: Use a calm voice, offer simple one-step instructions, distract with familiar music or conversation, and postpone if distress continues
Agitation in dementia often stems from fear, confusion, or sensory overload. Gentle redirection, simple instructions, and a calm environment reduce distress. Forced care can escalate behavior and harm trust.
Which of the following best describes "validation therapy" used with dementia patients?
Answer: Entering the patient's emotional reality, acknowledging feelings, and responding empathetically rather than arguing
Validation therapy accepts and empathizes with the patient's perceptions, reducing anxiety and improving well-being in dementia care rather than frustrating the patient through repeated corrections.
Signs that a patient may be experiencing clinical depression include:
Answer: Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, appetite changes, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness
Clinical depression involves persistent symptoms across multiple domains (mood, appetite, sleep, energy, cognition) for two or more weeks, distinct from normal situational sadness.
When caring for a patient at the end of life who says "I'm ready to die," the aide should:
Answer: Sit quietly, acknowledge what the patient said, offer emotional presence, and report the statement to the supervisor
Patients near the end of life may need to express acceptance of death. The aide provides compassionate presence, validates the statement, and reports it so the care team can offer appropriate spiritual or psychological support.
Caregiver burnout in the home health aide can be prevented by:
Answer: Taking regular breaks, practicing self-care, and communicating concerns to a supervisor
Recognizing and addressing compassion fatigue through self-care, boundaries, and supervisor support helps aides maintain the quality of care and their own well-being.