Module T: Make-up Work

Question 1

care focused on assisting resident to find meaning in his or her day, rather than doing activities just to keep the person busy

Answer 1

activity based care

Question 2

is a progressive disease characterized by a gradual decline in memory, thinking and physical ability, over several years

Answer 2

Alzheimer’s disease

Question 3

how a person acts

Answer 3

behavior

Question 4

overall enjoyment of life

Answer 4

quality of life

Question 5

out of proportion, extreme responses to activities or situations

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catastrophic reactions

Question 6

treated with honor, show of appreciation

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respect

Question 7

ability to think quickly and logically

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cognition

Question 8

inability to think clearly, causing disorientation and trouble focusing

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confusion

Question 9

the way a disease advances

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progressive

Question 10

a false belief

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delusion

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usually progressive condition marked by development of multiple cognitive deficits, such as memory impairment, aphasia, and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior

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dementia

Question 12

increased agitation, confusion and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening

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sundowning

Question 13

an event that causes other events

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trigger

Question 14

moving about the facility with no purpose and is usually unaware of safety

Answer 14

wandering

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a loss of interest in usual activities

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depression

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respect and honor

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dignity

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have value to the resident with dementia

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meaningful activities

Question 18

disease or condition that cannot be cured

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irreversible

Question 19

ability to make decisions that are consistent, reasonable and organized; having the ability to perform activities of daily living without assistance

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independence

Question 20

activities that keep the person busy

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doing activities

Question 21

an extreme or unusual fear

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paranoia

Question 22

the time when signs and symptoms of a disease begin

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onset

Question 23

state of severe confusion that is reversible and occurs suddenly

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delirium

Question 24

early stage of alzheimers

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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

Question 25

middle stage of alzheimers

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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

Question 26

late stage of alzheimers

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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

Question 27

guidelines for caring for a alzheimer's resident

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dignity independence respect quality of life

Question 28

Nurse Aide's role for communicating with alzheimer's resident includes

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if the conversation is interrupted start over from the beginning obtain the resident's attention slwo down, do not act rushed

Question 29

Which of the following is a communication problem in Alzheimer's patients.

Answer 29

inability to recognize a word or phrase gradually loses writing skills cannot understand the meaning of a words read repeat self

Question 30

how to provide safety for a wanderer

Answer 30

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