The DX that Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer.

Resident is having a personal call in his room. The family member asked the resident for money -as is usual, the resident loudly questions the family member

Reassure a resident with Hallucinations who is upset and worried

A very important re-portable observation of mentally ill residents

Therapy that allows resident to believe that they live in the past or imaginary circumstances

Only talking about one subject at a time, using simple, short sentences; helps residents with _____

The CNA heard my frustration, entered the room as I was about to throw a picture and asked what was going on.

Who does not control impulses well

A visibly upset pt says, " I wasn't to talk to the head nurse, no get me the supervisor & DON I am mad!" What's your Initial response

A common set of treatment for anxiety disorders

Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture, if a pt is

Resident not wanting the phone to betaken away calms down

The anxiety disorder that is characterized by repetitive thoughts or behavior

A pt breaks a chair in anger what is your 1st intervention?

The doctor might order what 3 things for a person exhibiting s/s of depression.

When would you step out of the way and remove triggers if possible

The other day a CNA got my lunch tray like every other day

What is apathy a sign of

CNA is caring for an agitated pt. You should talk

Therapy that the staff points to the clock and calendar

When would you lay out clothes in the order they should be put on

After speaking with the CNA, I felt better and wasn't angry anymore

The Name of this Unit

While caring for a resident you get hit, what should you do?

The Activity Director brings in an 8-track tape and has the pt. talk about it.