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clothes all day long. However, giving this type of responsibility to a person with Alzheimer's can cause problems, you must then: a) Not ask his favorite color. b) Only give him two options. c) Only change his clothes once a week 7. Why does the patient wake up in the middle of the night? a) It is not uncommon that in the night if the patient wakes up that he feels he does not know where he is and must leave. b) He can think it's time to get up and make breakfast and start the day. C) He can be hungry or thirsty d) He can have to go use the washroom. e) All of the above. 8. Because the caretaker can be afraid of the patient's behavior he may chose not to take the person out, however this can be good for the patient. The goal of an outing is: a) To oblige him to relive his youth. b) Share good moments with the patient. c) Avoid that the patient hides away in depression. d) Avoiding that the patient watch too much TV. 9. Anxiety is defined as an alert to something being wrong, tension, fear or worry. The best ways to alleviate anxiety in the patient is: a) Having a calm attitude and reassuring the patient as well as speaking calmly and not showing that this may be annoying. True False b) Pointing out things in the surroundings that reassure the patient. True False c) Explaining to the patient the next steps in their routine (for example toileting, dinner) True False d'Avoid all brutal changes non prepared that could put the person in a state. True False e) Being there with the patient at night as the end of the day promotes anxiety. True False Tois!
f) Explain to the patient why his anxieties make no sense. True False 10. Alzheimer's deeply affect self-esteem in the patient. The patient will become more and more dependent. This dependence is shameful to the patient and he may become aggressive and refuse help. It is not rare when the sickness evolves that the person becomes more and more aggressive. They can express violent hand gestures, become verbally abusive or physically abusive. Some ways to diminish these aggressive behaviors is to: a) Explain to him he's being impolite (True or False) b) Be neutral and calm with the patient (True or False) c) Never answer aggressively to aggression. By acting aggressively you can worsen the situation and hinder your connection with the patient (True or False) d) Know your limits and ask for help once the patient has gone too far (True or False) e) Even though it may be hard try not to take the attacks personally. If it becomes too hard take some distance (True or False) f) To calm the person take him to a safe place and get him to sit down. Sit down beside him or leave him alone for a bit (True or False) 11. Hallucinations are defined as seeing things that do not exist. The patient sees things or people that are not there. With Alzheimer's disease people often misconstrue what they see or mistake an object or person for something or someone else. Here are a few ways to deal with this condition: a) Not to insist on the person being wrong and realizing that the person is in a state, this will alleviate some anxiety (True or False) b) Try to change the subject (True or False) c) If these false hallucinations persist consult a doctor he will prescribe a medication to help (True or False) d) You must convince the patient he is seeing nothing of the sort (True or False) 12. A person with Alzheimer's shows pain in an indirect way. They have difficulties explaining the different areas of the body affected. This can cause physical and emotional responses that are inappropriate.
For example, a patient can place his hand on a hot stove burner and not know to take his hand off or can continue to walk on a sprained ankle. Certain ways to deal with these conditions are: a) Pain can vary from person to person. It is important to know the patient very well (True or False) b) In case you have to give medication it is important to know what medication this person was used to taking prior to being sick (True or False) c) Administer Tylenol or syrup and call 911 (True or False) 13. It is necessary to change the environment of the patient's living space to favor autonomy and reduce risks of accidents. A home presents many unfavorable imperfections, which become sources for accidents such as falls due to the person's limited motor capacity and cognitive capacities. Adapting this person's living space will help him be independent as much as possible. The changes in his living space will help: a) ensure security of the patient and reduce accident potential (True or False) b) Create an environment that resembles his childhood (True or False) c) Help realize his capacity to fall and his difficulties to understand his surroundings (True or False) d) Prevent or reduce anxiety while creating a space for well-being and making his entourage accessible (True or False) 14. The partner of a person with Alzheimer's could try to find intimacy in someone else, especially if the patient has stopped recognizing the partner. What is the best attitude for the caretaker to have towards this issue? a) Explain to the partner that his duty is to remain close to the patient and that finding intimacy in someone else represent treason. b) Ask the couple's children to deal with the issue that has come between their parents. c) Try to understand the partner's emotions and try to meet their needs. 15. A man with Alzheimer's takes his pants off in a shopping center while articulating words that do not make sense. People interpret this
as a need for sexual act and call the police. The caretaker must explain to the police that the patient: a) Wants to find women. b) Needs to use the washroom but could not explain his needs. c) Does not know what is happening to him. Ni SI т B N