Therapies/ Types
Interventions
Dementia/Delirum
Misc 1
Misc. 2
100

Residents are encouraged to share emotions through different methods.

What is validation therapy?

100

Avoid rushing during meals, serve one food at a time, limit food choices.

What are interventions to improve the nutritional status of a cognitively impaired client.

100

Considerations for a hospitalized client who have have a fever and new onset confusion.

What is delirium?

100

This type of dementia is the second most common, has multiple TIAs, Inconsistent symptoms with wide range, Mood disorder, inappropriate laughing or crying, poor decision making. Paranoia, Numb hands and feet

What is vascular dementia?

100

Generally people with dementia lose abilities in _________  order that they learned in childhood.

What is reverse order?

200

Symptoms of this type of dementia: Hallucinations, Delusions, Stiffness of body, Tremors, Falls and fainting, Lack of REM sleep (not distinguish dreams from reality), Fluctuating mental function

What is LEWY BODY DEMENTIA?

200

Remaining calm, speaking softly, providing presence, and removing others.

What are actions to take if a client becomes agitative?

200

This is the most common form of dementia/

What is Alzheimer's disease?

200

Chronic pain, chronic illness, frequent naps during the daytime hours

What are some reasons that may interfere with an older adults sleep patterns?

200

–Engage the patient in conversation, maintain a safe distance, and maintain eye contact

–Move other patients or visitors out of the immediate area

–Use behavior modification

What are interventions for a patient who is agitated?

300

Remotivation therapy consists of:

What is:

–Stimulate senses and provide new motivation in life through factual information rather than feelings

–Introduce pictures, plants, animals, or sounds to encourage interaction

–Consider art therapy or music

300

Putting the client on a bathroom schedule

What is an intervention for a client with dementia that starts to wander at night?

300

New onset confusion that occurs quickly often as a result of a secondary physiological condition (infection, surgery, etc.)

What is delirium?

300

Vascular insufficiency, Trauma, Tumors, Central nervous system, infections, Hypotension, Systemic disorders, Pulmonary/cardiovascular diseases, Metabolic disorders




What can cause confusion in patients?

300

This person can sign consent for a medical procedure for a patient with dementia.

What is the healthcare durable power of attorney?

400

 Symptoms of this type of dementia include: decreased attention span, no filter on what they say, Difficulty speaking in full sentences, Agitation with changes to daily schedule, rapid progression of symptoms, Behavioral symptoms look like schizophrenia, Less memory loss

What is FRONTOTEMPORAL  DEMENTIA?

400

Encourage a client to share past memories and experiences

What is reminiscence? 

400

This disease is progressive and irreversible.

What is dementia?

400

Unexplained bruising, untreated wounds, depression and withdrawal, financial exploitation, neglect.

What are signs of elder abuse?

400

An important intervention when helping a caregiver deal with a loved one's dementia.

What is explore the caregiver's feelings?

500

 Reality orientation consists of:

–Orient to time, place, and person

–Maintain consistent interaction with staff and family

–Maintain consistent schedule for mealtimes and activities of daily living

–Encourage use of memory aids such as clocks, newspapers,TV, radio, and calendars

500

Long term memories: Photos, stories, music, books

from past--  Engagement (boredom leads to repetitiveness)-- Organize objects-- Communicate through music/singing-- Allow adequate time to respond-- Keep living area uncluttered-- reduce distractions in environment--(TV, Noise, Lighting)




What are interventions for someone who has Alzheimer's disease.

500

Symptoms of Severe memory impairment, Impaired mobility, Deteriorating speech, Bedridden, Weight loss; Difficulty swallowing





What is late stage of Alzheimer's disease?

500

Dementia, Metabolic disorders, Stress, alcohol abuse, Undesirable medication effects, Vision or hearing impairments




What is ABNORMAL CHANGES IN
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING?

500

Safety Consideration for the patient with advanced dementia.

What is:

Alerting systems attached to outside doors

–Identification should be sewn into clothes and placed in wallet or purse

–Measures to alert the household if the person leaves the bedroom area at night

–Residential placement may needed

–Driving may become another safety issue