CAD Therapeutic Techniques and Interventions

Question 1

Reminiscence therapy is most effective for:

Accepted Answer

Enhancing self-esteem, social connection, and cognitive engagement through reflection on past experiences

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Resolving acute medical crises

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Improving physical strength and balance

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Teaching new skills to cognitively intact residents

Question 2

Music therapy interventions in long-term care have been shown to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce agitation, improve mood, and stimulate memory in residents with dementia

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Worsen symptoms of dementia

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Benefit only residents with musical training

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Have no documented therapeutic benefits

Question 3

Pet therapy (animal-assisted activity) in long-term care is known to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce loneliness, lower blood pressure, and improve mood

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Increase anxiety in all residents

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Only benefit residents who previously owned pets

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Pose unmanageable infection control risks

Question 4

Which therapeutic approach focuses on validating the feelings and reality of individuals with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Validation therapy

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Reality orientation

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Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Reminiscence therapy

Question 5

Horticultural therapy in long-term care settings primarily benefits residents by:

Accepted Answer

Promoting sensory stimulation, purpose, nurturing, and connection to nature

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Providing a source of facility income through plant sales

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Serving as a low-cost alternative to occupational therapy

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Only benefiting residents with gardening experience

Question 6

Art therapy in long-term care can help residents:

Accepted Answer

Express emotions, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive functioning regardless of artistic skill level

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Only if they have prior formal art training

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Only with physical rehabilitation goals

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Replace all other therapeutic modalities