Nursing Fundamentals-Unit 2.03 and 2.04

Which of the following is an important self-esteem need of residents?

• Value, worth, or opinion of oneself

• Seeing oneself as useful

• Being well thought of by others

• Not caring what others think of you

Which of the following is TRUE about a resident’s need for Self-Actualization?

• Cannot occur until other needs are met

• A feeling that a person is what one wants to be

• Never happens

• Is the most basic need

When should you provide fresh drinking water?

• At periodic intervals

• Once every day

• Each shift

• Only when the resident asks for water

Which of the following establishes similar surroundings for residents?

• Explain procedures

• Keep your promises

• Talk about someone else’s room

• Provide a safe environment

Why do you follow a routine with a resident?

• Just because you want to

• So they will know what’s coming up next

• You never follow routines

• Because they want to

When a resident is trying to sleep you should do which of the following?

• Continue with your normal routine

• Maximize noise

• Minimize noise

• Keep them awake as long as possible

How could you help a resident relax to go to sleep?

• Administer pain medication

• Minimize noise

• Turn off lights

• Give a back rub to help them relax

Disfiguring surgery may cause a person to feel:

• Unattractive

• No differently

• Happy

• Attractive

Which of the following can cause impotence?

• Diabetes mellitus

• A cold

• Alcoholism

• Multiple sclerosis

Which of the following is a physical need?

• The need for social interaction

• The need for self-esteem

• The need for water

• The need for independence