ACC Caregiver Skills and Techniques 5

Question 1

Which caregiver self-care strategy is most important to prevent burnout when caring for a person with Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Accepting respite care and taking regular breaks

Answer

Respite care and regular breaks are essential to sustain caregiver health and prevent burnout over the long term.

Question 2

When a person with Alzheimer's is being transferred from a wheelchair to a bed, the caregiver should:

Accepted Answer

Use proper body mechanics and assistive devices to ensure safe transfer

Answer

Proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive equipment protect both the caregiver and the care recipient during transfers.

Question 3

Which sign indicates that a person with Alzheimer's may have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Accepted Answer

Sudden increase in confusion, agitation, or behavior change

Answer

In older adults with Alzheimer's, UTIs often present as sudden worsening confusion or behavioral changes rather than classic urinary symptoms.

Question 4

A person with Alzheimer's is found attempting to eat a non-food item. The caregiver's immediate priority is:

Accepted Answer

Safely removing the item, ensuring no injury, and reporting to the care team

Answer

Safely removing the non-food item, preventing injury, and notifying the care team allows for appropriate assessment and a prevention plan.

Question 5

Which approach best supports end-of-life comfort for a person with advanced Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on comfort-centered care including pain management and familiar sensory experiences

Answer

Comfort-focused care in advanced Alzheimer's prioritizes quality of life through pain control, touch, music, and familiar scents.

(ACC) Alzheimers Caregiver Certification Practice Test