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Nurse Aide I T
Nurse Aide I Module T Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Dementia | a progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that interferes with daily life and is not a normal part of aging. |
| Discuss Alzheimer's Disease stages, and signs/symptoms | progresses from mild memory loss and confusion in the early stage to increased difficulty with daily tasks and recognition in the middle stage, and finally severe cognitive decline and full-time care needs in the late stage. |
| Discuss Delirium-define and causes | Delirium is a sudden, severe confusion and rapid change in brain function caused by illness, infection, medications, or other medical conditions. |
| Define Sundowning | is increased confusion, agitation, and restlessness in elderly individuals, especially those with dementia, that occurs in the late afternoon or evening. |
| Role of the Nurse Aide in caring for the resident with dementia | provides safety, comfort, and support by using patience, gentle communication, and validation techniques to help residents with dementia maintain dignity and reduce confusion. |
| Discuss maintenance of respect, dignity and quality of life in Dementia | dignity, and quality of life in dementia care means treating residents with kindness, valuing their feelings and choices, promoting independence as much as possible, and creating a safe, supportive environment that honors their identity. |
| Discuss Communication in Dementia and Alzheimer's | with people who have dementia or Alzheimer’s requires patience, simple language, clear gestures, and a calm tone to help reduce confusion and encourage understanding, while also validating their feelings even if their words or memories are unclear. |
| Be able to relate to behavior issues in residents with Alzheimer's Dementia | in residents with Alzheimer's dementia often stem from confusion, fear, frustration, or inability to express needs, so understanding these causes helps caregivers respond with empathy and patience instead of frustration. |
| Discuss common behaviors include definition, risks, interventions and warning signs | dementia like agitation, wandering, and aggression arise from confusion or fear, posing risks of injury and stress, and can be managed with calm communication, safe environments, and validation, while warning signs include restlessness. |
| Discuss ways to prevent Sundowning | by keeping a consistent routine, increasing daytime light and activity, minimizing evening noise, and offering calming activities before bed. |
| Discuss Nurse Aide stress and burnout when caring for dementia residents, and ways to reduce burnout in the nurse Aide | Caring for dementia residents can cause nurse aide stress and burnout due to emotional and physical demands, which can be reduced by practicing self-care, seeking support, taking breaks, and using stress-management techniques. |
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