Chapter 5 Workbook [Hartmann Nursing Assistant Care The Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia

the loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating.

A common cause of dementia is_______

Alzheimer's Disease

When communicating with a resident with AD, the nursing assistant (NA) should

speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal

If a resident perseverates, this means he is

repeating words, phrases, questions, or actions

If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should

Encourage the resident to do what he can

what should you do If the resident is incontinent

encourage fluids

Agitation

excited, restless, or troubled

Sundowning

restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night

Perseveration/ Repetitive Phrasing

repeats a word, phrase, question

Who are more likely to have alzheimers

Women