Changes in the resident’s personality may be a sign of
Mental illness
Too much socializing
Lack of exercise
All of the above
Alzheimer disease causes changes in
The brain
The heart
The lungs
All of the above
A resident with dementia needs
Increase activity to stay alert
To be isolated from others
A structured, safe environment
Freedom from rules
Inappropriate behavior may be caused by
Frustration
Loss of control
Unmet needs
All of the above
When residents have feelings of positive self-esteem, behavior problems
Decrease
Increase
Stay the same
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When you empathize with residents, you are feeling,
Like you think the resident feels
Very sorry for them
Very happy for them
All of the above
You can expect the following from a resident who has dementia
Paranoid behavior
Repeatedly not remembering people, places, or events
Irritable moods and foul language
All of the above
A sign of dementia in elderly residents is
A need to eat regular meals
Not knowing who and where they are
An ability to figure out problems
A good memory for recent events
A good example of providing choices to a resident would be
Tell the resident to go for a walk outside
Allow the resident to choose a dessert if all of the dinner is eaten first
Explain that if the resident chooses to be angry there will be no bingo games
Allow the residents to pick out clothes to wear today
A good listening approach to use when communicating with residents who have mental impairment
Tell the resident to stop talking
Stay at least six feet away from the resident
Sit by a resident who is in a chair
Avoid making eye contact
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