STNA Mental Health and Social Service Needs 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the nursing assistant's role in supporting the mental health of residents?

Accepted Answer

Providing a safe, supportive environment and reporting changes

Answer

Nursing assistants support mental health by maintaining a safe, supportive environment and reporting any behavioral or mood changes to the nurse.

Question 2

A resident who recently lost a spouse is crying and says they do not want to talk. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Sit quietly with the resident and offer presence

Answer

Sitting quietly with a grieving resident provides comfort through presence without forcing conversation, which supports emotional well-being.

Question 3

Which stage of grief involves a resident bargaining with God to reverse their diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Bargaining

Answer

In the bargaining stage of Kübler-Ross's grief model, individuals attempt to negotiate or make deals in hopes of changing their situation.

Question 4

A resident with dementia repeatedly asks for their deceased mother. The nursing assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Redirect the resident gently to a comforting activity or topic

Answer

Gentle redirection avoids causing repeated grief while still acknowledging the resident's emotional state, which is the most therapeutic approach for dementia care.

Question 5

Which intervention best promotes social well-being for a resident who is isolated and withdrawn?

Accepted Answer

Inviting the resident to a small group activity

Answer

Inviting the resident to a small group activity provides a low-pressure opportunity for social engagement, which supports emotional and social well-being.

STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant Practice Test

STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant Practice Test

STNA Mental Health and Social Service Needs 2