Exam : Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: The Physical…
Question Answered step-by-step Exam : Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: The Physical… Exam : Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: The Physical Environment1. What is the BEST reason that explains why repetitive tasks help reduce anxiety in the person with Alzheimer’s disease?It keeps the person occupied for longer periods, making it easy to forget their condition.They do not need to make decisions or put much thought into the next step.They can complete the tasks faster if they are not broken up.Their attention span is shorter, making varied tasks more difficult.2. Which individual would be MOST appropriate for a MedicAlert® and enrollment in the Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return® program?Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease who need help with activities of daily living.Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease who have an outside support system.Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease who are at risk of wandering or who have a medical emergency.Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease who need help transportation assistance.3. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate intervention to use when communicating with a person who has Alzheimer’s disease?Complete explanations with multiple details of exactly what you are askingAvoidance of using pictures and gestures to explain thingsLong, detailed sentences to capture the person’s attentionShort words and simple sentences, while maintaining eye contact4. Which of the following is an intervention the care team would want to implement for a person with Alzheimer’s disease?Removing mirrors from the rooms.Keeping appliances handy for them to use in the kitchen.Keeping the television turned up loud so they can hear.Removing handrails from the room.5. What should a caregiver expect from the person with Alzheimer’s disease if they stray from their normal routine?Signs and symptoms of anxietyExcitement to try something differentReadiness to learn something newAnticipation to do something out of the ordinary6. True or False: Individuals with late stage Alzheimer’s who are non-verbal cannot participate in social programs.TrueFalse7. Which of the following is MOST likely to be included in the plan of care for the person with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders?Different environmentsAn overstimulating environmentA daily, structured environmentA quiet, isolated environment8. Mr. Weber goes to happy hour in the dining room at his assisted living center every Friday for a beer and trail mix. Today is Wednesday and Mr. Weber insists he has happy hour. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the caregiver to take?Ignore what Mr. Weber is saying and go about her day.Insist that today is Wednesday and explain that she will not be taking him.Take Mr. Weber to the dining room and give him a beer and trail mix.Ask the nurse to give Mr. Weber anxiety medication.9. True or False: Patients who are non-verbal should always be approached from behind.TrueFalse10. Mary is decorating her mother’s room. After talking with her mother’s care team she has decided to decorate in contrasting colors. Why would the care team suggest this to Mary?The colors will help her mother’s color blindness.The more colors there are, the happier her mother will be.The colors can be used to help her mother relax.The varying colors will assist her mother with space and depth recognition. Health Science Science Nursing BIO 168 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
