AAC AAC Nutrition & Hydration Management 2

Question 1

What is the recommended approach when a person with advanced Alzheimer's disease consistently refuses oral feeding?

Accepted Answer

Honor the refusal and pursue comfort-focused care discussions

Answer

Consistent refusal of oral feeding in advanced dementia warrants a goals-of-care discussion focused on comfort measures, respecting the person's dignity.

Question 2

Which nutrient deficiency is particularly associated with accelerated cognitive decline and should be monitored in people with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin B12 deficiency is linked to neurological damage and cognitive decline and is frequently assessed in older adults with dementia.

Question 3

Which environmental modification at mealtimes has been shown to improve food intake in people with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Using high-contrast colored plates against tablecloths

Answer

High-contrast tableware helps individuals with Alzheimer's visually distinguish food from the plate and plate from the table, improving self-feeding.

Question 4

A care professional notices that a resident with Alzheimer's is drinking very little water. The BEST initial strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Offer preferred fluids frequently in small amounts throughout the day

Answer

Offering preferred fluids frequently in small, manageable amounts throughout the day is an effective, person-centered approach to prevent dehydration.

Question 5

Which standardized tool is commonly used in long-term care settings to screen for malnutrition risk in older adults with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Answer

The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a validated screening tool widely used to identify malnutrition or nutritional risk in geriatric populations.

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AAC AAC Nutrition & Hydration Management 2