Human Needs & Development

Which of the following is a physiological need?

• The need for social interaction

• The need for water

• The need for self-esteem

• The need for independence

Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?

• The need for food

• The need for sleep

• The need for activity

• The need for acceptance

What is one way a nursing assistant can promote a resident’s independence?

• Finishing a resident’s task if he takes a long time to complete it

• Allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes him

• Deciding where a resident should sit in the dining room

• Deciding what a resident should wear for the day

Activities of daily living (ADLs) include

• Reading

• Taking part in facility activities

• Attending a worship service

• Brushing teeth

Mrs. Goldman, a resident, begins to tell her nursing assistant, Gene, about the last religious service she attended. Gene does not believe in God. Gene’s best response is to

• Listen quietly to Mrs. Goldman

• Tell Mrs. Goldman that he does not believe in God and would prefer not to discuss it

• Tell Mrs. Goldman that her beliefs are wrong

• Ask Mrs. Goldman what makes her think that there is a God

Which of the following statements is true of spiritual needs?

• Residents will believe in God.

• Residents will be Christians.

• Residents will have different spiritual needs and beliefs.

• Residents will not believe in God or a higher power.

If a nursing assistant encounters a consenting adult resident in a sexual situation, she should

• Provide privacy and leave the room

• Tell him that what he is doing is wrong

• Ask him to stop what he is doing

• Discuss the incident with the resident’s family

Which of the following is an example of a religious dietary practice?

• Eating dessert before the main course

• Chewing slowly

• Eating goose for Christmas dinner

• Eating kosher foods

How can regular activity promote health?

• It decreases the appetite.

• It increases energy.

• It increases the risk of heart disease.

• It raises the risk of falls.

Which of the following is an example of a family?

• Neighbors who wave hello

• Divorced persons who live apart

• Two friends who have been in touch once a year since grade school

• One parent with a child