CARE OF COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED FINAL
REVIEW MANUAL 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
● What s NOT true of patients with dementia?. Answer: They act
uncooperative just to be spiteful
As dementia progresses, a client can exhibit any of the "Four A's" of
agitation, anxiety, anger, or aggression. These behaviors are not
intentional; they are signs of the disease. Remain calm and reassuring
during these episodes. Redirecting the client is often a good way to end
the behavior.
● A resident who has not been discharged insists she is going home.
What should the nurse aide do?. Answer: Notify the charge nurse
immediately
It is beyond the scope of practice for a nurse aide to deal with some
client situations, such as leaving against medical advice (AMA).
Immediately inform the nurse or a supervisor. Stay with the client and
reassure her that the nurse will help her. Try to redirect her focus or offer
a new activity.
, ● When getting dressed, a client always wants to wear her favorite
outfit. What is a good solution?. Answer: Ask the family to get several
identical outfits
For a client with dementia, getting dressed can be a source of confusion.
Simplify the process by limiting choices of clothing. If the client has a
favorite outfit, try to get several identical sets. Clothing should be
comfortable and easy to get on or off. Help the client by placing clothes
in the order they are put on.
● While the nurse aide is giving care to Mr. T., he calls the nurse aide
by the name of his son who died several years ago. The nurse aide's
BEST response is to. Answer: ask Mr. T about his favorite memories of
his son
Because of their memory loss, it is common for clients with dementia to
mix up the names of others. They may even be aware that they are
confused, but they can't figure out why. When they refer to someone
who is no longer living, they may have been thinking about the person.
Help them remember by asking about the person. If there is a photo or
memento of the person, show it to them and help them reminisce about
happier times.
● A confused resident tells you there is a monster in the closet. You
should. Answer: open the closet and show the resident that nothing is in
there
REVIEW MANUAL 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
● What s NOT true of patients with dementia?. Answer: They act
uncooperative just to be spiteful
As dementia progresses, a client can exhibit any of the "Four A's" of
agitation, anxiety, anger, or aggression. These behaviors are not
intentional; they are signs of the disease. Remain calm and reassuring
during these episodes. Redirecting the client is often a good way to end
the behavior.
● A resident who has not been discharged insists she is going home.
What should the nurse aide do?. Answer: Notify the charge nurse
immediately
It is beyond the scope of practice for a nurse aide to deal with some
client situations, such as leaving against medical advice (AMA).
Immediately inform the nurse or a supervisor. Stay with the client and
reassure her that the nurse will help her. Try to redirect her focus or offer
a new activity.
, ● When getting dressed, a client always wants to wear her favorite
outfit. What is a good solution?. Answer: Ask the family to get several
identical outfits
For a client with dementia, getting dressed can be a source of confusion.
Simplify the process by limiting choices of clothing. If the client has a
favorite outfit, try to get several identical sets. Clothing should be
comfortable and easy to get on or off. Help the client by placing clothes
in the order they are put on.
● While the nurse aide is giving care to Mr. T., he calls the nurse aide
by the name of his son who died several years ago. The nurse aide's
BEST response is to. Answer: ask Mr. T about his favorite memories of
his son
Because of their memory loss, it is common for clients with dementia to
mix up the names of others. They may even be aware that they are
confused, but they can't figure out why. When they refer to someone
who is no longer living, they may have been thinking about the person.
Help them remember by asking about the person. If there is a photo or
memento of the person, show it to them and help them reminisce about
happier times.
● A confused resident tells you there is a monster in the closet. You
should. Answer: open the closet and show the resident that nothing is in
there
