CNA Chapter 5 Exam Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused? A.) Not mention the date or the location, as it will further confuse the resident B.) Stay calm and provide a quiet environment C.) Leave the resident alone until he is acting normally D.) Avoid explaining care, as it will only agitate the resident [Correc t Ans: - B.) Stay calm and provide a quiet environment Confusion may be caused by A.) Too much television viewing B.) An unpleasant roommate C.) Exercise D.) A urinary tract infection [Correct Ans: - D) UTI The ability to think logically and clearly is ca lled A.) Cognition B.) Dementia C.) Awareness D.) Dysphagia [Correct Ans: - A) Cognition Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? A.) Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer B.) Residents with AD wil l show the same signs at the same times C.) NAs should do everything for residents with AD D.) Alzheimer's disease is a normal part of aging [Correct Ans: - A) skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer When a resident with AD is frig htened, the NA should A.) Speak in a room where the television is on B.) Check her body language to make sure she is not tense or hurried C.) Use longer sentences D.) Not tell the resident what she is going to do [Correct Ans: - B) check her body language to make sure she is not tense or hurried When a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should A.) Repeat herself using the same words B.) Tell the resident th at she already answered that question C.) Remind the resident every time she forgets something D.) Give the resident a list of instructions to review [Correct Ans: - A) repeat herself using same words If a resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skil ls, the NA should A.) Assume the resident cannot understand what is being said B.) Use touch, smiles, and laughter C.) Ask the resident questions D.) Not involve the resident in activities because he will find that frustrating [Correct Ans: - B) use touch, smiles, laughter If a resident with AD is incontinent, the NA should A.) Withhold fluids B.) Dim the bathroom lights C.) Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture
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