Exam Preview for 5010: Tools to Optimize Quality Alzheimer’s and

Tools to Optimize Quality Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of these identifies best practice guidelines for persons with dementia? Try to keep their environment and routines as consistent as possible Dedicate personnel to work only on memory care units if possible and keep staffing consistent Continue to provide structured activities and safe ways for residents to continue to be active All of the above
2. If residents with COVID-19 must be moved from the memory care unit, which of these is NOT a strategy staff can utilize to mitigate harmful reactions and/or behaviors? Provide information about the move to residents and be prepared to repeat that information as appropriate Move them at night as this tends to cause less stress Prepare personnel on the receiving unit about the habits and schedule of the person with dementia and try to duplicate it as much as possible Move familiar objects into the space before introducing the new space to the resident
3. Which of these is NOT an appropriate intervention/strategy when assisting an individual with feeding? Familiarize yourself with the person’s patterns and abilities Request a downgraded diet for safety Using verbal, visual or tactile cues to facilitate intake Sit and talk with the person during mealtime
4. Which of these might be appropriate interventions for persons with dementia who are in isolation? Reminisce Engage the 5 senses Virtual experiences All of the above
5. Which of these would NOT be the most appropriate intervention to implement to potentially decrease loneliness of residents with dementia? Turn the TV on in their room Wear name tags with preferred name Urge families to send cards and letters Implement Simulated Presence Therapy and/or Montessori activities