General CNA Practice Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities 3

Question 1

Reminiscence therapy is most beneficial for residents with:

Accepted Answer

Dementia and memory loss

Answer

Reminiscence therapy uses long-term memories — often preserved in dementia — to engage residents and improve well-being.

Question 2

A resident becomes physically aggressive during personal care. The CNA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Stop the care, ensure safety, and notify the nurse

Answer

Stopping the activity, ensuring everyone's safety, and reporting to the nurse is the proper response to resident aggression.

Question 3

What does the acronym PTSD stand for in mental health care?

Accepted Answer

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Answer

PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

Question 4

A resident with autism spectrum disorder becomes upset when their daily routine is changed. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Try to maintain consistent routines and warn the resident of changes in advance

Answer

Consistency and advance notice of changes reduce distress for residents with autism who rely on predictable routines.

Question 5

Which action by the CNA demonstrates understanding of a resident's right to refuse mental health treatment?

Accepted Answer

Documenting the refusal and reporting it to the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse treatment; the CNA must document the refusal and notify the nurse for follow-up.

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