Chapter 5
18) Confusion may be caused by
Dehydration
3) When a resident with AD is frightened, the NA should
check her body language it make sure she is not tense or hurried
10) The ability to the think logically and quickly is called:
cognition
1) Which of the following terms means " a serious loss of mental abilites"?
dementia
7) Nursing assistants can help resident with memory loss by
encouraging them to make lists of things to remember
9) If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should p
lay out clothes in the order they should be put on
15) If a resident with AD is incontinent, the nursing assistant should
mark the restroom with a sign or picture
8) When a resident with AD pillages and hoards, the nursing assistant should
provide a rummage drawer
5) A good way for a nursing assistant to respond to hallucinations is to
reassure a resident who is upset and worried
17) If a resident with AD shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should
remove triggers
11) When a resident with AD perseverating, the NA should
repeat herself using the same words
4) If a resident with AD has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should
schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated
2) A nursing assistant can resoond to sundowning by
setting a bedtime routine and keeping it
12) When a resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions, it is good idea to use
short words, picture, and gestures
13) Which of the following statement is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)?
skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer
16) Which if the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused?
stay calm and provide a quiet environment
6) Which of the following is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior?
take the resident to a private area
14) One way for a nursing assistant to help a resident with AD with eating is to
use dishes without a pattern and a simple place setting
19) If a resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skill, the NA should
use touch, smiles, and laughter