PCT Care for Cognitive and Sensory Impairments 2

Question 1

When communicating with a patient who has hearing loss, which approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Face the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace

Answer

Shout loudly from across the room

Answer

Write everything down instead of speaking

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Speak very slowly with exaggerated mouth movements

Question 2

A patient with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated during bathing. What is the BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Stop the bath and try again later using a calm approach

Answer

Restrain the patient and complete the bath quickly

Answer

Ignore the behavior and continue

Answer

Call security for assistance

Question 3

Which strategy helps orient a confused patient to their surroundings?

Accepted Answer

Use calendars, clocks, and familiar personal items in the room

Answer

Keep the room dark and quiet at all times

Answer

Change room assignments frequently for variety

Answer

Avoid mentioning the date or time to prevent anxiety

Question 4

A patient with dementia repeatedly asks the same question. How should the PCT respond?

Accepted Answer

Answer patiently each time as if it is the first time

Answer

Tell them they already asked that question

Answer

Ignore the patient to discourage repetition

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Redirect them to ask someone else

Question 5

When caring for a patient with vision loss, which action promotes safety?

Accepted Answer

Keep the environment consistent and describe any changes

Answer

Rearrange furniture frequently to keep the environment interesting

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Remove all furniture to prevent bumping into objects

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Keep lights dimmed to reduce glare at all times

Question 6

What is sundowning in patients with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening

Answer

A preference for sleeping during the day

Answer

Improved cognition that occurs at sunset

Answer

A skin reaction to UV light exposure