AAC Care Planning & Support Strategies 3

Question 1

Which element is essential to include in a care plan for a person with Alzheimer's who wanders?

Accepted Answer

Environmental safety measures and identification strategies such as MedicAlert

Answer

Safe Return programs and environmental modifications are evidence-based, person-centered strategies for managing wandering behavior.

Question 2

When developing a care plan with the family, what principle should guide the team regarding the person with Alzheimer's own wishes?

Accepted Answer

The expressed preferences of the person, when known, should guide care decisions

Answer

Person-centered care requires honoring the individual's previously expressed values and preferences to the greatest extent possible.

Question 3

An occupational therapist recommends adaptive equipment for a person with Alzheimer's. What is the primary goal of this care plan intervention?

Accepted Answer

Promote independence and safety in daily activities

Answer

Adaptive equipment helps preserve functional independence and safety, supporting the person's dignity and quality of life.

Question 4

Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate for a non-verbal person with late-stage Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

PAINAD (Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia)

Answer

PAINAD is designed specifically for non-verbal persons with advanced dementia, assessing behavioral indicators of pain.

Question 5

A care plan includes 'meaningful activity' as an intervention. Which best describes this for a former teacher with Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Activities that align with past roles, such as reading to others or sorting papers

Answer

Meaningful activities connect to a person's identity and life history, providing purpose and engagement relevant to who they are.

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