June 2019 Engaging Residents with Dementia in Meaningful Activities to Prevent Distress Quiz June 2019 Engaging Residents with Dementia in Meaningful Activities to Prevent Distress Quiz Directions: Read each question carefully, then determine the best answer. Check the corresponding box on your answer sheet. First and Last Name * Email Address * 1. When a resident with dementia exhibits behaviors, it’s always a form of communication that signals the resident is experiencing physical/emotional distress. * a. True b. False 2. Which of the following is not a result of dementia? * a. Loss of memory b. Loss of humor c. Loss of judgement d. Loss of muscle organization 3. Which of the following is a recommended approach for addressing agitation behaviors? * a. Playing calm music b. Ignoring the behavior c. Making extreme changes to the environment d. Instructing the resident to relax 4. When caring for people affected by dementia it is essential to learn what activities they enjoy. * a. True b. False 5. A person with dementia’s affect can be determined by: * a. the words they say b. his or her body language c. his or her facial expression d. both b and c 6. Which of the following non-pharmacological approaches is not recommended for a resident who is withdrawing from previous interests? * a. Invite the resident to special events b. Provide activities just before or after meals c. Avoid putting the resident in social situations d. Provide in-room visits 7. It is up to the resident that he or she is understood by the CNA. * a. True b. False 8. Behaviors are a form of ________________________. * a. acting out b. seeking attention c. challenging the caregiver d. communication 9. Pacing and agitation are clues that the resident: * a. is testing the CNA b. is lost c. is experiencing rising distress or anxiety d. wants to exercise 10. If an activity appears to be causing the resident distress, the CNA should: * a. Allow the activity to run its course b. Modify the activity to maintain the resident’s success c. Make a note to avoid activities with this resident in the future d. None of the above Submit
