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Question 1

Which of the following environmental modifications BEST helps a cognitively impaired resident feel safe and oriented?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the environment consistent and clutter-free

Answer

A consistent, clutter-free environment reduces confusion and promotes a sense of safety in residents with cognitive impairment.

Question 2

A resident with moderate dementia is resistant to eating meals. Which intervention should the CNA try FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Offer finger foods that the resident can eat independently

Answer

Finger foods promote independence and may be more acceptable to residents who resist being fed or using utensils.

Question 3

A cognitively impaired resident is found wandering outside of her assigned room at night. What is the MOST important safety concern?

Accepted Answer

The resident is at risk for falls, elopement, or injury

Answer

Wandering places cognitively impaired residents at high risk for falls, elopement from the facility, and physical injury.

Question 4

Which of the following is the PRIMARY goal when using reality orientation with a mildly cognitively impaired resident?

Accepted Answer

Help the resident remain connected to person, place, and time

Answer

Reality orientation techniques help mildly impaired residents maintain awareness of person, place, and time.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Redirect her by asking about a fond memory of her husband

Answer

Redirecting to a positive memory honors the resident's feelings without repeatedly causing grief from learning about the death again.

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