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NA Exam #6 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is an arm cast categorized as? | an adaptive/assistive device |
| what is something ADLs include? | self care |
| why are older people typically in hospitals for an extended duration of time? | older people take longer to heal |
| what is a core function of restorative care? | strength promotion |
| how do disabilities affect people? | holistically |
| what is a prosthetic? | an artificial limb |
| where do you stand when ambulating a resident? | to one side of the resident and slightly behind them, with one hand on their gait belt |
| how far should a resident walk when they are being ambulated? | as far as the care plan directs |
| what should NOT be done when exercising a resident's muscle? | forcing it |
| what is postmortem care? | care given to the body after a person has died |
| what should be done when comforting family members of a resident who has died? | listen and refrain from using unhelpful phrases |
| name a sign of approaching death | low blood pressure |
| what is an example of a psychosocial need that a dying resident may have? | a compassionate ear |
| what is the last sense to fade away after death? | hearing |
| when is hospice care given? | when a person has 6 months or less to live |
| what is dangling? | having a resident sit up and rest their legs over the edge of their bed to regain balance |
| what is the purpose of a draw sheet? | moving residents without shearing |
| what does privacy do for residents? | it helps avoid distractions and promote dignity |
| how does a lack of exercise affect the endocrine system? | unnecessary weight gain |
| how does proper exercise affect the endocrine system? | metabolism increase, healthy weight maintained |
| which muscles should be used to lift? | leg and thigh muscles |
| what is the main goal of palliative care? | to provide as much comfort as possible to a resident who is very ill and/or dying |
| during which stage of grief would a resident refuse to talk about his illness? | stage 1, denial |
| during which stage of grief would a resident express upset behavior toward an NA for "not taking care of them well enough?" | stage 2, anger |
| during which stage of grief would a resident suddenly become very religious? | stage 3, bargaining |
| during which stage of grief would a resident cry often and become extremely withdrawn? | stage 4, depression |
| during which stage of grief would a resident begin making plans involving the futures of their loved ones? | stage 5, acceptance |
| what should the NA do if he observes physical signs such as a dropped jaw after a resident has died? | tell the nurse immediately |
| what is bereavement therapy? | a type of counseling that helps staff with grieving |
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