Question

exam: alzheimers disease and related disorders: behaviors

1. what are the three types of behavioral triggers?

chemical, physical, external
internal, emotional, financial
external, environmental, tactile
environmental, internal, caregiver

1. what is the best intervention for inappropriate sexual behaviors?

scold the person
embarrass the person in front of people
make fun of the person
tell the person the behavior is not acceptable

1. true or false: all behavior has meaning.

true
false

1. a person with dementia is rummaging through their drawer. what question should you ask yourself?

do i tell the nurse they need their medication?
what are they trying to communicate?
do i tell the dietary manager about this?
how big of a mess are they going to make?

1. what is an intervention for a person with rummaging behaviors?

leaving harmful items in the area
creating a specific area or drawer that is safe
stopping the behavior
scolding the person

Explanation:

1. Behavioral triggers in Alzheimer's and related disorders often include environmental (external factors like noise, lighting), internal (biological needs like hunger, pain), and caregiver - related (how caregivers interact) aspects.
2. Scolding, embarrassing, or making fun of a person with inappropriate sexual behaviors (common in dementia) is unethical. Telling the person the behavior is not acceptable in a calm way is a more appropriate approach.
3. In the context of dementia care and behavioral analysis, the principle is that all behavior has meaning. It could be a way of communicating unmet needs (physical, emotional).
4. When a person with dementia is rummaging, the focus should be on understanding their communication. They might be looking for something familiar or trying to express a need.
5. Creating a safe area or drawer for rummaging allows the person to engage in the behavior without harm. Leaving harmful items is dangerous, stopping the behavior abruptly can cause distress, and scolding is not a positive intervention.

Answer:

1. Environmental, internal, caregiver
2. Tell the person the behavior is not acceptable
3. True
4. What are they trying to communicate?
5. Creating a specific area or drawer that is safe