Chapter 5 Workbook [Hartmann Nursing Assistant Care The
Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease || A+
Certified.
Dementia correct answers the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning,
and communicating.
A common cause of dementia is_______ correct answers Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease causes correct answers tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in
the brain, eventually causing dementia.
When communicating with a resident with AD, the nursing assistant (NA) should correct
answers speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal
If a resident is frightened or anxious , which of the following should the NA do? correct answers
Check the body language so he does not appear tense or hurried
If a resident perseverates, this means he is correct answers repeating words, phrases, questions,
or actions
If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should correct answers
Encourage the resident to do what he can
Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand-holds correct answers to ensure safety during bathing
Break tasks down into simple steps, correct answers explaining one step at a time.
Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture correct answers as a reminder of when to use it and
where it is.
Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease || A+
Certified.
Dementia correct answers the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning,
and communicating.
A common cause of dementia is_______ correct answers Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease causes correct answers tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in
the brain, eventually causing dementia.
When communicating with a resident with AD, the nursing assistant (NA) should correct
answers speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal
If a resident is frightened or anxious , which of the following should the NA do? correct answers
Check the body language so he does not appear tense or hurried
If a resident perseverates, this means he is correct answers repeating words, phrases, questions,
or actions
If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should correct answers
Encourage the resident to do what he can
Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand-holds correct answers to ensure safety during bathing
Break tasks down into simple steps, correct answers explaining one step at a time.
Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture correct answers as a reminder of when to use it and
where it is.
