AAC Nutrition & Hydration Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is a person-centered approach to encouraging a person with Alzheimer's to eat when they are refusing meals?
Answer: Sitting at eye level, offering familiar foods, and using a calm tone
Sitting at eye level, using a calm voice, and offering familiar, preferred foods respects dignity and can reduce meal refusal by creating a reassuring environment.
Research suggests that music played during mealtimes for individuals with Alzheimer's disease primarily helps by:
Answer: Reducing agitation and improving mealtime duration
Familiar music during meals can reduce agitation, create a calming atmosphere, and encourage individuals to remain seated and engaged during eating.
When is the use of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube generally NOT recommended for a person with advanced Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: When the person is in advanced stages and the burden outweighs the benefit
Clinical evidence and major medical associations indicate that PEG tube feeding in advanced dementia does not improve survival, comfort, or quality of life and may increase suffering.
Which role does an occupational therapist (OT) play in the nutritional care of a person with Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Evaluating fine motor skills and recommending adaptive feeding equipment
Occupational therapists assess functional abilities related to eating and recommend adaptive tools, positioning, and strategies to maximize independent feeding.
Consistent mealtime routines for individuals with Alzheimer's disease are important primarily because:
Answer: Predictable routines reduce anxiety and cue the person to expect and accept food
Consistent routines create a sense of security and predictability, reducing anxiety and helping individuals with Alzheimer's recognize mealtime cues.
What is the significance of monitoring body weight monthly in residents with Alzheimer's disease in a care facility?
Answer: It helps detect unintentional weight loss early so interventions can be implemented promptly
Monthly weight monitoring allows care teams to identify unintentional weight loss early — a key indicator of declining nutritional status that requires prompt intervention.