Chapter 5 - Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease Training Exam 100% Well Answered.
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Alzheimer\'s Disease
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Alzheimer\'s Disease
What are 10 actions that a nursing assistant can take when helping care for a resident who is confused? - Answer 1. Do not leave the resident alone
2. Stay calm. Provide a quiet environment
3. Speak in a low tone of voice. Speak clearly/slowly
4. Introduce yourself each time you see the resi...
Chapter 5 - Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease Training Exam 100% Well Answered.
What are 10 actions that a nursing assistant can take when helping care for a resident who is confused? -
Answer 1. Do not leave the resident alone
2. Stay calm. Provide a quiet environment 3. Speak in a low tone of voice. Speak clearly/slowly
4. Introduce yourself each time you see the resident 5. Remind resident of his location, name and the date
6. Explain what your doing, using simple words
7. Be patient. Do not rush the resident 8. Talk to the resident about the plans for the day. Keep a routine
9. Promote self-care and independence 10. Report observations to the nurse
Name 4 possible causes of delirium - Answer 1. infections
2. disease 3. fluid imbalances
4. poor nutrition
Dementia is the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating - Answer true
Dementia is something that happens as every person gets older - Answer false
Alzhheimer's Disease is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly - Answer true
Men are more likely to have Alzheimer's disease then women - Answer false - women are more likely Alzheimer's Disease causes tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, eventually causing dementia - Answer true
there is no cure for Alzheimers disease - Answer true
There is one simple exam that is performed to diagnose Alzheimers disease - Answer true - autopsy
Each person with Alzheimer's disease will show different signs at different times - Answer true
Most Alzheimer's disease victims will eventually need constant care - Answer true
Symptoms of Alzheimers disease typically appear suddenly - Answer False - appears gradually
When communicating with a resident with AD, the nursing assistant should - Answer Speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal
If a resident is frightened or anxious, which of the following should the NA do - Answer Check his body language so he does not appear tense or hurried
If a resident perseverates, this means he is - Answer repeating words, phrases, questions, or actions
If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should - Answer Encourage the resident to do what he can
Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand holds to ensure safety during bathing - Answer Good idea
Always bathe the resident at the same time every day, even if she is agitated - Answer Bad idea
Break tasks down into simple steps, explaining one step at a time - Answer Good idea
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