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Five types of wellness

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Physical wellness includes things like being able to complete everyday tasks
Social wellness has to do with relating to other people
Emotional wellness covers managing stress and expressing feelings
Intellectual wellness deals with growing and learning throughout the life span
Spiritual wellness includes religious beliefs, ethics, values, and more

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Psychosocial needs

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Needs that involve social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality

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What does holistic care involve?

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Considering the whole person, and this includes both physical and psychosocial needs

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Example of holistic care

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A nursing assistant taking time to talk with residents while helping them bathe. The nursing assistant is meeting a physical need by helping them bathe and meeting their psychosocial need for interaction with others.

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Need

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Something necessary or required

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Basic physical needs

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Food and water
Protection and shelter
Activity
Sleep and rest
Safety
Comfort, especially freedom from pain
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Psychosocial needs include…

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Love and affection
Acceptance by others
Security
Self-reliance and independence in daily living
Contact with others
Success and self-esteem
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Who developed a model to show how physical and psychosocial needs are arranged in order of importance?

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Abraham Maslow

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List the hierarchy of needs in order

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1) physical needs
2) safety and security needs
3) need for love
4) need for self-esteem
5) need for self-actualization

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Cultural diversity

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The variety of people living and working together in the world

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Transcultural nursing

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The study of various cultures with the goal of providing care specific to each culture

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Cultural competence

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An ongoing process of learning about other cultures and applying that knowledge to help provide better health care

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List the different types of families

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Nuclear families (2 parents, 2 children)
Single-parent families
Married or committed couples of the same sex or opposite sex, with or without children
Extended families
Blended families
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Ways that families help residents

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Providing some care
Helping make decisions
Relating routines and preferences to care team members
Connecting residents to the outside world
Reading mail
Helping to prepare menus

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Ways that families help residents

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Taking resident’s on walks
Going with residents to activities and outside functions
Helping with personal care
Washing special clothing g at home
Shopping for special items, gifts, or cards
Helping to prepare cards, letters, and gifts

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When a resident or family member comes to the nursing assistant with problems or needs she should…

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Listen closely and do not interrupt
Offer support and encouragement
Show that she cares
Respond with a meaningful message instead of a cliché
Maintain professional boundaries
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Religion

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A set of beliefs concerning the cause and nature of the universe that often includes a moral code and usually involves specific rituals and practices

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Buddhism

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A religion that follows the teachings of Buddha

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Christianity

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A religion that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ

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Hinduism

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A religion that believed in the unity of everything and that all are a part of God

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Islam

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A religion that follows the prophet Muhammad and the Five Pillars of Islam

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Judaism

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A religion that follows the teachings of God as given to Moses in laws and commandments

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Spirituality

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Of or relating to the concerns of the spirit, the sacred, or the soul

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Agnostic

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A person who claims that he does not know or cannot know if God exists

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Atheist
A person who claims that there is no God
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How can a nursing assistant show respect for a resident’s beliefs?
Never making judgements about residents’ beliefs or try to push their own beliefs on residents
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Ways to meet residents spiritual needs
Honor dietary restrictions Report requests to see clergy promptly. Give privacy for clergy visits Respect all religious items Allow time and privacy for prayer Make sure residents who want to go to religious services are ready on time and are helped to the proper site Report to nurse or social worker if resident needs help finding spiritual resources
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Ways to help residents meet their spiritual needs (Don’ts)
Trying to change someone’s religion or beliefs or telling a resident his/her belief or religion is wrong Expressing judgments about a religious group Interfering with religious practice
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Types of sexuality
``` Asexual Bisexual Celibate Cross-dresser Gay Heterosexual Lesbian Transgender Transition ```
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How must a nursing assistant treat someone with a different sexuality?
With respect no matter what sexuality
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Important points about sexual needs
Humans continue to have sexual needs throughout their lives Sexual urges do not end due to age or admission to a care facility Do not assume you know what impact w disability has on sexuality
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Ways to help residents with their sexual needs
Knock and wait for permission to enter the resident’s room Provide privacy if you encounter sexual situations. Do not discuss what you saw Do not judge sexual choices or orientation If you witness sexual abuse, remove the resident to a safe place and report to the nurse immediately Do not view any expression of sexuality by the elderly as disgusting or cute If a sexual situation is disturbing or inappropriate, ask a nurse for help
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Myths about older adults and sexuality
1) Older men are not capable of having sexual relations 2) After menopause older women are not interested in sexual relations 3) Any expression of sexuality of older people is either disgusting or cute
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How are growth and development different?
Growth- the physical changes that can be measured | Development- emotional, social, and physical changes that occur
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Types of development
Cognitive development: increasing ability to think and learn Language development: gaining language skills Moral development: forming a sense of right and wrong Motor development: gaining the ability to do things like grass things, use scissors,and draw Physical development: changes that happen to the body during growth Sexual development: reproductive changes that occur when people reach puberty Social development: learning to relate with other people
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Infancy (birth to 12 months)
Physical development moves from the head down Learn to grasp, lift their heads, and crawl Touch is important as a communication tool
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Toddler (ages 1 to 3)
Speech improves Gain coordination of limbs Important to protect them as they explore the world
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Pre-school (ages 3 to 6)
Become more independent Form social relationships Sense of imagination develops
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School-age (ages 6-10)
Cognitive and social development is important | Begins it develop a conscience, morals, and self-esteem
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Preadolescence (ages 10-13)
Views life more realistically Uses reason or analyze situations Girls may reach puberty
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Adolescence (ages 13-19)
Both genders become sexually mature May have mood swings Concerned about acceptance from others
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Young adulthood (ages 19-40)
Make decisions about career and education May meet life partner May decide to have children
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Middle adulthood (ages 40-65)
Usually become more comfortable and stable May take trips or start a second career May have a mid-life crisis
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Late adulthood (65 years or older)
May retire from jobs Health problems may limit mobility Staying connected to others is vital to staying healthy
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Stereotype
A biased generalization about a group that is usually based on opinions and distorted ideas
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Ageism
Stereotyping of, prejudice toward, and/or discrimination against the elderly
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Most older adults are lonely and depressed
False
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Elderly people cannot manage their bills and bank accounts
False
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Older adults are not interested in sex
False
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Aging is a normal process
True
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Many older adults continue to learn
True
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Most elderly people are grumpy
False
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Most elderly people are helpless and cannot do anything by themselves
False
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Elderly people are not as intelligent as younger people
False
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Most older adults are active and continue to have interests
True
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Developmental disability
A chronic condition that restricts physical and/or mental abilities
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Important points about developmental disabilities
A developmental disability is a chronic condition Developmental disabilities restrict physical or mental ability They may cause difficulty with self-care or ADLs
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Types of developmental disabilities a nursing assistant may encounter
Intellectual disability Cerebral palsy Autism spectrum disorder Fragile X syndrome
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Guidelines for caring for residents with developmental disabilities
Treat adult residents as adults Praise and encourage positive behavior Teach ADLs by dividing tasks into small steps Repeat words to make sure they are understood Talk to the resident even if he cannot speak. Use alternate methods of communication as directed.
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Guidelines for caring for residents with developmental disabilities
Promote independence while ensuring safety Prevent falls Encourage residents to follow special diets Encourage social interaction Be patient

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