CARE OF COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED TEST
BANK 2026 COMPLETE STUDY SHEET
SOLVED QUESTIONS
● A resident with Alzheimer's disease has a baby doll that she carries
with her and cares for. When she misplaces the doll, she begins to cry.
What should the nurse aide do? Answer: Comfort the resident as if the
doll were real.
Dolls therapy can be useful for people with Alzheimer's disease. Studies
show that dolls can calm and soothe residents, as well as decrease
wandering. A doll can also improve speech and communication. Because
the doll is "real" to the resident, the loss is treated accordingly. After a
short time, a new doll can be introduced to the resident. It is important to
note that males can enjoy dolls, too.
● Which one of these behaviors is NOT a signal of possible
combativeness? Answer: Saying "I am angry."
Non-verbal signs can tell you more about a person's mood than their
words. Non-verbal cues oten come from instinct. Observe the signals
that tell you a person is angry and ready to strike. If words and behavior
do not match, always believe the behaviors or actions.
, ● Mr. Russell keeps getting up from his wheelchair. Instead of using a
restraint, you should ask him if _________. Answer: he needs to go to
the toilet
● While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the
resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should
_______. Answer: give the resident the hairbrush to hold
Offering a resident something to hold while performing a task can make
the resident feel secure and allow the nurse aide to proceed more easily.
For example, let them hold a washcloth during a bed bath. If they have a
favorite small object, that can also be a good source of comfort.
● When preparing to give peri-care to an incontinent female resident
with dementia, the CNA knows Answer: the resident may become
tearful.
the resident may become combative.
the resident may feel sexually assaulted.
all of the above
● Reality orientation therapy should include Answer: Addressing the
resident by their proper name
Reality orientation involves repeating information to help clients
understand their surroundings. To keep a client oriented, their name is
used frequently. Information such as date and time are reinforced with
calendars and clocks.
BANK 2026 COMPLETE STUDY SHEET
SOLVED QUESTIONS
● A resident with Alzheimer's disease has a baby doll that she carries
with her and cares for. When she misplaces the doll, she begins to cry.
What should the nurse aide do? Answer: Comfort the resident as if the
doll were real.
Dolls therapy can be useful for people with Alzheimer's disease. Studies
show that dolls can calm and soothe residents, as well as decrease
wandering. A doll can also improve speech and communication. Because
the doll is "real" to the resident, the loss is treated accordingly. After a
short time, a new doll can be introduced to the resident. It is important to
note that males can enjoy dolls, too.
● Which one of these behaviors is NOT a signal of possible
combativeness? Answer: Saying "I am angry."
Non-verbal signs can tell you more about a person's mood than their
words. Non-verbal cues oten come from instinct. Observe the signals
that tell you a person is angry and ready to strike. If words and behavior
do not match, always believe the behaviors or actions.
, ● Mr. Russell keeps getting up from his wheelchair. Instead of using a
restraint, you should ask him if _________. Answer: he needs to go to
the toilet
● While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the
resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should
_______. Answer: give the resident the hairbrush to hold
Offering a resident something to hold while performing a task can make
the resident feel secure and allow the nurse aide to proceed more easily.
For example, let them hold a washcloth during a bed bath. If they have a
favorite small object, that can also be a good source of comfort.
● When preparing to give peri-care to an incontinent female resident
with dementia, the CNA knows Answer: the resident may become
tearful.
the resident may become combative.
the resident may feel sexually assaulted.
all of the above
● Reality orientation therapy should include Answer: Addressing the
resident by their proper name
Reality orientation involves repeating information to help clients
understand their surroundings. To keep a client oriented, their name is
used frequently. Information such as date and time are reinforced with
calendars and clocks.
