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lapter 3: Exam Page 3 Date: uld do (C) . N 16. Which of the following is an appropriate way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident? (A) The NA should do everything for the resident. (B) The NA should administer the resident's medication (C) The NA should support the resident and his family and friends (D) The NA should encourage the resident to stop being mentally ill and just get h 17. The fear of being in a confined space is called er (A) Post-traumatic stress disorder (B) Obsessive compulsive disorder (C) Claustrophobia (D) Schizophrenia 18. A brain disorder that affects a person's ability to think clearly and understand reality is (A) Clinical depression (B) Claustrophobia (C) Bipolar disorder (D) Schizophrenia 19. If a nursing assistant notices abusive behavior from a family member towards a resident, she should (A) Report it to the nurse immediately (B) Ask the family member to explain what he did before she reports the incident (C) Ask the resident for her permission to report the incident to the use (D) Not get involved because it is a private family matter 20. When caring for a dying resident's diminished senses, a nursing assistant should (A) Ask many questions to see what is comfortable for the resident (B) Turn on as many lights as possible (C) Observe body language (D) Encourage all visitors to remain silent 21. How can NAs give emotional support to residents who are dying? (A) By leaving dying residents alone as much as possible (B) By listening more (C) By sharing their religious beliefs with residents (D) By letting residents know that it will all be over soon- 22. One way that NAs can respect the rights of residents who are dying is to (A) Keep visitors away from residents (B) Let the family know if the NA does not agree with residents' medical decisions (C) Promise residents that they will get better (D) Promote privacy for residents. 23. Which of the following is part of The Dying Person's Bill of Rights? (A) I have the right to be told what to believe about life after death. (B) I have the right to be cared for by someone who will always tell me what she thinks I want to hear. (C) I have the right to have my questions answered honestly. (D) I have the right to be treated with forced cheerfulness

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16. c. The NA should support the resident and his family and friends

Reason: Medication should administered by RN and NA provide all the care to the resident if they are unable to do themself.

17. c. Claustrophobia

18. d. Schizophrenia

Reason: In schizophrenia, the patient's thought process get affected.

19.a. Report it to the nurse immediately.