CDP Person-Centered Care Approaches 3

Question 1

A resident with advanced dementia can no longer verbally communicate preferences. How should care decisions BEST be guided?

Accepted Answer

Use advance directives, life history, and nonverbal cues to infer preferences

Answer

Person-centered care for those who cannot self-advocate draws on documented wishes, known values, and careful observation of nonverbal responses.

Question 2

Which term describes the practice of providing care that reflects an individual's cultural background, values, and beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Culturally congruent care

Answer

Culturally congruent care ensures that dementia care interventions align with the person's cultural identity, language, food preferences, and spiritual practices.

Question 3

During a care conference, the family insists a resident should stop attending group activities because 'she never liked socializing.' The resident visibly brightens during group music sessions. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Observe and share evidence of the resident's positive responses to inform a collaborative decision

Answer

Current behavioral evidence of wellbeing is valid and should be combined with family knowledge in a collaborative, person-centered care planning process.

Question 4

What does 'autonomy preservation' mean in the context of dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Supporting the person's right to make choices to the greatest extent possible, even with cognitive impairment

Answer

Autonomy preservation means offering real choices—about food, clothing, activities—scaled to the person's current capacity to maintain dignity and control.

Question 5

A person with dementia insists on wearing the same outfit every day. The person-centered approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Purchase duplicates of the preferred outfit and honor the preference

Answer

Honoring clothing preferences—a low-risk personal choice—respects autonomy and avoids unnecessary conflict in dementia care.

(CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner Practice Test

(CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner Practice Test

CDP Person-Centered Care Approaches 3