ACC Communication and Emotional Support 3

Question 1

Which environmental factor most directly affects communication success with a person who has Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Reducing noise and distractions before speaking

Answer

A quiet, distraction-free environment reduces sensory overload and allows the person to focus on the conversation.

Question 2

A caregiver must inform a resident with Alzheimer's that a family visit is canceled. The best approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Wait until the scheduled time and tell them then, using calm and supportive language

Answer

Telling them just before the event time reduces the period of anticipatory anxiety and repeated grief that advance notice can cause.

Question 3

The concept of 'therapeutic fibbing' in Alzheimer's care refers to:

Accepted Answer

Using small untruths to avoid distress when reality would cause harm

Answer

Therapeutic fibbing involves compassionate redirection from harmful truths when reality orientation would cause unnecessary distress.

Question 4

When speaking to a person with Alzheimer's, the caregiver's tone of voice should be:

Accepted Answer

Slow, calm, and warm with clear enunciation

Answer

A calm, warm tone conveys safety and respect, while slow clear speech aids comprehension for persons with cognitive decline.

Question 5

A caregiver asks a person with Alzheimer's to choose between red or blue slippers. This approach demonstrates which communication principle?

Accepted Answer

Offering limited choices to support decision-making

Answer

Limiting choices to two options reduces overwhelm while preserving the person's sense of autonomy and dignity.

(ACC) Alzheimers Caregiver Certification Practice Test