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| What is dementia? (p.105) |
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Definition
| A serious loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communication. |
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| What are the 5 types (causes) of dementia? (p.105) |
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Definition
| Alzheimer's Disease, Multi-infarct or vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease. |
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| Is dementia reversible or progressive? (p. 105) |
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| List 5 actions a nursing assistant can do to care for a person with dementia.(p.106) |
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Definition
| Do not take behavior personally, Treat residents with dignity and respect, Work with symptoms and behaviors you see, Work as a team, Encourage communication. |
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| What is delirium? What causes delirium? (p104) |
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Definition
| It is a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly. |
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| Is delirium reversible? (p.104) |
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Definition
| Yes, it can be temporary. |
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| What are the signs and symptoms of delirium? |
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Definition
| Agitation, anger, depression, irritability, disorientation, trouble focusing, problems with speech, changes in perception and sensation, changes in consciousness, decrease in short term memory. |
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| Name 4 signs/symptoms of depression?(p.113) |
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Definition
| When a resident becomes withdrawn, lacks energy, does not eat or do things they used to enjoy. |
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| What is a delusion? (p.113) |
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Definition
| When a resident believes things that are not true. |
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| What is a hallucination? (p.113) |
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Definition
| When a resident sees, hears, smells, tastes, or feels things that are not there. |
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| What is a catastrophic reaction? (p.111) |
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Definition
| When a person with Alzheimer's Disease overreacts to something. |
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| What re three triggers of a catastrophic reaction? (p.111-112) |
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Definition
| Fatigue; changes in routine, environment or caregiver; pain; hunger; need for toileting. |
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Term
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Definition
| Collecting and putting things away in a guarded way. |
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| Define pillaging? (p.114) |
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Definition
| Taking things that belong to someone else. |
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| What is validation therapy? (p. 115) |
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Definition
| Letting the resident believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances. |
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| Define perseveration. (p. 113) |
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Definition
| To repeat a word, phrase, question,or activity over and over again. |
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| What should a nursing assistant do if a resident is perseverating? (p. 113) |
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Definition
| Respond with patience. Do not try to silence or stop the resident. Answer questions each time they are asked. Use the same words each time. |
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| What is the difference between disorientation and confusion? (p.104) |
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Definition
| Confusion is the inability to think clearly. Disorientation is confusion about person, place or time. |
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| Should a nursing student argue with a person who is having delusions? Why or why not? (p. 113) |
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Definition
| No, because the feelings are real for the resident. |
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| Patients with dementia experience which of the following: depression, delusions, hallucinations? |
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Definition
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| Name three actions that a nursing assistant can do when caring for an agitated or combative patient.(p.111) |
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Definition
| Remove triggers, redirect and stay calm |
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Term
| What is reminiscence therapy? (p.115) |
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Definition
| Encouraging residents to talk about the past. |
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Term
| What is cognition? (p. 105) |
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Definition
| The ability to think logically and clearly. |
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| What should a nursing assistant do if a resident with Alzheimer's disease has trouble with speaking? |
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Definition
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| What should a nursing assistant do if a resident with Alzheimer's disease has trouble with incontinence? (p.108) |
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Definition
| Encourage fluids; take resident to the bathroom before and after meals; make sure there is enough light in the bathroom and on the way there. |
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| What should a nursing assistant do if a resident with Alzheimer's disease has trouble with bathing? (p.109) |
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Definition
| Schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated. Be organized with the bathing supplies. Prepare resident before bathing-hand him/her the supplies. Make sure bathroom is well lit and is a comfortable temperature. |
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| What should a nursing assistant do if a resident with Alzheimer's disease has trouble with eating? (p.110) |
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Definition
| Have meals at regular times. Make sure that there is proper lighting. Keep noise and distractions low. Put only one item of food on a plate at a time. Guide the resident through the meal. Use adaptive equipment if needed. make mealtimes simple and relaxed. |
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| What should a nursing assistant do if a resident with Alzheimer's disease has trouble with dressing? (p.109) |
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Definition
| Show the resident clothing to put on. Encourage the resident to choose his/her clothes by giving limited choices. Lay out clothes in order in which they are to be put on. Provide privacy. |
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| How should a nursing assistant respond if a resident is having hallucinations?(p.112) |
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Definition
| Ignore harmless hallucinations. Reassure resident who seems agitated or worried. Do not argue with the resident. Be calm. |
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Term
| What is sundowning? (p.111) |
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Definition
| When a person gets restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening or night. |
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Term
| How should a nursing assistant respond to a resident who is experiencing sundowning behaviors? (p. 111) |
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Definition
| Remove triggers. Avoid stressful situations. Play soft music. Distract the resident with a simple, calm activity |
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Term
| How should a nursing assistant respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? |
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Definition
| Be matter of fact and do not overreact. |
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Term
| List possible causes for pacing a wandering. (p.112) |
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Definition
| restlessness, hunger, disorientation, need for toileting, constipation, pain, forgetting how or where to sit down, too much daytime napping, need for exercising. |
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Term
| What should a nursing assistant observe and report to the nurse about restorative care? (p.215) |
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Definition
| Increase or decrease in abilities. Any change in attitude or motivation. Any change in general health. Signs of depression or mood changes. |
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| What is ambulating? (p.215) |
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Definition
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| How should a nursing assistant assist a resident who is visually impaired? (p.216) |
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Definition
| Let the person walk beside and slightly behind you. |
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| Why are regular activity and exercise important? (p.215) |
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Definition
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| What are the 8 body movements? (p.221) |
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Definition
| abduction, adduction, dorsiflexion, rotation, extension, flexion, pronation, supination |
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Term
| When are passive range of motion (PROM)exercises done? (p.221) |
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Definition
| When a resident cannot move on his/her own. |
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Term
| What is a prosthesis? (p.220) |
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Definition
| A device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed. |
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| What are the guidelines for bowel retraining? |
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Definition
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| What are the guidelines for bladder retraining? |
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