Question

1. mr. walker leaves the facility unnoticed. this is considered:

elopement
non - goal - directed wandering
searching wandering
industrious wandering

1. which of the following will not help control wandering and elopement?

ensure the causes of wandering are assessed.
involve residents in purposeful activities.
hide the residents shoes.
identify whether the resident has any unmet needs.

1. which of the following can be considered a benefit of wandering?

fatigue
maintaining strength
agitation
increased risk of falls

1. in which stage of alzheimers dementia is elopement least likely to occur?

mild
moderate
severe
early

1. when a resident repeatedly walks up and down the hallway, this is considered elopement.

true
false

Explanation:

1. Elopement is defined as leaving a facility without permission.
2. Hiding a resident's shoes is not a proper or ethical way to control wandering and elopement as it can cause distress and is not a solution that addresses the root causes.
3. Maintaining strength can be a benefit of wandering (as it is a form of physical activity), while fatigue, agitation, and increased risk of falls are negative aspects.
4. In the severe stage of Alzheimer's dementia, residents are more likely to have significant cognitive and physical impairments that make elopement less likely compared to earlier stages where they may still have more mobility and awareness to attempt it.
5. Repeatedly walking up and down the hallway is wandering (non - goal - directed movement within the facility), not elopement (leaving the facility).

Answer:

1. Elopement
2. Hide the resident's shoes
3. Maintaining strength
4. Severe
5. False