Section: Unit 6: Providing Basic Care | Nurse's Aide | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Adapt care of clients to meet physical needs, nutritional needs, and comfort measures
    • Explain the principles of OTC medication administration and the common effects of routine prescribed medications
    • Explain the role of the nurse's aide in end-of-life care

    • Unit 6: Lesson 1: Nutrition and Fluid Needs

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Briefly describe the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system
      • Describe the nutrition interventions needed for clients with age changes of the senses 
      • Describe macronutrients and how to choose food to meet their requirements 
      • Explain the body’s fluid needs and how it is maintained through diet consumption
      • Discuss the incidence and symptoms and prevention of dehydration
      • Explain the cultural and religious significance of nutrition
      • Outline the various types of modified diets
      • Describe the modifications for liquid and texture diets

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 49 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 1 Nutrition and Fluid Needs URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Nutrition and Fluid Needs URL
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      Nutrition and Fluid Needs Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 1
      Not available unless: The activity Unit 5 Exam is complete and passed

    • Unit 6: Lesson 2: Pain

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define pain and the factors that influence it
      • Explain the difference between acute and chronic pain
      • Describe the difference between objective and subjective pain
      • Explain the pain aid scale

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 28 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 2 Pain URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Pain URL
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      Pain Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 2
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 1 is complete and passed
    • Optional Learning Resources
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      Video: Instructor demonstration of topical medications URL

    • Unit 6: Lesson 3: Comfort Measures

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe the types of comfort measures and their application 
      • Describe the core principles of pain management 
      • Describe the fast facts for the different types of pain
      • List the common side effects of pain medications 

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 35 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 3 Comfort Measures URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Comfort Measures URL
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      Comfort Measures Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 3
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    • Unit 6: Lesson 4: End-of-Life Care

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the role of hospice care at the end of life
      • Define advance directives and Do Not Resuscitate orders
      • Describe the signs of impending death
      • Outline end-of-life care
      • Describe what is involved in post-mortem care

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 37 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 4 End-of-Life Care URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: End-of-Life Care URL
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      End-of-Life Care Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 4
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 3 is complete and passed

    • Unit 6: Lesson 5: Stages of Grief

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the stages of grief
      • Explain how the nurse's aide may assist in the grieving process

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 26 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 6 Lesson 5 Stages of Grief URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Stages of Grief URL
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      Stages of Grief Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 5
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 4 is complete and passed
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      Unit 6 Exam Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 6 Lesson 5 is complete and passed