Understand basic human
needs and nurse aide
guidelines in meeting
those needs.
Unit A
Resident Care Skills
Essential Standard NA2.00
Understand nurse aide’s role in providing residents’ hygiene, grooming, and skin care.
Indicator 2.03
Understand basic human needs and nurse aide guidelines in meeting those needs
12.03 Nursing Fundamentals 7243
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 2
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
• Oxygen
–elevate head of bed
–assist to sit up in chair
–report to supervisor if
resident is cyanotic or
short of breath
–assist with breathing
exercises
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 3
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Food
–Feed residents unable to feed
themselves
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 4
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Food
–Serve food
• with proper temperature
•in friendly manner
• in pleasant environment
•in appropriate amounts
–Make sure dentures are in place
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 5
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Water
–make available within
resident’s reach
–provide fresh water at
periodic intervals
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 6
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Shelter
–provide for warmth with
extra blankets
–be sure residents are
dressed properly
–avoid drafts or drafty
areas
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 7
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Sleep
–Minimize noise and lights during
hours of sleep
–Give back rub to relax resident
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 8
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Sleep (continued)
–Report complaints of pain to
supervisor
–Listen to concerns or worries the
resident may wish to express
–Leave night light on in the
resident’s room, if requested
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 9
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Elimination
–Assist to bathroom as
needed
–Provide bedpan and/or
urinal
–Provide for privacy
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 10
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Elimination (continued)
–Change soiled linen
immediately
–Following routine for
bowel and bladder
retraining as directed
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 11
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Activity
–ROM exercises as
directed
–Turn and reposition
at least every two
hours
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 12
Physical Needs For Survival And
Care To Be Given
(continued)
• Activity
–Assist with activity as
directed
–Encourage movement
–Encourage interesting
recreational activities
2.03
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Safety And Security Needs
• Provide for warmth
• Establish familiar surroundings
–explain procedures
–talk about “their” room
–keep your promises
–provide a safe environment
–promote use of personal
belongings
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 14
Safety and Security Needs
(continued)
• Maintain order and follow routines,
assisting resident to participate in
establishing routine as often as
possible
2.03
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Safety and Security Needs
(continued)
• Assist to reduce fear and anxiety
–listen to resident’s worries and
report to supervisor
–ease concerns when possible
–check on residents frequently
• Avoid rushing and assist resident in
gentle manner
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 16
Love and Affection Needs
• Friendship
• Social Acceptance
• Closeness
• Meaningful
relationships with
others
• Love
• Sexuality
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 17
Love and Affection Needs
(continued)
• Belonging
–Need met by family/support
system
–Friends may meet this need
2.03
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Love and Affection Needs
(continued)
The nursing staff as family:
• take time to greet residents when
you see them
• sit and visit for a few minutes when
time allows
• show interest in residents
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 19
Love and Affection Needs
(continued)
The nursing staff as family (continued):
• display human warmth with a gentle
touch
• show acceptance of an individual for
his or her unique qualities
• provide care in a kind, friendly,
considerate manner
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 20
Self-Esteem Needs
• Value, worth or opinion of oneself
• Seeing oneself as useful
• Being well thought of by others
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 21
Self-Esteem Needs
(continued)
• Nurse aide’s responsibilities
–call resident by proper name
–praise accomplishments
–discuss current issues
–request resident’s opinion
–show respect and approval
2.03
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Need for Self-Actualization
(experiencing one’s potential)
• Cannot occur until all
other needs are met
• A feeling that a
person is what one
wants to be
• Rarely is this need
totally met
2.03
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Need for Self-Actualization
(experiencing one’s potential)
(continued)
• Ways to help residents to meet this
need:
– assist to participate in meaningful
activities
– assist to dress and help with
grooming
– encourage independence
– encourage socialization
2.03
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Need for Self-Actualization
(experiencing one’s potential)
(continued)
• Ways to help residents to meet this
need (continued):
– share goals with residents and
praise their success or
accomplishments
– know what resident has
accomplished in his/her lifetime
and talk about these things
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 25
Spiritual Needs
• Residents have the right
to worship and express
their faith freely.
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 26
Spiritual Needs
(continued)
• Guidelines for the nurse aide:
–respect resident’s beliefs
–respect resident’s religious
objects
–inform residents of the time
and place for religious
services
2.03
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Spiritual Needs
(continued)
• Guidelines for the nurse aide
(continued):
–assist resident to attend
religious services
–provide privacy for members
of the clergy and residents
–welcome members of the
clergy
2.03
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Sexuality
• Expressed by individuals of all ages
• A way to show feminine or
masculine qualities
–Clothing styles and colors
–Hairstyles
–Hobbies and interests
–Sexual habits (continue into
old age)
–Gestures
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 29
Sexuality
(continued)
• May be expressed by:
–Sexual intercourse
–Caressing, touching,
holding hands
–Masturbation
• Is a right of all residents
to experience
2.03
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Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In
Dealing With Resident Sexuality
• Assist to maintain
sexual identity by
dressing residents in
clothing appropriate
for men or women
• Assist with personal
hygiene
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 31
Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In
Dealing With Resident Sexuality
(continued)
• Assist to prepare for special
activities by “dressing up”
–selecting attractive clothing
–fixing hair in a special way
–applying cosmetics
–wearing a special perfume
or aftershave
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 32
Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In
Dealing With Resident Sexuality
(continued)
• Help to develop a positive self-image
• Show acceptance and understanding
for resident’s expression of love or
sexuality
–provide privacy
–always knock prior to entering a
room at any time
–assure privacy when requested
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 33
Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In
Dealing With Resident Sexuality
(continued)
• Never expose the resident
• Accept the resident’s sexual
relationships
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 34
Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In
Dealing With Resident Sexuality
(continued)
• Provide protection for the non-
consenting resident
• Be firm but gentle in your rejection
of a resident’s sexual advances
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 35
Possible Effects Of Injury Or
Illness On Sexuality
• Disfiguring surgery may
cause a person to feel:
–unattractive and ugly to
others
–mutilated and deformed
–unworthy of love or
affection
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 36
Possible Effects Of Injury Or
Illness On Sexuality
(continued)
• Chronic illness and
certain medications
can affect sexual
functioning
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 37
Possible Effects Of Injury Or
Illness On Sexuality
(continued)
• Disorders that cause impotence
–diabetes mellitus
–spinal cord injuries
–multiple sclerosis
–alcoholism
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 38
Possible Effects Of Injury Or
Illness On Sexuality
(continued)
• Surgery can have both physical and/or
psychological effects
–removal of prostate or testes
–amputation of a limb
–removal of uterus
–removal of ovaries
–removal of a breast
–colostomy
–ileostomy
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 39
Possible Effects Of Injury Or
Illness On Sexuality
(continued)
• Disorders affecting the ability to
have sex:
– stroke
– nervous system disorders
– heart disease
2.03
Nursing Fundamentals 7243 40
Possible Effects Of Injury Or
Illness On Sexuality
(continued)
• Disorders affecting the ability to
have sex:
–chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
–circulatory disorders
–arthritis or conditions
affecting mobility/
flexibility
2.03
DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 41
Reproductive System
• Organs have dual functions
–Produce reproductive cells
–Produce hormones
responsible for sex
characteristics
•females - estrogen and
progesterone
•males - testosterone
DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 42
Common Disorders of the Reproductive
System
• Rectocele and cystocele – hernias
–rectocele - weakening of wall
between vagina and rectum
•constipation results
•hemorrhoids form
–cystocele - weakening of wall
between urethra and vagina
•causes urinary incontinence
DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 43
Common Disorders of the Reproductive
System
(continued)
• Tumors - benign and malignant
tumors of uterus, ovaries and
breasts
–pap smear
–self breast exams
–biopsy
DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 44
Common Disorders of the Reproductive
System
(continued)
• Sexually transmitted diseases
–gonorrhea
–syphilis
–herpes
–AIDS
• Prostatic hypertrophy -
enlargement of prostate gland
• Vaginitis
DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 45
Changes In Reproductive System Due
To Aging
• Decreased size of testes
• Decreased production of sperm
• Delayed or less forceful ejaculation
• Slower sexual response
• Enlargement of prostate
• Decreased sexual desire
DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 46
Changes In Reproductive System Due To
Aging
(continued)
• Sagging breasts
• Stopping of ovulation
• Decreased vaginal secretions
• Thinning of tissue of vaginal lining
• Decreased sex hormone production
• Loss of hair in vulva area
DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 47
Observations of Reproductive
System
• Bleeding
• Complaint of pain
• Vaginal discharge
• Complaint of itching
• Lumps
Understand basic human needs and
nurse aide guidelines in meeting
those needs.
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5.01
2.03 Nursing Fundamentals 7243

2.03 basic human_needs

  • 1.
    Understand basic human needsand nurse aide guidelines in meeting those needs. Unit A Resident Care Skills Essential Standard NA2.00 Understand nurse aide’s role in providing residents’ hygiene, grooming, and skin care. Indicator 2.03 Understand basic human needs and nurse aide guidelines in meeting those needs 12.03 Nursing Fundamentals 7243
  • 2.
    Nursing Fundamentals 72432 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given • Oxygen –elevate head of bed –assist to sit up in chair –report to supervisor if resident is cyanotic or short of breath –assist with breathing exercises 2.03
  • 3.
    Nursing Fundamentals 72433 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Food –Feed residents unable to feed themselves 2.03
  • 4.
    Nursing Fundamentals 72434 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Food –Serve food • with proper temperature •in friendly manner • in pleasant environment •in appropriate amounts –Make sure dentures are in place 2.03
  • 5.
    Nursing Fundamentals 72435 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Water –make available within resident’s reach –provide fresh water at periodic intervals 2.03
  • 6.
    Nursing Fundamentals 72436 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Shelter –provide for warmth with extra blankets –be sure residents are dressed properly –avoid drafts or drafty areas 2.03
  • 7.
    Nursing Fundamentals 72437 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Sleep –Minimize noise and lights during hours of sleep –Give back rub to relax resident 2.03
  • 8.
    Nursing Fundamentals 72438 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Sleep (continued) –Report complaints of pain to supervisor –Listen to concerns or worries the resident may wish to express –Leave night light on in the resident’s room, if requested 2.03
  • 9.
    Nursing Fundamentals 72439 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Elimination –Assist to bathroom as needed –Provide bedpan and/or urinal –Provide for privacy 2.03
  • 10.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724310 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Elimination (continued) –Change soiled linen immediately –Following routine for bowel and bladder retraining as directed 2.03
  • 11.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724311 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Activity –ROM exercises as directed –Turn and reposition at least every two hours 2.03
  • 12.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724312 Physical Needs For Survival And Care To Be Given (continued) • Activity –Assist with activity as directed –Encourage movement –Encourage interesting recreational activities 2.03
  • 13.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724313 Safety And Security Needs • Provide for warmth • Establish familiar surroundings –explain procedures –talk about “their” room –keep your promises –provide a safe environment –promote use of personal belongings 2.03
  • 14.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724314 Safety and Security Needs (continued) • Maintain order and follow routines, assisting resident to participate in establishing routine as often as possible 2.03
  • 15.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724315 Safety and Security Needs (continued) • Assist to reduce fear and anxiety –listen to resident’s worries and report to supervisor –ease concerns when possible –check on residents frequently • Avoid rushing and assist resident in gentle manner 2.03
  • 16.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724316 Love and Affection Needs • Friendship • Social Acceptance • Closeness • Meaningful relationships with others • Love • Sexuality 2.03
  • 17.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724317 Love and Affection Needs (continued) • Belonging –Need met by family/support system –Friends may meet this need 2.03
  • 18.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724318 Love and Affection Needs (continued) The nursing staff as family: • take time to greet residents when you see them • sit and visit for a few minutes when time allows • show interest in residents 2.03
  • 19.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724319 Love and Affection Needs (continued) The nursing staff as family (continued): • display human warmth with a gentle touch • show acceptance of an individual for his or her unique qualities • provide care in a kind, friendly, considerate manner 2.03
  • 20.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724320 Self-Esteem Needs • Value, worth or opinion of oneself • Seeing oneself as useful • Being well thought of by others 2.03
  • 21.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724321 Self-Esteem Needs (continued) • Nurse aide’s responsibilities –call resident by proper name –praise accomplishments –discuss current issues –request resident’s opinion –show respect and approval 2.03
  • 22.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724322 Need for Self-Actualization (experiencing one’s potential) • Cannot occur until all other needs are met • A feeling that a person is what one wants to be • Rarely is this need totally met 2.03
  • 23.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724323 Need for Self-Actualization (experiencing one’s potential) (continued) • Ways to help residents to meet this need: – assist to participate in meaningful activities – assist to dress and help with grooming – encourage independence – encourage socialization 2.03
  • 24.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724324 Need for Self-Actualization (experiencing one’s potential) (continued) • Ways to help residents to meet this need (continued): – share goals with residents and praise their success or accomplishments – know what resident has accomplished in his/her lifetime and talk about these things 2.03
  • 25.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724325 Spiritual Needs • Residents have the right to worship and express their faith freely. 2.03
  • 26.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724326 Spiritual Needs (continued) • Guidelines for the nurse aide: –respect resident’s beliefs –respect resident’s religious objects –inform residents of the time and place for religious services 2.03
  • 27.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724327 Spiritual Needs (continued) • Guidelines for the nurse aide (continued): –assist resident to attend religious services –provide privacy for members of the clergy and residents –welcome members of the clergy 2.03
  • 28.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724328 Sexuality • Expressed by individuals of all ages • A way to show feminine or masculine qualities –Clothing styles and colors –Hairstyles –Hobbies and interests –Sexual habits (continue into old age) –Gestures 2.03
  • 29.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724329 Sexuality (continued) • May be expressed by: –Sexual intercourse –Caressing, touching, holding hands –Masturbation • Is a right of all residents to experience 2.03
  • 30.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724330 Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In Dealing With Resident Sexuality • Assist to maintain sexual identity by dressing residents in clothing appropriate for men or women • Assist with personal hygiene 2.03
  • 31.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724331 Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In Dealing With Resident Sexuality (continued) • Assist to prepare for special activities by “dressing up” –selecting attractive clothing –fixing hair in a special way –applying cosmetics –wearing a special perfume or aftershave 2.03
  • 32.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724332 Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In Dealing With Resident Sexuality (continued) • Help to develop a positive self-image • Show acceptance and understanding for resident’s expression of love or sexuality –provide privacy –always knock prior to entering a room at any time –assure privacy when requested 2.03
  • 33.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724333 Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In Dealing With Resident Sexuality (continued) • Never expose the resident • Accept the resident’s sexual relationships 2.03
  • 34.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724334 Guidelines For The Nurse Aide In Dealing With Resident Sexuality (continued) • Provide protection for the non- consenting resident • Be firm but gentle in your rejection of a resident’s sexual advances 2.03
  • 35.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724335 Possible Effects Of Injury Or Illness On Sexuality • Disfiguring surgery may cause a person to feel: –unattractive and ugly to others –mutilated and deformed –unworthy of love or affection 2.03
  • 36.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724336 Possible Effects Of Injury Or Illness On Sexuality (continued) • Chronic illness and certain medications can affect sexual functioning 2.03
  • 37.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724337 Possible Effects Of Injury Or Illness On Sexuality (continued) • Disorders that cause impotence –diabetes mellitus –spinal cord injuries –multiple sclerosis –alcoholism 2.03
  • 38.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724338 Possible Effects Of Injury Or Illness On Sexuality (continued) • Surgery can have both physical and/or psychological effects –removal of prostate or testes –amputation of a limb –removal of uterus –removal of ovaries –removal of a breast –colostomy –ileostomy 2.03
  • 39.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724339 Possible Effects Of Injury Or Illness On Sexuality (continued) • Disorders affecting the ability to have sex: – stroke – nervous system disorders – heart disease 2.03
  • 40.
    Nursing Fundamentals 724340 Possible Effects Of Injury Or Illness On Sexuality (continued) • Disorders affecting the ability to have sex: –chronic obstructive pulmonary disease –circulatory disorders –arthritis or conditions affecting mobility/ flexibility 2.03
  • 41.
    DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit7 41 Reproductive System • Organs have dual functions –Produce reproductive cells –Produce hormones responsible for sex characteristics •females - estrogen and progesterone •males - testosterone
  • 42.
    DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit7 42 Common Disorders of the Reproductive System • Rectocele and cystocele – hernias –rectocele - weakening of wall between vagina and rectum •constipation results •hemorrhoids form –cystocele - weakening of wall between urethra and vagina •causes urinary incontinence
  • 43.
    DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit7 43 Common Disorders of the Reproductive System (continued) • Tumors - benign and malignant tumors of uterus, ovaries and breasts –pap smear –self breast exams –biopsy
  • 44.
    DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit7 44 Common Disorders of the Reproductive System (continued) • Sexually transmitted diseases –gonorrhea –syphilis –herpes –AIDS • Prostatic hypertrophy - enlargement of prostate gland • Vaginitis
  • 45.
    DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit7 45 Changes In Reproductive System Due To Aging • Decreased size of testes • Decreased production of sperm • Delayed or less forceful ejaculation • Slower sexual response • Enlargement of prostate • Decreased sexual desire
  • 46.
    DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit7 46 Changes In Reproductive System Due To Aging (continued) • Sagging breasts • Stopping of ovulation • Decreased vaginal secretions • Thinning of tissue of vaginal lining • Decreased sex hormone production • Loss of hair in vulva area
  • 47.
    DFS Approved Curriculum-Unit7 47 Observations of Reproductive System • Bleeding • Complaint of pain • Vaginal discharge • Complaint of itching • Lumps
  • 48.
    Understand basic humanneeds and nurse aide guidelines in meeting those needs. 48  END  5.01 2.03 Nursing Fundamentals 7243