CNA Fast Track
Corinth Campus
05/25/20012
Assignment 1
8 Chapter Review
1. List six basic human needs. * * Food and water * Protection and shelter * Activity * Sleep and rest * Safety * Comfort
2. What psychosocial needs do humans have? * * Love and affection * Acceptance by others * Security * Self-reliance and independence in daily living * Contact with other people * Success and self esteem
3. According to Maslow, which needs must be met first, physical or emotional?
Physical needs
4. What does giving holistic care mean?
Caring for the whole person – the mind as well as the body
5. List six examples of losses that residents may experience. * Loss of spouse, family members, or friends due to death * Loss of workplace and its relationships due to retirement * Loss of ability to go to favorite places * Loss of ability to attend services and meetings at their faith communities * Loss of home and personal possessions 6. What are six problems that lack of independence can cause? * * Poor self-image * Anger toward caregivers, others, and self * Feelings of helplessness, sadness, and hopelessness * Feelings of being useless * Increased dependence * Depression
7. List four ways to accommodate residents’ sexual needs. * Always knock or announce yourself before entering residents’ rooms. Listen and wait for a response before entering. * If you encounter a sexual situation, provide privacy and leave. However, if you see sexual abuse occurring, take the resident to a safe place, and notify the nurse immediately. * Be open and nonjudgmental about residents’ sexual attitudes. Do not judge residents’ sexual orientation or any sexual behavior you see. * Honor “Do not Disturb” signs.
8. How can nursing assistants help residents meet their spiritual needs? * Assist with practices