AAC AAC Staff Training & Workforce Development 2

Question 1

Which competency area is most critical for direct care staff working with individuals who have Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Understanding dementia-related behavioral expressions and non-pharmacological responses

Answer

Understanding why behavioral expressions occur in dementia and knowing how to respond without medications is foundational to safe, quality dementia care.

Question 2

What is the primary goal of dementia-care simulation training exercises that use empathy-building tools (e.g., goggles, gloves that mimic sensory loss)?

Accepted Answer

To help staff experience a perspective closer to that of a person with dementia

Answer

Empathy-building simulations help care staff understand what perceptual challenges and disorientation feel like, improving compassionate and person-centered responses.

Question 3

What does 'competency-based' training mean in the context of dementia care workforce development?

Accepted Answer

Training that evaluates whether staff can actually demonstrate required skills, not just recall information

Answer

Competency-based training requires learners to demonstrate specific skills and knowledge through observable performance, not just pass a written test.

Question 4

When a new staff member witnesses a co-worker using a restraint improperly on a resident with Alzheimer's disease, the appropriate first action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the incident through the facility's established chain of command or incident reporting system

Answer

Improper restraint use constitutes potential abuse and must be reported immediately through proper channels to protect the resident and ensure accountability.

Question 5

Shadowing experienced dementia care staff as part of new employee orientation is most valuable because it:

Accepted Answer

Allows new staff to observe real-world application of dementia care principles in context

Answer

Shadowing bridges the gap between classroom learning and practice by showing new employees how skilled colleagues apply techniques in real care situations.

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test

AAC AAC Staff Training & Workforce Development 2