Alzheimer's Disease
Which of the following is a type of therapy that involves having residents with Alzheimer’s disease remember and talk about the past?
Reminiscence therapy
Confusion may commonly be caused by
UTI (urinary tract infection)
When is nail care provided?
whenever nails are dirty
Which should be washed everyday?
(A) Hair
(B) Perineum
(C) Chest
(D) Knees
(B) Perineum
Lying on their stomach with arms by their sides is what position?
Prone
If a resident with AD shows violent behavior, the NA should
Remove triggers
An NA can respond to sundowning by
Setting a bedtime routine and keeping it
If a resident has a weaker side, do you start dressing from the weaker/"involved" side or stronger side first?
Weaker or involved side
You should wear gloves when turning, dressing, or combing a resident's hair. True or False?
False
Should you wear gloves when shaving?
How often do you reposition a bedbound resident?
What about in a wheelchair?
every 2 hours in bed
every 1 hour in a wheelchair
When a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should
Repeat herself using the same words
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused?
(A) Not mention the date or the location, as it will further confuse the resident
(B) Stay calm and provide a quiet environment
(C) Leave the resident alone until he is acting normally
(D) Avoid explaining care, as it will only agitate the resident
(B) Stay calm and provide a quiet environment
2 guidelines for cleaning dentures
wear gloves & don't use water that is too hot because it can warp the material and dentures are expensive
Make sure the room is warm enough before _______________ a resident.
bathing or undressing
Lying on their side is what position?
lateral
Which of the following statements is true ofAlzheimer’s disease (AD)?
(A) Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer.
(B) Residents with AD will show the same signs at the same times.
(C) NAs should do everything for residents with AD.
(D) Alzheimer’s disease is a normal part of aging.
(A) Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer.
A helpful way for an NA to respond to hallucinations is to
Provide reassurance
To prevent aspiration during oral care for residents who are unconcious, you would...
use as little liquid as possible
What is used in place of a bedpan when a resident cannot assist to raise their hips
fracture pan
When the skin BEGINS to breakdown, one of the first signs is...
When a resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions, it is a good idea to use
Short words, pictures, and gestures
Which of the following statements is true ofusing validation therapy?
(A) An NA makes no attempt to reorient the resident to actual circumstances.
(B) An NA reminds the resident that he is not living in the past.
(C) An NA tells the resident he is having delusions.
(A) An NA makes no attempt to reorient the
resident to actual circumstances.
When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be placed on the weaker or stronger side?
stronger side
A standard bed pan should be positioned how?
wider end aligned with the buttocks or towards the head of the bed
If a resident starts to fall, what should you do?
widen your stance (bend knees) and bring the resident's body close...
Do not catch them under the arms or move out of the way