Question

1. when a resident with ad hoards and rummages, the na should

warn the family that the resident is stealing things
trying to confine the resident to his room
tell the resident that he needs to return the stolen item
provide a rummage drawer

1. which of the following statement is true of using validation therapy?

an na makes no attempt to reorient the resident to actual circumstances
an na reminds the resident that he is not living in the past
an na reminds the resident about what is real and what is not real
an na tells the residents he is having delusions

1. the following is a type of therapy that involves having residents with alzheimers disease remember and talk about the past?

reality orientation
validation therapy
reminiscence therapy
activity therapy

1. when is using activity therapy a good idea for residents with ad

late stages of ad
most stages of ad

Explanation:

1. Residents with Alzheimer's (AD) who hoard and rummage are often driven by anxiety or a need to feel secure. Providing a rummage - drawer can satisfy this need in a safe way without accusing them of stealing.
2. Validation therapy accepts the resident's reality and does not try to re - orient them to actual circumstances. It focuses on validating their feelings and experiences.
3. Reminiscence therapy involves having residents with Alzheimer's disease remember and talk about the past to stimulate memories and improve well - being.
4. Activity therapy can be beneficial in most stages of AD as it helps to engage residents, stimulate cognitive function, and improve mood.

Answer:

1. provide a rummage drawer
2. an NA makes no attempt to reorient the resident to actual circumstances
3. reminiscence therapy
4. most stages of AD