CNA Chapter 5 Workbook [Hartmann Nursing Assistant Care The Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA Chapter 5 Workbook [Hartmann Nursing Assistant Care The Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease,CNA Chapter 5 Workbook [Hartmann Nursing Assistant Care The Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease,CNA Chapter 5 Workbook [Hartmann Nursing Assistant Care The Basics] Confu...
CNA Chapter 5 Workbook [Hartmann Nursing Assistant Care The Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease Dementia [Answer: - the loss of mental ab ilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating. A common cause of dementia is_______ [Answer: - Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease causes [Answer: - tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, eventually causin g dementia. When communicating with a resident with AD, the nursing assistant (NA) 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 th e 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 th e resident to do what he can Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand -holds [Answer: - to ensure safety during bathing Break tasks down into simple steps, [Answer: - explaining one step at a time. Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture [Answer: - as a remin der of when to use it and where it is. Good or Bad: Break tasks down into simple steps, explaining one step at a time [Answer: - Good Good or Bad: If the resident is incontinent, do not give him fluids because ti makes the problem worse. [Answer: - Bad Good or Bad:Choose clothes that are simple to put on. [Answer: - Good Good or Bad: Check the skin regularly for sign of irritation [Answer: - Good Follow Standard Precautions when caring for the resident [Answer: - Good Good or Bad:Do not encourage exercise, as this will make the resident more agitated [Answer: - Bad Good or Bad: Serve finger foods if the resident tends to wander during meals [Answer: - Good Good or Bad: Schedule meals at the same time every day [Answer: - Good
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