AAC Care Planning & Support Strategies 2

Question 1

When a person with Alzheimer's refuses to bathe, which approach best aligns with person-centered care planning?

Accepted Answer

Offer a sponge bath or alternative and respect the person's pace

Answer

Person-centered care respects individual preferences by offering alternatives and adapting routines rather than forcing compliance.

Question 2

Which tool is most commonly used to document an individualized care plan for a person with dementia in a long-term care setting?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Answer

The MDS is a federally mandated assessment instrument used to develop individualized care plans in nursing facilities.

Question 3

A care partner notices a person with mid-stage Alzheimer's frequently sundowns. Which care plan modification is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Schedule calming activities and reduce demands in the late afternoon

Answer

Reducing demands and providing calming, structured activities in the late afternoon helps minimize sundowning symptoms.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of including life history information in a dementia care plan?

Accepted Answer

To personalize interventions by connecting care to the person's identity and preferences

Answer

Life history information enables caregivers to tailor activities and communication strategies to the individual's unique background and preferences.

Question 5

When updating a care plan for a person whose Alzheimer's has progressed to late stage, which new focus area becomes most critical?

Accepted Answer

Comfort-focused care and symptom management

Answer

Late-stage care planning shifts to comfort-focused, palliative approaches that prioritize quality of life and symptom management.

(AAC) Alzheimer's Association Certification Practice Test