Deck 6: Understanding the Resident

Question 1

A person has physical needs that are needed for life. Which would be considered one of those needs?

A) Rest
B) Money
C) Clothing
D) Love

Answer 1

Rest

Question 2

You are going to help a resident with a shower. To meet the person's safety and security needs, you need to do which of the following?

A) Explain that the person must have a shower now or she will lose her turn.
B) Explain in what order the showers are given.
C) Explain what sensations to expect.
D) Explain why the person must have a shower.

Answer 2

Explain what sensations to expect.

Question 3

Terminally ill residents:

A) have birth defects.
B) have childhood injuries or diseases.
C) are recovering from fractures, acute illness, or surgery.
D) are dying.

Answer 3

are dying.

Question 4

A resident pinches and scratches when it is time for her shower. You should do which of the following?

A) Report her behavior to the nurse.
B) Restrain her using a vest.
C) Pinch her back.
D) Use silence and ignore her behavior.

Question 5

Effective communication involves which of the following?

A) Considering the person's spouse
B) Respecting the person's rights
C) Enforcing your beliefs on religion and culture
D) Refraining from asking any questions

Question 6

Which is a rule for verbal communication?

A) Shout so the person can hear you.
B) Ask all questions at once.
C) Speak clearly and slowly.
D) Use slang words.

Question 7

Which is a rule for verbal communication?

A) Wait for an answer after asking a question.
B) Look out the window while speaking to the person.
C) Speak to the person as you are walking out of the room so that you can multi-task.
D) Speak in a loud voice to ensure the person can hear you.

Question 8

Which statement about body language is correct?

A) Body language is difficult to interpret.
B) Residents send messages through body language.
C) Body language is easy to control.
D) Body language involves gestures, slang statements, and laughter.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about body language is correct?

A) Your appearance sends messages.
B) Facial expressions mean the same thing in all cultures.
C) Maintaining eye contact is important in all cultures.
D) It is important to never use body language.

Question 10

Paraphrasing does which of the following?

A) Shows you are listening.
B) Is a short-cut in responding to a resident.
C) Gives more detail to what the person said.
D) Focuses on specific information.

Question 11

Which is a pat answer?

A) "Everything will be just fine."
B) "I understand you must be worried."
C) "Can you tell me what's wrong?"
D) "This must be difficult for you."

Question 12

You are caring for a person who is comatose. You should do which of the following?

A) Knock before entering the person's room.
B) Enter the room at varying times throughout the day.
C) Be quiet when performing any treatment so the person does not know you are there.
D) Leave the room quietly without telling the person.

Question 13

A resident's son is visiting. Which will protect the resident's privacy?

A) Allowing them to visit without interrupting
B) Asking the resident's son to look out the window while you give care
C) Exposing the resident's body in front of her son
D) Allowing the resident's son to read her mail