Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents 1 Flashcards
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A resident with Alzheimer's disease repeatedly tries to leave the facility, believing she needs to pick up her children from school. What is the BEST response from the CNA?
Answer: Redirect her by asking if she'd like to help fold laundry
Redirection is a therapeutic technique that shifts focus to a meaningful activity without confrontation.
Which of the following behaviors is considered a common symptom of sundowning in cognitively impaired residents?
Answer: Increased confusion and agitation in late afternoon or evening
Sundowning refers to increased confusion, restlessness, and agitation that typically worsens in the late afternoon and evening hours.
A cognitively impaired resident refuses to bathe and becomes combative. What should the CNA do FIRST?
Answer: Stop, allow the resident to calm down, and try again later
When a resident becomes combative, the CNA should stop the activity, ensure safety, and attempt care again when the resident is calmer.
When communicating with a resident who has dementia, which approach is MOST effective?
Answer: Use short, simple sentences and allow extra time for response
Short, simple sentences and extra response time reduce confusion and improve comprehension for residents with dementia.
A resident with dementia is hoarding food in her room. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Report it to the nurse and monitor for food safety concerns
Hoarding is a common dementia behavior; the CNA should report it to the nurse so food safety and nutritional needs can be addressed.
Which of the following statements about validation therapy for dementia residents is CORRECT?
Answer: It acknowledges the resident's feelings without arguing about reality
Validation therapy acknowledges the emotional reality of the resident's experience rather than correcting factual errors.
A resident with Alzheimer's disease calls the CNA by the wrong name and believes the CNA is a family member. The BEST response is to:
Answer: Play along and use the family member role to provide comfort
Using the resident's frame of reference and providing comfort is therapeutic when correcting the misidentification causes distress.