CNA Test Chapter 5 Questions and Answers
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1. Don't leave a confused resident alone
2. Stay calm, provide a quiet environment
3. Speak in a lower tone of voice clearly/slowly
4. Introduce yourself each time you see the resident
5. Remind the resident of their location, name, and the date (calendar can help)
6. Explain what you are going to do using simple instructions
7. Don't rush the resident
8. Talk to confused residents about plans for the day (keeping routine can help)
9. Encourage the use of eyeglasses and hearing aids, make sure they are clean/not damaged
10. Promote self care and independence
11. Report observations to the nurse
11 actions that an NA can take when helping care for a confused resident
What are 4 possible causes of delirium?
1. Infections
2. Disease
3. Fluid imbalances
4. Poor nutrition
(Drugs and alcohol also)
Dementia is the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
True
Dementia is something that happens as every person gets older
False (doesn't happen*)
Alzheimer's disease is a common cause of dementia
True
Men are more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than women
False (women*)
Alzheimer's disease causes tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, eventually
causing dementia
True
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease
True
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease is usually a simple procedure
False (difficult*)
Each person with Alzheimer's disease will show different signs at different times
True
, Most Alzheimer's disease victims will eventually need constant care
True
Encouraging residents with Alzheimer's disease to keep their minds and bodies active may help slow
the disease
True
Mrs. Hays, a resident with AD, has awakened from her nap and does not recognize her room or
anyone around her.
How would an NA respond?
Tell Mrs. Hays where she is, who she is, and identify others in the room
Blake, an NA, has been trying to give Mr. Collins, a resident with AD, a bath. Mr. Collins has become
agitated and is asking Blake, "Who are you?" over and over again, although Blake has already
identified himself twice.
How would an NA respond?
Answer Mr. Collins' questions using the same words each time until he stops
Mrs. Hays has been telling Blake a story about her niece. She is showing him a necklace that her niece
had given her as a gift. She is having trouble remembering the word "necklace" and is getting upset.
How would an NA respond?
Suggest the word if it doesn't upset Mrs. Hays
Blake is helping Mr. Collins get ready to go to dinner. Blake asks him to put his shoes on, but Mr.
Collins does not understand what Blake wants him to do.
How would an NA respond?
Use short words/sentences and hold up the shoes while saying "Lets put on your shoes."
When communicating with a resident with AD, the NA should
Speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal
If a resident is frightened or anxious, the NA should
Check their body language so they do not appear tense or hurried
If a resident perseverates, this means they are
Repeating words, phrases, questions, or actions
If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should
Encourage the resident to do what they can
Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand holds to ensure safety during bathing
() (Verified Answers)
1. Don't leave a confused resident alone
2. Stay calm, provide a quiet environment
3. Speak in a lower tone of voice clearly/slowly
4. Introduce yourself each time you see the resident
5. Remind the resident of their location, name, and the date (calendar can help)
6. Explain what you are going to do using simple instructions
7. Don't rush the resident
8. Talk to confused residents about plans for the day (keeping routine can help)
9. Encourage the use of eyeglasses and hearing aids, make sure they are clean/not damaged
10. Promote self care and independence
11. Report observations to the nurse
11 actions that an NA can take when helping care for a confused resident
What are 4 possible causes of delirium?
1. Infections
2. Disease
3. Fluid imbalances
4. Poor nutrition
(Drugs and alcohol also)
Dementia is the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating
True
Dementia is something that happens as every person gets older
False (doesn't happen*)
Alzheimer's disease is a common cause of dementia
True
Men are more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than women
False (women*)
Alzheimer's disease causes tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, eventually
causing dementia
True
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease
True
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease is usually a simple procedure
False (difficult*)
Each person with Alzheimer's disease will show different signs at different times
True
, Most Alzheimer's disease victims will eventually need constant care
True
Encouraging residents with Alzheimer's disease to keep their minds and bodies active may help slow
the disease
True
Mrs. Hays, a resident with AD, has awakened from her nap and does not recognize her room or
anyone around her.
How would an NA respond?
Tell Mrs. Hays where she is, who she is, and identify others in the room
Blake, an NA, has been trying to give Mr. Collins, a resident with AD, a bath. Mr. Collins has become
agitated and is asking Blake, "Who are you?" over and over again, although Blake has already
identified himself twice.
How would an NA respond?
Answer Mr. Collins' questions using the same words each time until he stops
Mrs. Hays has been telling Blake a story about her niece. She is showing him a necklace that her niece
had given her as a gift. She is having trouble remembering the word "necklace" and is getting upset.
How would an NA respond?
Suggest the word if it doesn't upset Mrs. Hays
Blake is helping Mr. Collins get ready to go to dinner. Blake asks him to put his shoes on, but Mr.
Collins does not understand what Blake wants him to do.
How would an NA respond?
Use short words/sentences and hold up the shoes while saying "Lets put on your shoes."
When communicating with a resident with AD, the NA should
Speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal
If a resident is frightened or anxious, the NA should
Check their body language so they do not appear tense or hurried
If a resident perseverates, this means they are
Repeating words, phrases, questions, or actions
If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should
Encourage the resident to do what they can
Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand holds to ensure safety during bathing
