CNA Exam Questions And Answers With Complete Solutions
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CNA Exam Questions And Answers With Complete Solutions
Communication: Attributes such as size, color of skin, grooming, posture, expression, dress, etc. may influence the relationship between you and the patient, family, and coworkers.
TRUE
Phones, text, email, fax & letters are a form of..
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CNA Exam Questions And Answers With
Complete Solutions
Communication: Attributes such as size, color of skin, grooming, posture,
expression, dress, etc. may influence the relationship between you and the
patient, family, and coworkers.
TRUE
Phones, text, email, fax & letters are a form of..
Technology communication
Non-verbal overpowers verbal communication.
If non-verbal cues are not consistent with the verbal message, it will most likely be the
non-verbal message that is received.
Non-verbal communication is observed through
Facial expression, posture, active listening, silence, touch.
Be aware of visible tattoos or untraditional piercings.
Older generations may find it offensive.
Open posture
A relaxed stance
Closed posture
A formal, distant stance
Describe assertive communication..
Interaction that takes into account the feelings and needs of the patient, yet honors the
nurse's rights as an individual.
Describe unassertive communication..
Sacrifice's the nurse's legitimate personal rights to meet the needs of the patient at the
expense of feeling resentful.
, Describe aggressive communication..
Interacting with another in an overpowering and forceful manner to meet one's own
needs at the expense of others.
Communication techniques: Therapeutic
An exchange of information that facilitates the formation of a positive nurse-patient
relationship and actively involves the patient in all areas of the nursing process.
Communication techniques: Nontherapeutic
Prevents the patient from becoming a mutual partner in the relationship and may place
the patient in a passive role.
Posturing and positioning-
The most therapeutic posture and position is for the nurse to assume the same position
and level as the patient.
What is comfort zone?
The distance between two or more individuals that must be maintained to guard against
personal threat or intimidation.
Nutrition is the process in which the body uses food.
TRUE
Define malnutrition..
A condition resulting from a lack of proper nutrients in the diet. This is a major problem
in long term care.
Who is at risk of malnutrition?
It is common amongst people living in developing countries. For example, older adults
in the U.S. who are socially isolated or living on fixed incomes, homeless people, and
children of economically deprived parents.
Can pregnant teenagers, people with substance abuse problems such as
alcoholism. or clients with eating disorders also be at risk of malnutrition?
Yes
Anorexia vs. bulimia nervosa?
Anorexia is loss of appetite, while bulimia nervosa is a mental illness.
Describe the basic nutrients that we need in our system?
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