ACC Caregiver Skills and Techniques 3

Question 1

A person with Alzheimer's attempts to leave the facility repeatedly. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Using door alarms and engaging the person in meaningful activities

Answer

Wandering is best managed by safe environmental design combined with activities that reduce restlessness.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'hand-over-hand' technique used in Alzheimer's caregiving?

Accepted Answer

Placing the caregiver's hands over the person's to guide movement through a task

Answer

Hand-over-hand guidance physically assists the person through familiar motions, supporting task completion while preserving participation.

Question 3

When a person with Alzheimer's exhibits aggressive behavior, the caregiver's first step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Step back, ensure safety, and identify possible triggers

Answer

Identifying triggers such as pain, fear, or overstimulation helps caregivers address the root cause of aggression.

Question 4

Which activity is most appropriate for a person in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Sorting familiar household items by color or shape

Answer

Simple, familiar tasks like sorting engage remaining abilities without causing frustration from failure.

Question 5

A caregiver observes that a person with Alzheimer's is in pain but cannot verbally express it. Which assessment tool is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A behavioral pain observation scale such as PAINAD

Answer

The PAINAD (Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia) scale uses observable behaviors to estimate pain in non-verbal individuals.

(ACC) Alzheimers Caregiver Certification Practice Test