ACC Managing Behavioral Symptoms 2

Question 1

A person with Alzheimer's becomes agitated every afternoon around 3 PM. This pattern is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Sundowning

Answer

Delirium tremens

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Diurnal psychosis

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Nocturnal confusion

Question 2

Which non-pharmacological approach is MOST effective for redirecting a person with Alzheimer's who is repeatedly asking to go home?

Accepted Answer

Engaging them in a familiar, meaningful activity

Answer

Firmly telling them they are already home

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Locking all doors to prevent escape attempts

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Explaining their memory condition in detail

Question 3

A caregiver notices that a resident with Alzheimer's becomes combative during bathing. The BEST first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and modify specific triggers during the bath routine

Answer

Skip bathing to avoid conflict

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Administer a sedative before each bath

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Require two staff members to restrain the resident

Question 4

Repetitive questioning in Alzheimer's disease is MOST commonly driven by:

Accepted Answer

Underlying emotional needs such as anxiety or insecurity

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Deliberate manipulation of caregivers

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A desire to test the caregiver's patience

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Neurological pain signals

Question 5

When a person with Alzheimer's accuses a caregiver of stealing, the MOST therapeutic response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge their feelings and help search for the item together

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Present receipts or evidence proving innocence

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Argue calmly until the person accepts the truth

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Document the accusation as a formal complaint

Question 6

Which environmental modification BEST reduces wandering risk for a person with Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Placing bold, contrasting colored tape over door handles

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Increasing overhead lighting throughout the facility

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Removing all furniture from hallways

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Posting written reminders not to leave

Question 7

A person with Alzheimer's suddenly becomes more agitated and confused than usual over 24 hours. The caregiver should FIRST suspect:

Accepted Answer

An underlying medical condition such as infection or pain

Answer

Disease progression requiring hospice evaluation

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A new behavioral symptom of Alzheimer's

Answer

A reaction to loneliness