Chapter 6

A resident who is disoriented is

Usually retarded

Confused as to time and place

Not allowed to eat

Also destructive

Changes in the resident’s personality may be a sign of

Mental illness

Too much socializing

Lack of exercise

All of the above

Alzheimer disease causes changes in

The brain

The heart

The lungs

All of the above

A resident with dementia needs

Increase activity to stay alert

To be isolated from others

A structured, safe environment

Freedom from rules

Inappropriate behavior may be caused by

Frustration

Loss of control

Unmet needs

All of the above

When residents have feelings of positive self-esteem, behavior problems

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Increase

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When you empathize with residents, you are feeling,

Like you think the resident feels

Very sorry for them

Very happy for them

All of the above

You can expect the following from a resident who has dementia

Paranoid behavior

Repeatedly not remembering people, places, or events

Irritable moods and foul language

All of the above

A sign of dementia in elderly residents is

A need to eat regular meals

Not knowing who and where they are

An ability to figure out problems

A good memory for recent events

A good example of providing choices to a resident would be

Tell the resident to go for a walk outside

Allow the resident to choose a dessert if all of the dinner is eaten first

Explain that if the resident chooses to be angry there will be no bingo games

Allow the residents to pick out clothes to wear today

A good listening approach to use when communicating with residents who have mental impairment

Tell the resident to stop talking

Stay at least six feet away from the resident

Sit by a resident who is in a chair

Avoid making eye contact

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