Mental Health and Social Service Needs Flashcards
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Which of the following is the nursing assistant's role in supporting the mental health of residents?
Answer: Providing a safe, supportive environment and reporting changes
Nursing assistants support mental health by maintaining a safe, supportive environment and reporting any behavioral or mood changes to the nurse.
A resident who recently lost a spouse is crying and says they do not want to talk. The best response is to:
Answer: Sit quietly with the resident and offer presence
Sitting quietly with a grieving resident provides comfort through presence without forcing conversation, which supports emotional well-being.
Which stage of grief involves a resident bargaining with God to reverse their diagnosis?
Answer: Bargaining
In the bargaining stage of Kübler-Ross's grief model, individuals attempt to negotiate or make deals in hopes of changing their situation.
A resident with dementia repeatedly asks for their deceased mother. The nursing assistant should:
Answer: Redirect the resident gently to a comforting activity or topic
Gentle redirection avoids causing repeated grief while still acknowledging the resident's emotional state, which is the most therapeutic approach for dementia care.
Which intervention best promotes social well-being for a resident who is isolated and withdrawn?
Answer: Inviting the resident to a small group activity
Inviting the resident to a small group activity provides a low-pressure opportunity for social engagement, which supports emotional and social well-being.
A resident with bipolar disorder is exhibiting a manic episode, speaking rapidly and attempting to leave the facility. The nursing assistant should:
Answer: Calmly redirect the resident and notify the nurse
Calmly redirecting the resident and notifying the nurse ensures safety while de-escalating the situation within the nursing assistant's scope of practice.
Validation therapy is most appropriate for which type of resident?
Answer: Residents with dementia experiencing confusion about time and place
Validation therapy acknowledges and respects the feelings of residents with dementia, reducing distress by entering their reality rather than correcting it.