Module N-S Flashcards
(36 cards)
incident reports are meant for use between who
facility and legal team
an incident report is done when
falls, shows fear, elopement, unusual signs of pain, change in gait, etc
a mistake is made by the cna, she should do an
incident report
when a request is made outside of the cna’s scope of practice, she should do an
incident report
cna is threatened, she should do an
incident report
an incident report is done by what three groups of people
involved, on duty, and witnessed
you should encourage the expression of emotions among
residents and family members
refer family concerns to your
supervisor
family members can help with care if
resident does not object
goal (that i would forget) of person-centered care is
supporting the individual as a member of the community and feeling of attachment/purpose
cognition definition
five senses to brain for use
cognitive changes due to aging (8)
brain cells decrease, total brain mass decreases, slower reaction time, increased learning time, short term memory loss, retard humiliation, can’t multitask, can’t zone in easily
reaction time can be affected by (3)
aging, sensory deficits, and chronic disease
cna’s should work at patient’s
reaction time
social breakdown syndrome is when
they can’t keep up so they break down and recluse
what are the 7 physical requirements on Maslow’s pyramid
oxygen, water, food, shelter, sleep, elimination, and activity
self-actualization is
achieving peak growth
the difference between self-esteem ad self-actualization
what one is/does vs what one can accomplish
residents have rights to express their
faith
elderly people need to adjust to (2)
loss of independence ad integrating life experiences
lack of social support requires the elderly to
relocate from home
what is an accidental community
different people all together
how to provide privacy as a can (4)
knock, be courteous, ask permission, never go into their stuff
what are defense mechanisms?
unconscious behavior resident shows when stressed
