Question

1. which of the following statements is true of alzheimers disease (ad)?

skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer
residents with ad will show the same signs at the same times
nas should do everything for residents with ad
alzheimers disease is a normal part of aging

1. when a resident with ad is frightened, the na should*

speak in a room where the television is on
check her body language to make sure she is not tense or hurried
use longer sentences
not tell the resident what she is going to do

1. when residents with ad shows memory loss, the na should*

repeat herself using the same words
tell the resident that she already answered that question
remind the resident every time she forgets something
give the resident a list of instructions to review

1. if a resident with ad has lost most of his verbal skills, the na should*

Explanation:

1. Skills a person has used over a lifetime are often retained longer in Alzheimer's - patients as procedural memory can be more resilient. Residents with AD do not show the same signs at the same times as the disease progresses variably. NAs (Nursing Assistants) should not do everything for residents as it can reduce their independence. Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging.
2. When a resident with AD is frightened, a noisy environment like with the TV on can increase anxiety. Using longer sentences may be confusing. Not telling the resident what is going to happen can increase fear. Checking body - language to be calm helps reassure the resident.
3. Repeating oneself using the same words can be helpful as memory - impaired residents may forget quickly. Telling the resident they already asked the question can be frustrating for them. Constantly reminding can also be disorienting. A list of instructions may be too much to process.

Answer:

1. skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer
2. check her body language to make sure she is not tense or hurried
3. repeat herself using the same words