ACC Communication and Person-Centered Care 2

Question 1

When a person with Alzheimer's uses words incorrectly or makes up new words (neologisms), the caregiver's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Focus on the emotional tone and intent behind the words

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Correct the person and ask them to repeat themselves properly

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Ignore the person until they speak clearly

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Redirect immediately to a different topic without engaging

Question 2

Person-centered care in dementia primarily emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the individual's unique history, preferences, and identity

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Following a strict daily schedule to reduce confusion

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Prioritizing medical tasks over social interaction

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Standardizing care routines across all residents

Question 3

A resident with mid-stage Alzheimer's repeatedly asks for her deceased husband. The most person-centered response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her feelings and gently explore what she misses about him

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Tell her firmly that her husband died years ago

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Change the subject abruptly to avoid the topic

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Ignore the question and continue with the care task

Question 4

Which communication technique involves entering the person's reality rather than correcting them?

Accepted Answer

Validation therapy

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Reality orientation

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Reminiscence therapy

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Behavioral redirection

Question 5

When giving care instructions to a person with Alzheimer's, it is most effective to:

Accepted Answer

Give one simple step at a time and wait for completion

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List all steps of the task at once so they understand the full scope

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Use complex sentences that provide detailed context

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Write instructions down since reading comprehension is preserved

Question 6

A caregiver notices that a person with Alzheimer's becomes agitated every afternoon around 3 PM. The best first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the pattern and look for triggers such as hunger, fatigue, or environmental factors

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Administer PRN sedation medication immediately

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Restrain the person to prevent injury during agitation

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Increase stimulation to distract from the agitation

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'therapeutic fibbing' in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Using gentle untruths to protect the person from emotional distress when reality orientation would cause harm

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Lying to the person to gain compliance with medication

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Deceiving family members about the resident's condition

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Fabricating activities to keep the person busy