Emotions and Losses in Long-Term Care Facilities

What is one of the feelings residents may have when moving into a long-term care facility?

• Certainty

• Confidence

• Uncertainty

• Satisfaction

Which of the following is a potential loss that residents might face when moving into a long-term care facility?

• Gain of independence

• Loss of health

• Increase in mobility

• Gain of new friends

Which of the following is a potential emotional response to moving into a long-term care facility?

• Happiness

• Anger

• Joy

• Excitement

What is one of the potential emotional responses to moving into a long-term care facility?

• Joy

• Fear

• Excitement

• Happiness

What is available for your privacy in the room?

• A curtain

• A screen

• A door

• A partition

What type of bed is available in the room?

• A double bed

• A bunk bed

• A single bed

• A sofa bed

How should you address the resident when introducing yourself?

• By their nickname.

• By their formal name.

• By their room number.

• By their favorite color.

What is one of the guidelines for the admission of a resident?

• Ignore the resident's preferences

• Handle personal items with care and respect

• Rush the admission process

• Avoid observing the resident

What should be done to help residents adapt to their new homes?

• Force them to adapt quickly

• Let them adapt at their own pace

• Limit their activities

• Keep them isolated

What are baseline vital signs?

• Initial values that can be compared to future measurements

• Final values recorded before discharge

• Average values over a week

• Random values taken at any time