Question 1

According to Teepa Snow, what are the 3 of the five steps to approaching an Alzheimer's Disease resident: 
a. Approach from the_________
b. Walk__________
c. Stand to the ____
front, slow, behind 
behind, fast, side 
front, slow, side

Accepted Answer

front, slow, side

Question 2

The most common form of Dementia is:
  Lewy Body Dementia 
  Parkinson's Disease 
  Alzheimer's Disease 
  Vascular Dementia

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's Disease

Question 3

Which of the following statement is true of dementia?
  Most forms of dementia are reversible 
  Dementia is a normal process of aging 
  Dementia is a serious loss of mental abilities that interferes with normal aging. 
  No answer text provided.

Accepted Answer

Dementia is a serious loss of mental abilities that interferes with normal aging.

Question 4

____________________ is where the individual fabricates information to fill in gaps in memory.
  Progression 
  Confabulation 
  Concussion 
  Catastrophic Reaction

Accepted Answer

Confabulation

Question 5

patientwithAlzheimerisdistressed/askingwhentheirspouselongsincepassedawayisarrivinghowwilluhandlesituation?
Reorient/informpersonthattheirloved1isdead/isntcoming
Reassureresidentthattheirloved1willbtheresoon
Redirectresident2otheractivities/thoughts

Accepted Answer

Redirect the resident to other activities or thoughts.

Question 6

When there is a behavioral issue, the CNA should _______________

_______________, and be ____________________.

  speak loudly; firmly 
  leave the resident; alert 
  remain calm; professional 
  force compliance; assertive

Accepted Answer

remain calm; professional

Question 7

therapies for residents with Alzheimer's disease

Accepted Answer

A. Reminiscence therapy
B. Validation therapy
C. Remotivation Therapy

Question 8

Remotivation Therapy

Accepted Answer

Type of therapy that promotes self-awareness, and socialization by having residents gather in small groups

Question 9

Validation therapy

Accepted Answer

Type of therapy that lets people with Alzheimer's disease believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances

Question 10

Reminiscence therapy

Accepted Answer

Type of therapy that encourages people with dementia disease to remember and talk about the past

Question 11

Agitation may be reduced by:
  Reduce caffeine and sugar intake 
  Distract with activity or snack 
  Reduce noise and other stimulus 
  All of the above 
  None of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 12

Residents who are agitated may be responding to the mood of the caregiver.
  True 
  False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Which is most often affected by dementia?
  Vision, hearing, sense of touch 
  Orientation, language, ability to sequence tasks 
  Heart and liver function 
  None of the above

Accepted Answer

Orientation, language, ability to sequence tasks

Question 14

When communicating with someone with dementia, you should never validate their feelings and always tell them things that you think will keep them calm. 
  True 
  False

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

When rendering care or providing tasks, we should provide one instruction at a time?
  True 
  False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Late afternoon confusion is also referred to as Sun downing?
  True 
  False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Residentwithdementiakeepstrying2getoutof shower before being completely bathed, may be doing this because:
He has lost the ability to sequence tasks/simply thinks he is done
He needs to be disciplined better
He does not like the facility
All ofabove

Accepted Answer

He has lost the ability to sequence tasks and simply thinks he is done

Question 18

What are some reasons for challenging behaviors?
  Poor physical health, pain, hunger 
  Too much clutter 
  Asking the residents to do tasks that are overwhelming 
  All of the above 
  None of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 19

When speaking to residents with dementia, ____________ sentences are best to use.
  No 
  short 
  long 
  None of the above

Accepted Answer

short

Question 20

When using a technique called "change of face" when a resident is upset, it means to:
  Massage the residents face gently 
  Change your facial expression 
  Have another caregiver step in to help the resident 
  None of the above

Accepted Answer

Have another caregiver step in to help the resident

Question 21

Residentinsistsonwearingsameclotheseveryday,maybehelpful2:
Removesoiledclothing@nightwhenresidentissleeping
Let resident continue to wear the clothing, it is their choice
Dont allow the resident to wear the same clothing in the morning
None of above

Accepted Answer

Remove the soiled clothing at night when the resident is sleeping

CNA-Quizzes 17

Dementia Quiz CH22

Question	Answer
According to Teepa Snow, what are the 3 of the five steps to approaching an Alzheimer's Disease resident: a. Approach from the_________ b. Walk__________ c. Stand to the ____ front, slow, behind behind, fast, side front, slow, side	front, slow, side
The most common form of Dementia is: Lewy Body Dementia Parkinson's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Vascular Dementia	Alzheimer's Disease
Which of the following statement is true of dementia? Most forms of dementia are reversible Dementia is a normal process of aging Dementia is a serious loss of mental abilities that interferes with normal aging. No answer text provided.	Dementia is a serious loss of mental abilities that interferes with normal aging.
____________________ is where the individual fabricates information to fill in gaps in memory. Progression Confabulation Concussion Catastrophic Reaction	Confabulation
patientwithAlzheimerisdistressed/askingwhentheirspouselongsincepassedawayisarrivinghowwilluhandlesituation? Reorient/informpersonthattheirloved1isdead/isntcoming Reassureresidentthattheirloved1willbtheresoon Redirectresident2otheractivities/thoughts	Redirect the resident to other activities or thoughts.
When there is a behavioral issue, the CNA should _______________ _______________, and be ____________________. speak loudly; firmly leave the resident; alert remain calm; professional force compliance; assertive	remain calm; professional
therapies for residents with Alzheimer's disease	A. Reminiscence therapy B. Validation therapy C. Remotivation Therapy
Remotivation Therapy	Type of therapy that promotes self-awareness, and socialization by having residents gather in small groups
Validation therapy	Type of therapy that lets people with Alzheimer's disease believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances
Reminiscence therapy	Type of therapy that encourages people with dementia disease to remember and talk about the past
Agitation may be reduced by: Reduce caffeine and sugar intake Distract with activity or snack Reduce noise and other stimulus All of the above None of the above	All of the above
Residents who are agitated may be responding to the mood of the caregiver. True False	True
Which is most often affected by dementia? Vision, hearing, sense of touch Orientation, language, ability to sequence tasks Heart and liver function None of the above	Orientation, language, ability to sequence tasks
When communicating with someone with dementia, you should never validate their feelings and always tell them things that you think will keep them calm. True False	False
When rendering care or providing tasks, we should provide one instruction at a time? True False	True
Late afternoon confusion is also referred to as Sun downing? True False	True
Residentwithdementiakeepstrying2getoutof shower before being completely bathed, may be doing this because: He has lost the ability to sequence tasks/simply thinks he is done He needs to be disciplined better He does not like the facility All ofabove	He has lost the ability to sequence tasks and simply thinks he is done
What are some reasons for challenging behaviors? Poor physical health, pain, hunger Too much clutter Asking the residents to do tasks that are overwhelming All of the above None of the above	All of the above
When speaking to residents with dementia, ____________ sentences are best to use. No short long None of the above	short
When using a technique called "change of face" when a resident is upset, it means to: Massage the residents face gently Change your facial expression Have another caregiver step in to help the resident None of the above	Have another caregiver step in to help the resident
Residentinsistsonwearingsameclotheseveryday,maybehelpful2: Removesoiledclothing@nightwhenresidentissleeping Let resident continue to wear the clothing, it is their choice Dont allow the resident to wear the same clothing in the morning None of above	Remove the soiled clothing at night when the resident is sleeping

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