Question

1. list and describe interventions for problems with common activities of daily living (adls)

short answer
for each of the following statements, write good idea if the statement is a good idea for residents with alzheimers disease or bad idea if the statement is a bad idea.

1. use nonslip mats, tub seats, and handholds to ensure safety during bathing good
2. always bathe the resident at the same time every day, even if the resident is agitated. bad
3. break tasks down into simple steps, explaining one step at a time. good
4. do not attempt to groom the resident; people with alzheimers disease usually do not care about their appearance bad
5. choose clothes that are simple to put on. good
6. if the resident has urinary incontinence, do not give her fluids, because it makes the problem worse. bad
7. mark the bathroom with a sign or picture as a reminder to use it and where it is. good
8. check the skin regularly for signs of irritation. good
9. follow standard precautions when caring for the resident good
10. do not encourage menus, as this will make the resident more agitated bad
11. serve finger foods if the resident has trouble dining alone
12. schedule meals at the same time every day
13. serve ten kinds of foods as often as possible to stimulate the resident
14. put only one kind of food on the plate at a time
15. use plain white dishes for serving food
16. do not encourage independence, as this can lead to aggressive behavior
17. reward positive behavior with smiles and warm touches
18. list and describe interventions for common difficult behaviors related to alzheimers disease

scenarios
for each description below, identify the behavior that the resident with alzheimers is exhibiting. describe one way of dealing with it.

1. ms. torres gets upset at about 9:00 every night. she repeatedly asks for her mother or drinks and refuses to go to bed.

Explanation:

1. Using nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand - holds during bathing enhances safety for Alzheimer's patients, so it's a good idea.
2. Bathing a resident at the same time every day, especially if they are agitated, can be distressing and is not advisable, so it's a bad idea.
3. Breaking tasks into simple steps and explaining one at a time helps Alzheimer's patients follow along, so it's a good idea.
4. Grooming is important for the well - being of Alzheimer's patients and they may still have some sense of self - image, so not attempting to groom is a bad idea.
5. Choosing simple clothes to put on helps with dressing independence and comfort, so it's a good idea.
6. Restricting fluids for urinary incontinence can lead to dehydration and other problems, so it's a bad idea.
7. Marking the bathroom with a sign or picture helps with memory and orientation, so it's a good idea.
8. Regularly checking the skin for signs of irritation helps prevent skin problems, so it's a good idea.
9. Following standard precautions is essential in caring for any patient, so it's a good idea.
10. Encouraging exercise can have positive effects on mood and physical health, so not encouraging it is a bad idea.

Answer:

1. Good idea
2. Bad idea
3. Good idea
4. Bad idea
5. Good idea
6. Bad idea
7. Good idea
8. Good idea
9. Good idea
10. Bad idea