Care Planning & Support Strategies Flashcards
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Which non-pharmacological strategy is recommended in care plans to reduce depression in persons with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Increasing meaningful social engagement and structured activities
Social engagement and meaningful activity are evidence-based non-pharmacological strategies that reduce depressive symptoms in dementia.
A care plan specifies 'failure-free activities.' What is the goal of this approach?
Answer: Provide tasks the person can succeed at to build confidence and reduce frustration
Failure-free activities are designed to match the person's current abilities, promoting success and reducing agitation from frustration.
When a care plan addresses nutrition for a person with moderate Alzheimer's who is losing weight, which strategy is most appropriate to try first?
Answer: Offer high-calorie foods, finger foods, and frequent small meals
Nutritional care plans first optimize oral intake through food modifications, smaller frequent meals, and calorie-dense options before considering invasive alternatives.
How should a care plan address the spiritual and religious needs of a person with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Assess and incorporate spiritual preferences to support emotional well-being and identity
Holistic care planning includes spiritual assessment and incorporating religious or spiritual practices that provide comfort and reinforce identity.
A person with Alzheimer's becomes agitated during personal care. According to best practice, what should the care plan specify?
Answer: Use a consistent caregiver, verbal cues, and allow the person to participate
Consistency, gentle verbal cues, and promoting participation during personal care reduce agitation and preserve dignity.
What does a 'strengths-based' care plan emphasize for a person with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Identifying and building upon remaining abilities and preserved strengths
A strengths-based approach identifies preserved abilities and interests to promote engagement, independence, and self-worth.
Which care planning approach is recommended when a person with Alzheimer's and their family disagree about care preferences?
Answer: Facilitate a care conference to explore values and seek a mutually acceptable plan
A facilitated care conference allows all parties to discuss values and find a plan that respects the person's dignity while addressing family concerns.