Chapter 8 Exam Review
Which of the following is a guideline to use with residents who have cerebral palsy?
Allow the residents to move slowly
What is one way for a nursing assistant to promote a resident's independence?
Allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes him
Eating disorders that adolescents may develop include
Anorexia and bulimia
Which of the following statements is true of autism?
Boys are more often affected than girls
Activities of daily living include
Brushing teeth
Development in children from 6 to 10 years old centers on cognitive development. Cognitive development means
Developing thinking and learning skills
Which of the following is true of developmental disabilities?
Developmental disabilities restrict physical and/or mental ability
A person with this developmental disability usually has a small skull, a flattened nose, and short fingers, in addition to intellectual impairment
Down syndrome
The most common developmental disability is
Intellectual disability
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
It will be over before you know it
Mrs. Goldman, resident, begins to tell her nursing assistant, Jean, about the last religious service she attended. Jean does not believe in God. Jean's best response is to
Listen quietly to Mrs. Goldman
Children in their blank years develop vocabulary /language skills, learn to play cooperatively in groups, and begin to learn right from wrong
Preschool (ages 3 to 6)
Which of the following is helpful when caring for a person who has an intellectual disability?
Promote independence and encourage social interaction
If a nursing assistant encounters a consenting adult resident in a sexual situation, she should
Provide privacy and leave the room
Which of the following statements is true of spiritual needs?
Residents will have different spiritual needs and beliefs
Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?
The need for acceptance
Which of the following is a physical need?
The need for water
Which of the following stages of child development involves children learning to speak, gaining coordination of their limbs, and gaining control over their bladder and bowels?
Toddler (ages 1 to 3)
A condition in which a person has suffered brain damage either while in the uterus or during birth and which causes problems with muscle coordination, gait, and speech is
Cerebral palsy
Which of the following is an example of a religious dietary practice?
Eating kosher foods
How can regular activity promote good health?
It increases energy
Which of the following statements is true of the normal aging process?
Most elderly people are active and engaged in activities
And infants, physical development moves from
The head down
Normal changes of aging include
Thinner, drier skin
Families help residents by
Communicating with the care team
Which of the following is an example of a family?
One parent with a child
