Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents Practice Test

As dementia progresses, incontinence can become an issue. How can the nurse aide assist?

When getting dressed, a client always wants to wear her favorite outfit. What is a good solution?

A nurse aide finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurses’ station at 5 a.m. The resident, who is confused, explains that he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the nurse aide is to ____.

A resident who has not been discharged insists she is going home. What should the nurse aide do?

When caring for a confused resident what should a nursing assistant do?

Reality orientation should include

The primary reason for combative behavior in a resident is

Which of the following is NOT true of dementia?

In a reality orientation program you would do all of the following EXCEPT

When preparing to give peri-care to an incontinent female resident with dementia, the CNA knows

What is an important way to help the resident feel comfortable in a long-term facility?

Residents with cognitive impairments often have difficulty sleeping. What can be helpful?

Which of the following can be a cause of intellectual disability?

The end of the day can bring a common behavior for residents with dementia, called

All of the following are clues to aggressive behavior EXCEPT

A resident with dementia has wandered to another unit. What should the nurse aide say after finding the resident?

Some patients may exhibit some “false beliefs” not supported by facts or reality. This is known as

A resident with Alzheimer’s disease tells the nurse aide that she smells smoke. The nurse aide should

If a resident becomes confused, you should

A 90 year-old resident tells you that his mother is coming to visit on Sunday. What is your most appropriate response?