Question

1. which of the following will a person with dementia have the most difficulty with?

watching tv or a movie
enjoying sitting in the sun
planning and performing a task
staying clean, even with assistance

1. in which stage will a person with dementia require complete assistance?

reversible stage
early stage
middle stage
late stage

1. when a residents behavior looks like it may become harmful, what is the first thing that you should do?

gently shift the residents attention onto something else.
step in and stop it.
point out another area, thing, or activity
tell the resident that they must not do what they are doing

Explanation:

• For question 6: Dementia affects cognitive - planning and performing tasks are complex cognitive activities. Watching TV/movie, sitting in sun are passive, and staying clean with assistance is more of a physical - hygiene task.
• For question 7: In the late stage of dementia, cognitive and physical functions severely decline, requiring complete assistance. In early and middle stages, some self - function remains, and dementia is generally not reversible.
• For question 8: Gently shifting attention is a non - confrontational way to prevent potentially harmful behavior. Stopping it directly may cause distress, pointing out another area may not be as effective as shifting attention, and telling not to do something may also lead to confrontation.

Answer:

1. Planning and performing a task
2. Late stage
3. Gently shift the resident's attention onto something else.