ACC Dementia Care & Cognitive Programming 2

Question 1

When designing activities for residents with advanced (late-stage) dementia, what is the MOST important consideration?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on sensory engagement and comfort rather than task completion

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Ensuring the activities are intellectually challenging to slow decline

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Requiring residents to complete activities independently to maintain dignity

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Emphasizing competitive group activities to promote motivation

Question 2

Which sensory stimulation approach is commonly used with residents who have late-stage dementia?

Accepted Answer

Snoezelen (multi-sensory stimulation environments)

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Competitive trivia games to stimulate recall

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Advanced craft projects requiring fine motor skills

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High-intensity exercise programs

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a 'life history' or 'life story' book in dementia care activities?

Accepted Answer

To help staff understand the person's background, preferences, and identity for person-centered care

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To document medical treatments and current medications

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To provide legal documentation for family members during disputes

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To track behavioral changes and symptom progression over time

Question 4

Which type of activity has been most consistently shown in research to reduce agitation in residents with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Music activities, particularly familiar songs from the person's past

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Competitive games with prizes to motivate engagement

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Extended unstructured free time to allow self-direction

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Vigorous physical exercise programs

Question 5

What does 'person-centered care' mean in the context of dementia activity programming?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring activities to each individual's unique history, preferences, abilities, and needs

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Focusing activities on the most popular interests within the resident group

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Designing programs based on the facility's scheduling needs and efficiency

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Providing the same standardized activities to all residents equally

Question 6

Which environmental modification BEST helps reduce wandering and exit-seeking behavior in a dementia care unit?

Accepted Answer

Creating safe circular walking paths with visual cues and meaningful destinations

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Installing bright fluorescent lighting throughout all corridors

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Locking all residents in their rooms during evening hours

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Removing all furniture from hallways to prevent falls

Question 7

When a resident with dementia becomes acutely agitated during a group activity, what is the BEST immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Calmly redirect the resident to a quieter environment using a non-confrontational approach

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Continue the activity and ignore the behavior to avoid reinforcing it

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Restrain the resident physically to prevent potential harm to others

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Announce to the group that the activity is over due to the disruption