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The natural passage way for air to enter into the lungs |
Airway |
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unease or worry, often about a situation or condition |
anxiety |
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any tube inserted into the respiratory tract for the purpose of maintaining an airway ad facilitating ventilation |
artificial airway |
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state of unconsciousness in in which a person is unable to respond to any change in the environment, including pain. |
coma |
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violent or hostile |
combative |
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the inability to think clearly and logically |
confusion |
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unconscious behaviors used to release tension and/or help a person cope with stress |
defense mechanisms |
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confusion about person, place, or time; may be permanent or temporary |
disorientation |
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difficulty breathing |
dyspnea |
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a partial or complete loss of function or ability |
impairment |
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an illness that causes social withdrawal, lack of energy, and loss of interest in activities, as well as other symptoms. |
major depressive disorder |
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to touch or rub sexual organs in order to give oneself or another person sexual pleasure |
masturbation |
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a surgically-created opening through the neck into the trachea |
tracheostomy |
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in medicine, the exchange of air between the lungs and the environment |
ventilation |
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What should the NA do fisrt when dealing with a resident with a visual impairment |
Knock announce yourself greet resident |
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How can a nursing assistant explain the position of objects to a visually impaired resident? |
By using the face of an imaginary clock |
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when speaking with a hearing impaired resident, whose face should the light be on, the nursing assistant's or the resident's? |
the NA's |
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why should a nursing assistant explain procedures and introduce herself to an unconscious resident? |
Because unconscious residents should be treated with the same dignity and respect as alert residents Also they may be able to hear and feel things even tho they are unable to respond |
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What are other possible methods of communication if a person cannot speak |
Writing notes drawing pictures using a communication board hand and eye signals |
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A resident starts sleeping with a doll she had when she was a little girl. This is an example of which defense mechanism? |
Regression |
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A resident refuses to believe her diagnosis of terminal illness. This is an example of which defense mechanism? |
Denial |
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Which of the following is true of anxiety? A) anxiety & fear are the same type of mental illness B) anxiety produces only mental and emotional symptoms C) a person may not always know why she feels anxious D) Speaking loudly and quickly is helpful for a person who is anxious |
C |
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Major depressive disorder is also known as A) clinical depression B) Anxiety disorder C) mood therapy D) minor regression |
A |
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Which of the following statements best describes anger? A) anger is only experienced by those who are mentally ill B) NAs do not need to report angry behavior by residents C) Anger is the first sign of anxiety disorder D) Anger is an natural emotion with many causes |
D |
