Question 1

A resident is confused. Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Remove the person's eyeglasses and hearing aid to prevent loss or breakage.

Question 2

A confused resident tells you there is a monster in the closet. The nurse aid should

Accepted Answer

Open the closet and show the resident nothing is there

Question 3

When a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should

Accepted Answer

Repeat herself using the same words

Question 4

In caring for a confused elderly man, it is important to remember to

Accepted Answer

follow the agency's policies for caring for a confused patient.

Question 5

A confused resident tells you there is a monster in the closet. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

open the closet and show the resident nothing is there

Question 6

You hear another nurse aide tell a confused resident, "If you don't eat, I'll lock you in your room." You should:

Accepted Answer

tell the charge nurse

Question 7

Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and provide a quiet environment

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease(AD)?

Accepted Answer

Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer

Question 9

A resident who was given insulin in the morning is pale and sweaty and appears confused two hours later. It would be helpful to find out whether the resident

Accepted Answer

had breakfast.

Question 10

Which of the following is a type of therapy that involves having residents with Alzheimer's disease remember and talk about the past?

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence therapy

Question 11

Which statement about dementia is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Most older people show signs and symptoms of dementia.