ACC - Alzheimers Caregiver Communication and Person-Centered Care Questions and Answers

Question 1

A person with mid-stage Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and insists that she needs to leave to go pick up her children from school, even though her children are grown adults.
What is the MOST appropriate person-centered communication technique to use in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her feelings of responsibility and ask her to tell you about her children.

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Gently reorient her to the correct day and time, and remind her that her children are adults.

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Agree with her and suggest you both leave to pick up the children right away.

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Distract her by turning on the television to her favorite show.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key principle of person-centered care language when communicating with or about an individual with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Using 'person-first' language, such as 'a person living with dementia'.

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Using endearing terms like 'sweetie' or 'honey' to build rapport.

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Focusing on the person's diagnosis first to ensure care needs are met.

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Speaking about the person with their family members instead of directly to them to avoid confusion.

Question 3

When communicating with a person in the late stage of Alzheimer's disease who has very limited verbal ability, which strategy is most crucial?

Accepted Answer

Relying heavily on non-verbal cues like tone of voice, facial expressions, and gentle touch.

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Speaking loudly and slowly to ensure they can hear you.

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Asking complex, open-ended questions to stimulate cognitive function.

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Correcting their attempts at words to help them communicate more clearly.

Question 4

A caregiver is helping a resident with dementia get dressed. The resident becomes frustrated and says, 'Leave me alone! I can do it myself!' although they are struggling with the buttons. Which response best reflects a person-centered approach?

Accepted Answer

"You're right, you are very capable. How about I help with just this one tricky button?"

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"We don't have time for this. Let me just do it for you quickly."

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"I'm just trying to help you. You won't be able to do it on your own."

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Ignoring their comment and continuing to button their shirt.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a recommended technique for effective communication in mid-stage dementia?

Accepted Answer

Presenting multiple choices at once to encourage decision-making.

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Asking simple, yes-or-no questions.

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Using visual cues and gestures to supplement words.

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Speaking in a quiet environment with minimal distractions.

Question 6

A caregiver notices that a person with Alzheimer's often has a tense facial expression and clenched fists during personal care activities. This is an example of what form of communication?

Accepted Answer

Non-verbal communication

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Verbal communication

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Therapeutic communication

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Reality orientation

A person with mid-stage Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and insists that she needs to leave to go pick up her children from school, even though her children are grown adults.What is the MOST appropriate person-centered communication technique to use in this situation?

A person with mid-stage Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and insists that she needs to leave to go pick up her children from school, even though her children are grown adults.
What is the MOST appropriate person-centered communication technique to use in this situation?