Emotional and Mental Health Needs Practice Test

A resident in your care is frustrated, upset, and raising his voice in complaint. Which of these is the best response to his actions?

When a patient is dying, the last of the five senses the patient loses is ____?

A resident in your care has just received news of a death in the family. What is the best way to assist them with the grieving process?

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross describes the stages of grief a person goes through when they lose someone close to them. She believes the first stage of the grieving process is ____.

As a nursing assistant, you may encounter residents who are anxious or feeling unsettled about either their circumstances or surroundings. The best response in dealing with this anxiety is to ____.

A resident who consistently becomes more confused during dusk, early evening, or during the night is most likely suffering from ____.

A resident catches you off guard with a comment that is sexual. Your best response would be to ____.

A resident died and his roommate is upset and wants to discuss it with you. What is the best action to take?

A resident is pacing around his room, yelling and swearing. What is the first action the nursing assistant should take?

Which of these is not a normal biological change to the body from the aging process?

Which of these is not a common cause of constipation?

Which of these is not a sign of depression?

All of these are ways that a nursing assistant can help a resident who is dealing with his or her impending death, except ____.

A resident recently learned that her spouse has died. The best response the nursing assistant can give is to ____.

Which of these is not an appropriate way to deal with the stress of being a caregiver?

A family member is angry that her loved one is unhappy. As a nursing assistant, the best way to handle the situation is to ____.

Encouraging residents to participate in their care and in activities helps with emotional and mental health needs by ____.

Which of these could be a major contributing factor to a resident’s resentment of family members?

One of the caring characteristics that helps a nursing assistant care for residents is empathy. Which of these is the best definition of this term?

You notice a change in a resident’s mental condition. The best course of action is to ____.