State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Practice Exam

Which need is being addressed when you offer to help a resident with their grooming?

1. Safety and security needs

2. Physiologic needs

3. Love and belonging needs

4. Self esteem needs

The correct answer is: Self esteem needs

The correct answer is associated with addressing self-esteem needs when assisting a resident with their grooming. Grooming is closely linked to personal appearance and hygiene, which can significantly impact an individual's self-image and confidence. When residents receive help with grooming, they often feel more presentable and, therefore, more confident in social interactions. This enhancement of self-esteem can also contribute to a sense of dignity and pride in their appearance. By focusing on grooming, you are not only helping to improve the resident's physical appearance but also fostering a sense of self-worth and respect. This assistance can promote the resident's independence as they may feel empowered to participate in their personal care routine with your support. While the other needs listed—such as safety and security, physiologic, and love and belonging—are important in the context of overall care, they do not directly correlate with the act of grooming. Safety relates more to physical well-being, physiologic needs are foundational for survival such as food, water, and shelter, and love and belonging pertains to emotional connections and relationships rather than personal care activities like grooming.