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Nurse Aide I S Terms
Nurse Aide I Module S Psychological Effects of Aging Definiton List
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Basic Human Needs | are the essential things people need to survive and thrive, including physical needs (like food, water, shelter), safety, love and belonging, self-esteem, and self-fulfillment. |
| Defense Mechanisms | are unconscious ways people protect themselves from anxiety or emotional pain, such as denial, projection, repression, and displacement. |
| Omnibus Budget Reconciliation (OBRA) | a federal law passed in 1987 that sets standards to improve the quality of care in long-term care facilities, including resident rights and nurse aide training requirements. |
| Psychological Effects of Aging | include feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, fear of death, and decreased self-worth due to changes in health, independence, and social connections. |