Chapter 5
3. The ability to think logically and quickly is called: (A) Cognition (B) Dementia (C) Awareness (D) Dysphagia
(A) Cognition
14. If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should (A) Lay out clothes in the order they should be put on (B) Dress the resident in the hallway (C) Choose the resident's clothing for the resident (D) Give the resident multiple steps to follow
(A) Lay out clothes in the order they should be put on
8. When a resident with AD is perseverating, the NA should (A) Repeat herself using the same words (B) Tell the resident that she already answered that question (C) Not answer the question after the third time it is asked (D) Use a thesaurus to find new ways to say things
(A) Repeat herself using the same words
12. If a resident with AD has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should (A) Schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated (B) Hurry the resident through the bath (C) Insist that the resident bathe even if she does not want to (D) Surprise the resident with the bath
(A) Schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated
6. Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? (A) Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer. (B) Residents with AD will show the same signs at the same times. (C) NAs should do everything for residents with AD. (D) Alzheimer's disease is a normal part of aging.
(A) Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer.
7. When a resident with AD is frightened, the NA should (A) Speak in a room where the television is on (B) Check her body language to make sure she is not tense or hurried (C) Use long sentences (D) Not tell the resident what she is going to do
(B) Check her body language to make sure she is not tense or hurried
4. Nursing assistants can help residents with memory loss by (A) Doing as much as possible for them (B) Encouraging them to make lists of things to remember (C) Reminding them every time they forget something (D) Telling them to snap out of it
(B) Encouraging them to make lists of things to remember
17. If a resident with AD shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should (A) Hit back (B) Remove triggers (C) Leave the resident alone (D) Yell at the resident
(B) Remove triggers
16. A nursing assistant can respond to sundowning by (A) Adding more caffeine to the resident's diet (B) Setting a bedtime routine and keeping it (C) Restricting exercise during the day (D) Scheduling activities during this time
(B) Setting a bedtime routine and keeping it
1. Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused? (A) Rush the resident. (B) Stay calm and provide a quiet environment. (C) Leave the resident alone. (D) Do not discuss plans for the day because it adds to the resident's confusion.
(B) Stay calm and provide a quiet environment.
18. Which of the following is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? (A) Let other residents know what is happening (B) Take the resident to a private area (C) Inform other nursing assistants that the resident has a dirty mind (D) Loudly reprimand the resident to shame him into stopping
(B) Take the resident to a private area
13. One way for a nursing assistant to help a resident with AD with eating is to (A) Put a few types of food on the plate at the same time (B) Use dishes without a pattern and a simple place setting (C) Withhold fluids (D) Serve steaming hot foods and drinks
(B) Use dishes without a pattern and a simple place setting
10. If a resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skills, the NA should (A) Assume the resident cannot understand what is being said (B) Use touch, smiles, and laughter (C) Ask the resident questions (D) Do not involve resident in activities
(B) Use touch, smiles, and laughter
5. Which of the following terms means "a serious loss of mental abilities?" (A) Cognition (B) Irreversible (C) Dementia (D) Onset
(C) Dementia
15. A good way for a nursing assistant to respond to hallucinations is to (A) Argue with the resident, telling her that what she thinks she sees isn't real (B) Tell the resident that she can see the hallucination, too (C) Reassure a resident who is upset and worried (D) Laugh at the resident
(C) Reassure a resident who is upset and worried
11. If a resident with AD is incontinent, the nursing assistant should (A) Withhold fluids (B) Dim the bathroom lights (C) Mark the restroom with a sign or picture (D) Check resident every three hours to help determine a "bathroom time"
(C) mark the restroom w/a sign or pucture
2. Confusion may be caused by (A) Too much television viewing (B) An unpleasant roommate (C) Exercise (D) Dehydration
(D) Dehydration
19. When a resident with AD pillages and hoards, the nursing assistant should (A) Tell the family that the resident is stealing things (B) Lock the resident in his room if the NA does not have time to watch him (C) Warn the other residents that the resident with AD is a thief (D) Provide a rummage drawer
(D) Provide a rummage drawer
9. When a resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions, it is a good idea to use (A) A notepad to write out instructions (B) Longer words to catch the resident's interest (C) A very loud voice (D) Short words, pictures, and gestures
(D) Short words, pictures, and gestures
