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