Caregiver Cognitive and Dementia Care 3

Question 1

A caregiver notices a resident with Alzheimer's no longer recognizes her own daughter during visits. Which stage of Alzheimer's does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Middle to late stage

Answer

Failure to recognize close family members is characteristic of the middle to late stages of Alzheimer's disease as the disease progresses.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of using a non-pharmacological intervention to address sleep disturbance in a resident with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a consistent bedtime routine including calming activities and low lighting

Answer

A consistent bedtime routine with calming activities and appropriate lighting addresses sleep disturbance without the risks associated with medications in elderly patients with dementia.

Question 3

A resident with dementia repeatedly removes her incontinence brief and wanders the hall. What is the most likely explanation for this behavior?

Accepted Answer

She may be trying to communicate a need to use the toilet

Answer

Removing incontinence briefs is often a behavioral signal that the person needs to use the bathroom and is unable to express this need verbally.

Question 4

Which statement about the use of physical restraints for a resident with dementia is correct?

Accepted Answer

Restraints can cause serious harm and should only be considered as an absolute last resort

Answer

Physical restraints carry serious risks including pressure injuries, falls when attempting to escape, aspiration, and psychological harm, and are a last resort.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'excess disability' in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Functional impairment beyond what the disease itself would cause, due to environmental or care factors

Answer

Excess disability refers to avoidable functional decline caused by environmental factors, care practices, or lack of opportunity, beyond what the disease itself causes.

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Caregiver Cognitive and Dementia Care 3