Question

exam : dementia care: performing adls

1. a person generally loses the ability to perform iadls before adls.

true
false

1. which of the following is not a guideline you should follow when assisting a person with cognitive impairment with eating?

utilize finger foods for those who cannot sit through a complete meal
utilize assistive devices to increase independence
scold the person for playing with their food
play soothing soft music without words

1. mr. james responds better to gestures and simple directions. at what level of impairment is mr. james?

severe impairment
moderate impairment
late - stage
mild impairment

Explanation:

1. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are more complex than Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). As dementia progresses, more complex skills (IADLs) are lost before simpler ones (ADLs).
2. Scolding a person with cognitive impairment for playing with food is not a helpful or appropriate guideline. It can cause distress. Finger foods for those who can't sit through a meal, using assistive devices for independence, and playing soothing music are appropriate.
3. In moderate impairment, people often respond better to gestures and simple directions. In severe impairment, there is more profound loss. Late - stage is a very advanced stage with extreme dependence. Mild impairment has less significant functional loss.

Answer:

1. True
2. Scold the person for playing with their food
3. Moderate impairment