Care for Cognitive and Sensory Impairments Flashcards
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When communicating with a patient who has hearing loss, which approach is MOST effective?
Answer: Face the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace
Facing the patient allows them to read lips and facial expressions, while speaking clearly at normal volume and pace ensures comprehension.
A patient with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated during bathing. What is the BEST response?
Answer: Stop the bath and try again later using a calm approach
Stopping and trying again later reduces stress for the patient and prevents escalation of agitated behavior.
Which strategy helps orient a confused patient to their surroundings?
Answer: Use calendars, clocks, and familiar personal items in the room
Environmental cues like calendars, clocks, and familiar objects provide concrete references that help confused patients maintain orientation.
A patient with dementia repeatedly asks the same question. How should the PCT respond?
Answer: Answer patiently each time as if it is the first time
Patients with dementia cannot remember asking the question before, so patient repetition of the answer provides comfort and reduces anxiety.
When caring for a patient with vision loss, which action promotes safety?
Answer: Keep the environment consistent and describe any changes
Consistency in the environment allows visually impaired patients to navigate using spatial memory, while verbal descriptions of changes prevent accidents.
What is sundowning in patients with dementia?
Answer: Increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening
Sundowning refers to the worsening of confusion, restlessness, and behavioral symptoms that commonly occur in dementia patients during late afternoon and evening hours.