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Cognition |
The manner in which messages from the five senses are changed, stored in memory, and later used to answer questions, respond to requests, and perform tasks. |
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True or false Healthy older adults have a notable decrease in cognitive ability and aren't able to learn new information. |
False. Healthy adults do not have a notable decrease in cognitive ability or ability to learn new information. |
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Cognitive function is related to |
Use for healthy older adults. |
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Learning is |
The gaining of information, skills, and knowledge measured by an improvement in some obvious response. |
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Memory |
The storing of information in the brain for later use and the ability to recall the information when needed. |
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End of life care |
Care provided during the time surrounding death |
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Terminal illness |
An illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover; terminal illness ends in death |
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Post mortem care |
Care of the body after death |
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Obituary |
Description, typically placed in local newspaper, of a resident's life, including listing of relatives, birth information, accomplishments, and death. |
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What might affect a resident's response to death? |
Personal, cultural, and religious beliefs and experiences |
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What are the five stages of grief? |
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance |
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Who developed the five stages of grief? |
Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross |
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Does every person experience the five stages of grief in the same amount of time? |
No, each person may experience stages at a different rate or time. |
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Describe the 1st stage of grief- Denial |
Begins when a person is told of impending death; person may refuse to accept diagnosis or discuss situation |
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Describe the 2nd stage of grief- Anger |
Expressing rage and resentment; often upset by smallest things; lashes out at anyone |
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Describe the 3rd stage of grief- Bargaining |
Person tries to arrange for more time to live or take care of unfinished business; bargain with doctors or God |
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Describe the 4th stage of grief- Depression |
Person begins the process of mourning; cries, withdraws from others |
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Describe the 5th stage of grief- Acceptance |
Person has worked through feelings and understands that death is imminent |
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What's an advance directive? |
A living will which outlines choices about withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining procedures, if terminally ill |
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When must an advance directive be written? |
While resident is mentally competent |
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Who can write an advance directive if the resident is in a mentally incompetent state? |
Resident's legal representative |
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What does DNR stand for? |
Do not resuscitate |
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Who writes a DNR order if the resident makes that choice? |
Doctor |
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What extraordinary measures does a DNR keep healthcare providers from performing? |
Interventions used to restore heartbeat or respiratory effort (CPR) |
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What is Hospice Care? |
Health care agency or program for people who are dying (usually less than six months to live) |
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What is palliative care? |
Palliative care provides comfort measures against pain and stress for people with terminal illness. |
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Is palliative care only provided by hospice? |
No, hospice often provides palliative care, but other providers, including hospitals and long term care facilities, provide palliative care as well. |
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What does hospice care intend to provide patients? |
Comfort measures and pain management |
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What does hospice seek to preserve? |
Dignity, respect, and choice |
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Where do most people die? |
In hospitals or long term care facilities. |
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What factors might influence a nurse aide's own feelings about death? |
Age, personal experiences, culture, and religion |
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Who can nurse aides use as a support system for dealing with an encounter with death or dying? |
Co-workers |
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True or false When a resident is dying, it is best to keep the environment as normal as possible. |
True. Keep the room well lit and ventilated, open the drapes and door, and play the resident's favorite music. |
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Is proper body alignment still important when a person is dying? |
Yes. Proper body alignment and change of positioning is just as important in situations of dying. |
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Is a balanced diet a primary concern for a resident who is dying? |
No, it is important to offer resident small, frequent meals of their favorite foods . |
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Identify basic human needa |
Food and water Protection and shelter Activity Sleep and rest Comfort, especially freedom from pain |
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What are psychosocial needs? |
Needs involving social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality |
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What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? |
A model to show how physical and psychosocial needs are arranged in order of importance. |
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Define holistic care |
Caring for the whole person, mind as well as body |
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Should NAs encourage residents to do as much for themselves even if it takes them a very long time? |
Yes |
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What is ageism? |
Discrimination against older persons or the elderly |
