General CNA Practice Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities 3

Question 1

Reminiscence therapy is most beneficial for residents with:

Accepted Answer

Dementia and memory loss

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Acute infections

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Post-surgical pain

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Hypertension

Question 2

A resident becomes physically aggressive during personal care. The CNA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Stop the care, ensure safety, and notify the nurse

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Restrain the resident immediately

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Continue care despite the aggression

Answer

Call the family

Question 3

What does the acronym PTSD stand for in mental health care?

Accepted Answer

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Answer

Post-Treatment Stress Disorder

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Pre-Transfer Stability Diagnosis

Answer

Patient Transfer Safety Directive

Question 4

A resident with autism spectrum disorder becomes upset when their daily routine is changed. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Try to maintain consistent routines and warn the resident of changes in advance

Answer

Force the change to help the resident adapt

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Report the behavior as non-compliance

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Ignore the distress

Question 5

Which action by the CNA demonstrates understanding of a resident's right to refuse mental health treatment?

Accepted Answer

Documenting the refusal and reporting it to the nurse

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Administering medication without consent

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Forcing the resident to attend therapy

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Calling family to override the refusal

Question 6

When a resident with dementia asks repeatedly for their deceased spouse, the BEST response is:

Accepted Answer

Redirect the conversation and focus on the resident's feelings

Answer

Tell the resident their spouse is dead every time they ask

Answer

Ignore the question

Answer

Lock the door so the resident cannot wander