BCG BCG Cognitive Decline & Dementia Care 2

Question 1

A person-centered care approach to dementia care emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Focusing on the individual's remaining strengths, preferences, and life history

Answer

Person-centered dementia care prioritizes the individual's remaining abilities, preferences, values, and life history to promote dignity and quality of life.

Question 2

Sundowning in dementia patients refers to:

Accepted Answer

Increased confusion, agitation, or behavioral disturbances in the late afternoon or evening

Answer

Sundowning describes increased confusion, agitation, and behavioral disturbances in dementia patients that typically worsen in the late afternoon and evening.

Question 3

Which approach is recommended when communicating with an older adult with moderate dementia?

Accepted Answer

Use short, simple sentences, gentle tone, and non-verbal cues

Answer

Short, simple, calm sentences combined with non-verbal cues such as touch and facial expression are most effective for communicating with individuals with moderate dementia.

Question 4

The ABC model of behavior analysis in dementia care refers to:

Accepted Answer

Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence

Answer

The ABC model analyzes the Antecedent (what triggers behavior), the Behavior itself, and the Consequence to identify patterns and develop targeted non-pharmacological interventions.

Question 5

Validation therapy in dementia care involves:

Accepted Answer

Accepting and empathizing with the emotional reality of the person with dementia

Answer

Validation therapy, developed by Naomi Feil, involves acknowledging and empathizing with the emotional content of a dementia patient's statements rather than correcting factual errors.

(BCG) Board Certification in Gerontology Practice Test

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BCG BCG Cognitive Decline & Dementia Care 2