Activities of Daily Living Flashcards
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A person with Alzheimer's repeatedly attempts to eat non-food items during meals. The caregiver should:
Answer: Remove non-food items from the table and provide appropriate finger foods
Clearing the environment of non-food items and offering finger foods addresses the pica-like behavior while supporting eating.
Which technique is recommended when a person with Alzheimer's has difficulty initiating grooming tasks despite having the physical ability?
Answer: Providing hand-over-hand guidance to start the first motion
Hand-over-hand guidance helps initiate the motor sequence, after which the person may continue independently.
A caregiver notes that a person with Alzheimer's drools and has increased difficulty swallowing liquids. The recommended modification is:
Answer: Add a thickening agent to liquids per the speech therapist's recommendation
Thickened liquids, as prescribed by a speech therapist, slow liquid flow and reduce aspiration risk in dysphagia.
What is the recommended approach when a person with Alzheimer's insists on wearing the same outfit every day?
Answer: Purchasing several identical outfits to allow daily laundering
Buying duplicate outfits allows the person their preference while ensuring clean clothing is always available.
Which mealtime strategy best supports a person with Alzheimer's who is easily distracted and does not finish meals?
Answer: Turn off the TV and reduce noise and clutter in the dining area
A calm, low-stimulation environment reduces distractibility and helps the person focus on eating.
Which of the following is the best practice for maintaining skin integrity during incontinence care for a person with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Apply barrier cream and perform frequent checks and changes
Frequent checks, timely changes, and barrier cream prevent moisture-associated skin breakdown in incontinent individuals.
A person with Alzheimer's becomes frightened when looking in the mirror during grooming. The most appropriate response is:
Answer: Cover or remove the mirror and complete grooming without it
Covering or removing the mirror eliminates the trigger for the fear response, making grooming calmer and safer.