Remember this?
Alzheimer's is the most common form of this
What is dementia?
When a resident with dementia refuses care, what should the CNA do?
This is the most common cause of Alzheimer's.
What is a schedule/routine?
A resident is on a new medication. They recently have been more confused and forgetful. These symptoms should not be assumed to be what disease?
What is Alzheimer's?
A resident with Alzheimer's might have difficulty remembering their (people in their lives)
A resident is repeating the same sentences and questions. The CNA should
What is answer patiently and consistently?
Having a _____ diagnosed with Alzheimer's increases the risk of a person getting it.
What is a parent or sibling?
An Alzheimer's patient is disoriented and falls. They are now more commonly at risk for this incident.
What is falling?
It is a mistake to assume that Alzheimer's is a common part of this natural process.
A resident's symptoms are heightened during the evening hours. They're often more confused and agitated. This is known as
What is sun-downing?
When caring for a late-stage Alzheimer's patient that has limited consciousness, the CNA should still
What is explain the steps of care?
A resident is displaying confusion and restlessness. Their input is less than their output and they have dry skin and mouth. The confusion caused by this temporary and treatable health problem is often initially mistaken as Alzheimer's
What is dehydration?
Alzheimer's patients often misplace or lose an item and jump to this conclusion
What is stealing?
A resident is afraid and does not know their surroundings. What should the CNA do?
Lack of _______ can increase the risk of getting Alzheimer's in one's old age?
What is sleep?
As Alzheimer's progresses, this happens to the brain.
What is shrinking?
A patient comes into the emergency room with acute confusion and disorientation. This can be a sign of what treatable condition?
What is an infection?
Or: low sodium
What is short-term memory?
A resident becomes agitated when asking for their spouse that passed away 20 years ago. What should the CNA do in this situation?
What is redirect and avoid correcting them?
This condition increases dementia risk.
What is: high-blood pressure; diabetes; high cholesterol?
Alzheimer's is caused by the build up of these in the brain.
What is plaques?
A resident with Alzheimer's has become more confused than usual. The CNA should do this immediately.
What is report to the nurse?