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Question 1

When communicating with a resident who has moderate Alzheimer's disease, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Use short, simple sentences, maintain eye contact, and speak in a calm tone

Answer

Short, simple sentences spoken calmly and with eye contact are most effective for residents with dementia who have difficulty processing complex language.

Question 2

A resident with dementia is experiencing 'sundowning.' What does this term describe?

Accepted Answer

Increased confusion, agitation, and behavioral changes that worsen in the late afternoon and evening

Answer

Sundowning refers to increased confusion, restlessness, agitation, and disorientation that occurs in people with dementia as daylight decreases in the late afternoon and evening.

Question 3

What is 'validation therapy' in the context of dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging and respecting the resident's feelings and reality, even if it differs from actual facts

Answer

Validation therapy involves acknowledging and empathizing with the feelings and subjective reality of a person with dementia, rather than correcting them.

Question 4

A resident with dementia attempts to leave the facility through an exit door. This behavior is called:

Accepted Answer

Elopement

Answer

Elopement refers to a cognitively impaired resident attempting to leave a secured area unsupervised, which poses a significant safety risk.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'person-centered care' for residents with cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring care based on the resident's life history, preferences, and remaining abilities

Answer

Person-centered care individualizes care based on who the resident is — their life story, values, preferences, and capabilities — not just their diagnosis.

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