Mental Health and Social Needs
📋 Lesson Overview
Welcome to the Mental Health & Social Needs lesson! This essential section focuses on understanding and supporting residents’ emotional, mental, and social well-being. As a CNA, you’ll frequently encounter residents with various mental health conditions and social needs. This lesson will prepare you to recognize, respond to, and provide appropriate support for these crucial aspects of resident care.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- Understand common mental health conditions
- Master therapeutic communication techniques
- Learn appropriate responses to behavioral challenges
- Develop skills for supporting social interactions
- Understand depression and anxiety recognition
- Learn proper documentation of behavioral changes
- Recognize the importance of maintaining emotional support
📚 Topics Covered
- Mental Health Care Essentials
- Mental Health Care Mistakes
- Mental Health Care Success Guide
- Practice Tests
⏱️ Estimated Time: 45 minutes
ℹ️ Quick Facts About Official CNA Exam – Mental Health and Social Needs
- Number of Questions in Category: 6 questions total
(5 Emotional/Mental Health + 1 Spiritual/Cultural) - Minimum Correct Required: 5 out of 6 (80%)
(Based on standard passing requirement) - Maximum Mistakes Allowed: 1 question
(To maintain 80% passing threshold) - Exam Weight: 10% of total exam
(8% Emotional/Mental Health + 2% Spiritual/Cultural) - Question Types: Multiple choice, scenario-based situations
- Critical Rating: High Priority (Behavioral Competency)
- State Requirement: Must demonstrate understanding of mental health needs
- Testing Format: Written questions with behavioral scenarios
Note: While the number of questions is smaller, mental health and social needs are evaluated throughout the exam in various scenarios and are crucial for providing comprehensive patient care.
Ready to begin? Click on “Mental Health Care Essentials” to start understanding these crucial aspects of resident care for your CNA exam success!