Question

exam : alzheimers disease and related disorders: adls and behaviors

1. true or false: when considering the person’s abilities, look at what they can do, not what they cannot do.

• true
• false

1. what is the best way to communicate with a person who has dementia when performing activities of daily living?

• speak in a clear, calm voice
• avoid eye contact at all times
• approach the person from behind
• provide distractions during the task

1. true or false: behaviors are a person’s way of communicating an unmet need or distress.

• true
• false

1. what is a common behavior associated with alzheimer’s disease?

• wandering
• partially visible option

Explanation:

Question 1

In care for those with Alzheimer's or related disorders, focusing on abilities (what they can do) is a person - centered approach. So the statement is True.

• Option "Speak in a clear, calm voice": Clear and calm communication is effective for dementia patients during ADLs as it reduces confusion.
• Option "Avoid eye contact at all times": Eye contact is a part of good communication and should not be avoided.
• Option "Approach the person from behind": Approaching from behind can startle the person, which is not good.
• Option "Provide distractions during the task": Distractions can make ADLs more difficult for them.

So the best way is to speak in a clear, calm voice.

In dementia care, behaviors are often a form of communication for unmet needs (like hunger, pain) or distress. So the statement is True.

Answer:

True

Question 2