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

Answer

Calm communication and redirection are the first-line approach for managing agitation in dementia patients.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal from activities and social interaction

Answer

Withdrawal from activities and social isolation is a hallmark sign of depression in residents.

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

Simple, clear language with single-step instructions supports understanding for residents with intellectual disabilities.

Question 4

Sundowning in a patient with dementia refers to:

Accepted Answer

Increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening

Answer

Sundowning is a pattern of worsening confusion, agitation, and disorientation that occurs in the late afternoon or evening.

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

Answer

Acknowledging feelings without agreeing with or arguing against the delusion is the therapeutic approach for psychotic beliefs.

General Practice Test