STNA Mental Health and Social Service Needs 3

Question 1

A resident who was previously social now stays in their room and refuses meals. This change most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A possible psychological or physical health decline requiring assessment

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A preference for alone time

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Normal aging behavior

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Dissatisfaction with roommate assignment

Question 2

Which statement by a resident requires immediate reporting to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

I have a plan to end my life.

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I miss my family.

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I wish things were different.

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I feel sad sometimes.

Question 3

Reality orientation is used primarily to help residents with:

Accepted Answer

Confusion about person, place, and time

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Physical rehabilitation after a stroke

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Chronic pain management

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Medication adherence

Question 4

A resident frequently paces the hallways and appears restless. The nursing assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Observe the behavior, ensure safety, and report to the nurse

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Restrain the resident to prevent falls

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Tell the resident to return to their room immediately

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Ignore the behavior as long as no one complains

Question 5

Which action by the nursing assistant best supports a resident's spiritual and emotional well-being?

Accepted Answer

Respecting and facilitating the resident's own spiritual practices

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Sharing personal religious beliefs to comfort the resident

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Discouraging religious discussions to maintain professionalism

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Inviting the resident to attend your religious services

Question 6

When a resident with dementia becomes combative during personal care, the nursing assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Stop, allow the resident to calm down, and try again using a calm approach

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Firmly continue the task to complete it quickly

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Document the behavior and skip the personal care entirely

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Involve multiple staff members to hold the resident down

Question 7

Social service needs of residents are best addressed when the nursing assistant:

Accepted Answer

Observes and reports changes in social behavior to the care team

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Makes all social decisions for the resident

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Arranges family meetings without nurse involvement

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Limits resident interactions to reduce emotional risk