Caregiver Skills and Techniques Flashcards
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A person with Alzheimer's attempts to leave the facility repeatedly. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Answer: Using door alarms and engaging the person in meaningful activities
Wandering is best managed by safe environmental design combined with activities that reduce restlessness.
Which of the following best describes the 'hand-over-hand' technique used in Alzheimer's caregiving?
Answer: Placing the caregiver's hands over the person's to guide movement through a task
Hand-over-hand guidance physically assists the person through familiar motions, supporting task completion while preserving participation.
When a person with Alzheimer's exhibits aggressive behavior, the caregiver's first step should be to:
Answer: Step back, ensure safety, and identify possible triggers
Identifying triggers such as pain, fear, or overstimulation helps caregivers address the root cause of aggression.
Which activity is most appropriate for a person in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Sorting familiar household items by color or shape
Simple, familiar tasks like sorting engage remaining abilities without causing frustration from failure.
A caregiver observes that a person with Alzheimer's is in pain but cannot verbally express it. Which assessment tool is appropriate?
Answer: A behavioral pain observation scale such as PAINAD
The PAINAD (Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia) scale uses observable behaviors to estimate pain in non-verbal individuals.
Which practice best supports sleep hygiene for a person with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Establishing a consistent bedtime routine and limiting caffeine
Consistent routines and reduced stimulants help regulate the disrupted sleep-wake cycles common in Alzheimer's.
During dressing, a person with Alzheimer's becomes distressed. The caregiver should:
Answer: Pause, use a calm voice, and allow the person time to settle before continuing
Pausing and using a calm, reassuring approach reduces distress and allows the person to feel safe before continuing.