General CNA Practice Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Question 1

When caring for a resident with dementia who is agitated, the CNA should first:

Accepted Answer

Speak calmly and use distraction techniques

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Use physical restraints

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Give the resident extra medication

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Ignore the behavior

Question 2

Which behavior is a sign that a resident may be experiencing depression?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal from activities and social interaction

Answer

Increased appetite

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Excessive laughing

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Aggressive behavior only

Question 3

A CNA is working with a resident who has an intellectual disability. The BEST approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Use simple, clear language and give one instruction at a time

Answer

Speak loudly and slowly

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Ask family members to communicate for the resident

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Assume the resident cannot understand anything

Question 4

Sundowning in a patient with dementia refers to:

Accepted Answer

Increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening

Answer

The patient sleeping during the day

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Refusing to eat breakfast

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A morning confusion episode

Question 5

A resident with schizophrenia tells the CNA that the television is sending them personal messages. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the resident's feelings without reinforcing the delusion

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Argue that the belief is false

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Agree with the resident to keep them calm

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Turn off the television and say nothing

Question 6

Which intervention helps prevent elopement in residents with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Using door alarms and secured exits

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Locking the resident in their room

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Tying the resident to the chair

Answer

Keeping all lights off at night