Module T: Make-up Work Flashcards
care focused on assisting resident to find meaning in his or her day, rather than doing activities just to keep the person busy
activity based care
is a progressive disease characterized by a gradual decline in memory, thinking and physical ability, over several years
Alzheimer’s disease
how a person acts
behavior
overall enjoyment of life
quality of life
out of proportion, extreme responses to activities or situations
catastrophic reactions
treated with honor, show of appreciation
respect
ability to think quickly and logically
cognition
inability to think clearly, causing disorientation and trouble focusing
confusion
the way a disease advances
progressive
a false belief
delusion
usually progressive condition marked by development of multiple cognitive deficits, such as memory impairment, aphasia, and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior
dementia
increased agitation, confusion and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening
sundowning
an event that causes other events
trigger
moving about the facility with no purpose and is usually unaware of safety
wandering
a loss of interest in usual activities
depression
respect and honor
dignity
have value to the resident with dementia
meaningful activities
disease or condition that cannot be cured
irreversible
ability to make decisions that are consistent, reasonable and organized; having the ability to perform activities of daily living without assistance
independence
activities that keep the person busy
doing activities
an extreme or unusual fear
paranoia
the time when signs and symptoms of a disease begin
onset
state of severe confusion that is reversible and occurs suddenly
delirium
early stage of alzheimers
memory loss begins to affect everyday activities
difficulty remembering names of people, places, or objects
difficulty following directions
increased moodiness, agitation or personality changes due to forgetfulness or embarrassment
has poor judgement and makes bad decisions
develops difficulty maintaining living spaces, paying bills, and managing money
disoriented to time and place
middle stage of alzheimers
longest of the 3 stages
increased restlessness during evening hours (sundowning)
increased level of memory loss; starts losing ability to recognize family members
requires assistance with ADL’s
increased problem’s with communication, ambulation and impulse control
increased behavioral issues: may become violent
urinary and fecal incontinence
may experience auditory or visual hallucinations and become suspicious of caregivers
finally requires full time supervison
late stage of alzheimers
considered terminal stage
loses ability to verbalize needs; may groan, grunt, or scream
does not recognize self or family member
becomes bed bound
total dependence for activities of daily living
body fxn gradually declines
death
guidelines for caring for a alzheimer’s resident
dignity
independence
respect
quality of life
Nurse Aide’s role for communicating with alzheimer’s resident includes
if the conversation is interrupted start over from the beginning
obtain the resident’s attention
slwo down, do not act rushed
Which of the following is a communication problem in Alzheimer’s patients.
inability to recognize a word or phrase
gradually loses writing skills
cannot understand the meaning of a words read
repeat self
how to provide safety for a wanderer
establish a regular route
provide rest areas
accompany the resident
provide food and fluid
redirect attention to other activities or objects
determine if behavior is due to environmental stress
