ACC Caregiver Skills and Techniques 2

Question 1

When a person with Alzheimer's refuses to bathe, what is the most effective caregiver approach?

Accepted Answer

Offer choices such as a bath or shower and use a calm, reassuring tone

Answer

Offering choices preserves the person's sense of control and reduces resistance during personal care tasks.

Question 2

Which technique best helps a caregiver redirect a person with Alzheimer's who is repeatedly asking the same question?

Accepted Answer

Answering once and then distracting with a preferred activity

Answer

Redirection to a familiar and enjoyable activity addresses the underlying emotion without causing frustration.

Question 3

A caregiver notices that a person with Alzheimer's becomes agitated every afternoon. This pattern is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Sundowning

Answer

Sundowning refers to increased confusion and agitation that commonly occurs in late afternoon or evening in people with Alzheimer's.

Question 4

When assisting a person with Alzheimer's to eat, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer finger foods and encourage self-feeding as long as possible

Answer

Encouraging self-feeding with easy-to-manage finger foods supports independence and dignity.

Question 5

Which environmental modification best reduces fall risk for a person with Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Installing grab bars in the bathroom and removing tripping hazards

Answer

Grab bars and clear pathways directly reduce the most common causes of falls in people with dementia.

(ACC) Alzheimers Caregiver Certification Practice Test