Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents 1 Flashcards
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Which of the following environmental modifications BEST helps a cognitively impaired resident feel safe and oriented?
Answer: Keeping the environment consistent and clutter-free
A consistent, clutter-free environment reduces confusion and promotes a sense of safety in residents with cognitive impairment.
A resident with moderate dementia is resistant to eating meals. Which intervention should the CNA try FIRST?
Answer: Offer finger foods that the resident can eat independently
Finger foods promote independence and may be more acceptable to residents who resist being fed or using utensils.
A cognitively impaired resident is found wandering outside of her assigned room at night. What is the MOST important safety concern?
Answer: The resident is at risk for falls, elopement, or injury
Wandering places cognitively impaired residents at high risk for falls, elopement from the facility, and physical injury.
Which of the following is the PRIMARY goal when using reality orientation with a mildly cognitively impaired resident?
Answer: Help the resident remain connected to person, place, and time
Reality orientation techniques help mildly impaired residents maintain awareness of person, place, and time.
A resident with dementia repeatedly asks when her husband is coming to visit. The resident's husband passed away several years ago. What is the BEST response?
Answer: Redirect her by asking about a fond memory of her husband
Redirecting to a positive memory honors the resident's feelings without repeatedly causing grief from learning about the death again.
Which action by the CNA BEST promotes dignity for a resident with advanced dementia during personal care?
Answer: Explain each step of care before and during the procedure
Explaining each step before and during care preserves dignity and helps reduce anxiety in residents who may not fully understand what is happening.
A resident with dementia becomes physically aggressive during morning care. The CNA should FIRST:
Answer: Step back, ensure safety, and notify the charge nurse
When aggression occurs, the CNA should immediately step back to ensure safety for both parties and notify the charge nurse.