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Nurse Aide I U

Nurse Aide I Module U Study Guide

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Define mental health a person’s emotional and psychological well-being, allowing them to cope with daily life, stress, and relationships in a positive way.
Define mental illness a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feelings, mood, or behavior, impairing their ability to function in daily life.
Define de-escalate means to calm down a tense or potentially violent situation to prevent it from getting worse.
Discuss Mood Disorders mental health conditions characterized by significant disturbances in a person’s emotional state, causing prolonged periods of excessive sadness, irritability, or elevated mood that affect daily functioning
Know the Nurse Aide's role in caring for residents with mental health issues nurse aide supports residents with mental health issues by providing compassionate care, observing and reporting changes, using therapeutic communication, and helping ensure their safety and well-being.
Discuss de-escalation of a resident that is agitated or cognitively impaired; as well as staying safe the nurse aide remains calm, speaks softly, uses simple words, avoids sudden movements, and maintains a safe distance to protect both the resident and themselves.
Discuss nurse Aides awareness of Self Behaviors must be aware of their own behaviors and reactions to remain calm, professional, and provide effective, respectful care to residents.
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