Question: Dementia

Answer: the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating.

Question: A common cause of dementia is_______

Answer: Alzheimer’s Disease

Question: Alzheimer’s disease causes

Answer: tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, eventually causing dementia.

Question: When communicating with a resident with AD, the nursing assistant (NA) should

Answer: speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal

Question: If a resident is frightened or anxious , which of the following should the NA do?

Answer: Check the body language so he does not appear tense or hurried

Question: If a resident perseverates, this means he is

Answer: repeating words, phrases, questions, or actions

Question: If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should

Answer: Encourage the resident to do what he can

Question: Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand-holds

Answer: to ensure safety during bathing

Question: Break tasks down into simple steps,

Answer: explaining one step at a time.

Question: Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture

Answer: as a reminder of when to use it and where it is.