Care for Cognitive and Sensory Impairments Flashcards
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A confused patient tries to leave the facility. What should the PCT do FIRST?
Answer: Approach calmly and redirect the patient using conversation
A calm, non-confrontational approach with gentle redirection is the safest first response to wandering behavior in confused patients.
Which communication technique is MOST appropriate when speaking with a patient who has expressive aphasia?
Answer: Use yes/no questions and allow extra time for responses
Yes/no questions reduce the language burden on patients with expressive aphasia, and allowing extra time respects their processing difficulties.
What is the purpose of validation therapy for dementia patients?
Answer: To acknowledge their feelings and reality without arguing
Validation therapy accepts the patient's reality and focuses on the emotions behind their behavior rather than correcting factual errors.
A patient with macular degeneration has difficulty seeing. Which adaptation helps with meals?
Answer: Use the clock method to describe food placement on the plate
The clock method describes food locations (e.g., 'meat at 6 o'clock, vegetables at 2 o'clock') enabling the patient to eat independently.
Which behavior is a common early warning sign of delirium that the PCT should report?
Answer: Sudden onset of confusion and inattention
Delirium is characterized by acute, sudden-onset confusion and fluctuating attention, which distinguishes it from the gradual decline of dementia.
When caring for a patient with receptive aphasia, the PCT should:
Answer: Speak in short, simple sentences with gestures and visual cues
Short, simple sentences paired with gestures and visual aids compensate for the patient's impaired ability to understand spoken language.