Communication & Behavior Management Flashcards
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A person with Alzheimer's refuses to bathe. The most effective person-centered approach is to:
Answer: Offer choices about timing, method, and sequence to maintain control
Offering choices preserves autonomy and reduces resistance by giving the person a sense of control over the experience.
Which communication technique involves entering the reality of a person with dementia rather than correcting it?
Answer: Therapeutic fibbing or entering their reality
Therapeutic fibbing or 'entering the person's reality' avoids causing distress by working within, rather than against, the person's perceived world.
A caregiver approaches a person with Alzheimer's from behind to assist with a task. The person startles and becomes combative. The best prevention strategy is to:
Answer: Always approach from the front, making eye contact and announcing your presence
Approaching from the front with verbal and visual cues prevents the startle response that can trigger defensive aggression.
In the context of Alzheimer's care, 'mirroring' as a communication tool means:
Answer: Gently matching the person's body language and emotional tone to build rapport
Mirroring the person's nonverbal cues and emotional tone fosters connection and a sense of being understood.
Which factor most commonly precipitates physical aggression during personal care in people with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Pain, fear, or feeling of loss of control during the interaction
Pain and perceived threat are the most common triggers of aggressive behavior during personal care in dementia.
What does 'catastrophic reaction' mean in the context of Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: An extreme emotional overreaction to a minor stress or demand
A catastrophic reaction is a disproportionate emotional response (crying, yelling, aggression) triggered by being overwhelmed or overstimulated.
When a person with Alzheimer's uses the wrong word or creates new words (neologisms), caregivers should:
Answer: Focus on the emotional content and context rather than the specific words
Understanding the intent and emotion behind impaired language is more therapeutic than focusing on linguistic accuracy.