CDP Dementia Care Practices

Question 1

What is the main objective of dementia care practices?

Accepted Answer

To provide emotional support and enhance life quality

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To cure dementia through medication

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To limit the mobility of individuals with dementia

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To prevent all memory loss

Question 2

Why is person-centered care important in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

It ensures care is adapted to the person’s individual needs

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It helps reduce the cost of dementia care

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It prioritizes group therapy over individual care

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It restricts communication with family members

Question 3

What is a common non-pharmacological approach to managing dementia symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Music therapy and reminiscence therapy

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Isolation therapy

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Sedation and medication therapy

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Daily physical restraints

Question 4

How can caregivers manage wandering behaviors in dementia patients?

Accepted Answer

By using a calm, reassuring approach and redirecting attention

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By restricting the patient’s movements at all times

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By using medications to control wandering

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By increasing isolation during the day

Question 5

Why is it important to maintain routines for individuals with dementia?

Accepted Answer

It promotes security and reduces anxiety and confusion

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It allows for more flexibility in care plans

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It increases the patient’s mobility

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It restricts the person’s ability to engage socially

Question 6

What is a key consideration when providing end-of-life care for individuals with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Providing comfort and dignity based on the individual’s wishes

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Minimizing family involvement to reduce stress

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Providing aggressive medical interventions

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Prioritizing legal documents over the individual’s comfort