Dementia Training Certification Dementia Training Nutrition, Hydration & Physical Health 3

Question 1

Regular physical activity for persons with dementia has been shown to:

Accepted Answer

Improve mood, reduce behavioral symptoms, and maintain functional ability

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Accelerate cognitive decline by increasing brain metabolism

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Have no meaningful effect on behavioral or functional outcomes

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Primarily benefit cardiovascular health but not cognitive function

Question 2

Which physical health condition is MOST commonly associated with increased behavioral disturbances in persons with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Untreated pain

Answer

Mild anemia

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Controlled hypertension

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Stable diabetes with normal glucose levels

Question 3

When monitoring a person with dementia for pain, caregivers should use:

Accepted Answer

Behavioral observation tools such as the PAINAD scale

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Standard numeric pain scales (0–10) as they are universally understood

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Blood tests to measure pain biomarkers

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Ask family members to rate the person's pain on their behalf

Question 4

Constipation is a common physical health issue in persons with dementia. Which intervention is MOST appropriate as a first-line approach?

Accepted Answer

Increasing fluid intake and dietary fiber, and encouraging mobility

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Immediate use of prescription laxatives

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Restricting fluid intake to reduce bowel movement frequency

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Starting a bowel disimpaction protocol

Question 5

Which oral health problem is MOST common in persons with dementia and can significantly affect nutritional intake?

Accepted Answer

Dental caries, gum disease, and poorly fitting dentures

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Tooth sensitivity from teeth whitening products

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Enamel erosion from excessive citrus consumption

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Temporomandibular joint disorder from jaw clenching

Question 6

Sleep disturbances in dementia, including sundowning, can be addressed through which non-pharmacological intervention?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a consistent daily routine and maximizing daytime light exposure

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Increasing daytime nap duration to compensate for poor nighttime sleep

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Reducing all physical activity to conserve energy for nighttime sleep

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Eliminating all social interaction after noon to reduce stimulation

Question 7

Which skin condition requires IMMEDIATE attention in a person with dementia who has limited mobility?

Accepted Answer

Pressure injuries (pressure ulcers) over bony prominences

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Mild dry skin and flaking

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Age spots and minor bruising

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Mild eczema or skin irritation