Question

1. which of the following best describes problem behaviors with older adults with dementia?

• they are the result of negative feelings
• they are not caused by environmental triggers
• they are a normal part of aging
• they are only present in strong - willed individuals

1. which of the following best describes a way to improve an older adult’s sense of control?

• identifying a task the older adult can complete
• attempting multiple tasks at once
• playing loud music
• encouraging families to visit often

1. what is a cause of vascular dementia?

• inadequate nutrition
• depression
• stroke
• anxiety

1. which of the following is the best... (partially visible)

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "They are the result of negative feelings": Problem behaviors in older adults with dementia can stem from unexpressed negative emotions (like frustration due to cognitive decline).
• "They are not caused by environmental triggers": Incorrect, as environmental factors (e.g., overstimulation, discomfort) can trigger problem behaviors.
• "They are a normal part of aging": Dementia - related behaviors are not normal aging; aging doesn't cause dementia - specific problem behaviors.
• "They are only present in strong - willed individuals": There's no relation to willpower; dementia - related behaviors are due to cognitive/neurological changes.

So the correct option is "They are the result of negative feelings".

We evaluate each option:

• "Identifying a task the older adult can complete": Completing a task gives a sense of accomplishment and control, as it allows them to feel capable.
• "Attempting multiple tasks at once": This can be overwhelming for older adults, reducing their sense of control.
• "Playing loud music": Loud music may be overstimulating and not related to improving control.
• "Encouraging families to visit often": While family visits are good, they don't directly improve the older adult's sense of control over their own actions.

So the correct option is "Identifying a task the older adult can complete".

We analyze the causes of vascular dementia:

• "Inadequate nutrition": Not a direct cause of vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is related to blood vessel issues in the brain.
• "Depression": A mental health condition, not a cause of vascular dementia.
• "Stroke": Vascular dementia is caused by problems with blood flow to the brain, and strokes (which affect blood vessels in the brain) are a common cause.
• "Anxiety": A mental health disorder, not a cause of vascular dementia.

So the correct option is "Stroke".

Answer:

They are the result of negative feelings

Question 2