Training Guidelines for the Special Care of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders

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1. Each option is considered a “most challenging behavior” EXCEPT:

  a. eating problems
  b. lack of bowel/bladder control
  c. wandering

  d. anger and/or aggressiveness
2. Which is NOT considered an “activity of daily living”?

  a. eating
  b. dressing
  c. reading
  d. bathing
3. A _______ communicates with other cells through electrical impulses.
  a. neuron
  b. synapse
  c. electron
  d. photon
4. Which person should not assist in a family caregiving problem resolution?
  a. spiritual advisor
  b. mediator
  c. facility director
  d. the patient
5. A person with dementia who confuses and mixes up words is said to be using ____________.
  a. dementalia
  b. word salad
  c. D-Speak
  d. Alzheimer's speak
6. What is the best reason NOT to raise your voice to a person with Alzheimer’s?

  a. It causes undue duress.
  b. It makes them cry.
  c. They ask you to repeat.
  d. They cannot remember who you are.
7. The abnormalities in the brain that contribute to causing Alzheimer’s are _____________?
  a. protons and neurons
  b. beta amyloids
  c. neurotransmitters
  d. plaques and tangles
8. People in the middle state of ADRD may exhibit ALL symptoms EXCEPT________.
  a. suffer delusions
  b. wander and rummage
  c. be unable to speak
  d. display anxiety and depression
9. Using the “Clock” layout for putting food on a plate should be done at all stages of Alzheimer’s.
  a. True
  b. False
10. A provision of the caregivers “bill of rights” is the authority to have the wishes of the person with dementia honored.

  a. True
  b. False
11. Food ideas to assist with the feeding of persons with Alzheimer’s consist of all EXCEPT ______.
  a. offer 3 large meals per day
  b. cut food into small pieces
  c. check the temperature of the food(s)
  d. provide finger foods
12. The purpose of the caregiver “Bill of Rights” is to speak for family members who have _______.
  a. no control over financial situation
  b. have no ability to speak
  c. lost the ability to comprehend health care issues
  d. cannot enunciate their thoughts and feelings
13. In communicating with Alzheimer’s patients, why do you make eye contact?
  a. Insure that they are awake.
  b. Verify they are listening.
  c. Determine if the paitent understands.
  d. Help the patient to focus on you.
14. Having a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s disease increases your risk by _______.
  a. 2-3 times
  b. 3-5 times
  c. 5-7 times
  d. 7-10 times
15. The 5 “R’s” of dealing with challenging behaviors: Remain calm, Respond to feelings, ___________, Remove yourself, Return later.
  a. Report questioning
  b. Reject incorrect behavior
  c. Reassure the person
  d. React to non-verbal cues
16. All of the following are signs of grief EXCEPT:
  a. depression
  b. complacency
  c. denial
  d. anger
17. Why do you avoid asking direct questions to Alzheimer’s patients?
  a. They cannot hear well.
  b. They will forget the questions.
  c. The person gets frustrated.
  d. The person may give nonsense answers.
18. The “Hallmarks” of Alzheimer’s are comprised of _____ types of abnormal lesions in the brain.
  a. five
  b. four
  c. three
  d. two
19. Damage to the ___________ may cause an “intension tremor."

  a. cerebellum
  b. spinal cord
  c. cerebrum
  d. frontal lobe
20. As much as ____% of communication is non-verbal.
  a. 50%
  b. 70%
  c. 80%
  d. 90%
21. To minimize family conflicts, one person should be responsible for all facets of caregiving and not share responsibilities.

  a. True
  b. False
22. A person in the first stage of dementia will usually:
  a. have delusions.
  b. not recognize their own image in a mirror.
  c. say the same things over and over.
  d. have a blank stare.