Chapter 5 Workbook [Hartmann Nursing Assistant Care The
Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
Questions And Answers 2025/2026
Dementia - CORRECT ANSWER-the loss of mental abilities such as thinking,
remembering, reasoning, and communicating.
A common cause of dementia is_______ - CORRECT ANSWER-Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease causes - CORRECT ANSWER-tangled nerve fibers and protein
deposits to form in the brain, eventually causing dementia.
When communicating with a resident with AD, the nursing assistant (NA) should -
CORRECT ANSWER-speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal
If a resident is frightened or anxious , which of the following should the NA do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Check the body language so he does not appear tense or
hurried
If a resident perseverates, this means he is - CORRECT ANSWER-repeating words,
phrases, questions, or actions
, If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should -
CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the resident to do what he can
Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand-holds - CORRECT ANSWER-to ensure safety
during bathing
Break tasks down into simple steps, - CORRECT ANSWER-explaining one step at a
time.
Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture - CORRECT ANSWER-as a reminder of
when to use it and where it is.
Good or Bad: Break tasks down into simple steps, explaining one step at a time -
CORRECT ANSWER-Good
Good or Bad: If the resident is incontinent, do not give him fluids because ti makes
the problem worse. - CORRECT ANSWER-Bad
Good or Bad:Choose clothes that are simple to put on. - CORRECT ANSWER-Good
Good or Bad: Check the skin regularly for sign of irritation - CORRECT ANSWER-
Good
Follow Standard Precautions when caring for the resident - CORRECT ANSWER-
Good
Basics] Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
Questions And Answers 2025/2026
Dementia - CORRECT ANSWER-the loss of mental abilities such as thinking,
remembering, reasoning, and communicating.
A common cause of dementia is_______ - CORRECT ANSWER-Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease causes - CORRECT ANSWER-tangled nerve fibers and protein
deposits to form in the brain, eventually causing dementia.
When communicating with a resident with AD, the nursing assistant (NA) should -
CORRECT ANSWER-speak slowly, using a lower tone of voice than normal
If a resident is frightened or anxious , which of the following should the NA do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Check the body language so he does not appear tense or
hurried
If a resident perseverates, this means he is - CORRECT ANSWER-repeating words,
phrases, questions, or actions
, If a resident does not remember how to perform basic tasks, the NA should -
CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the resident to do what he can
Use nonslip mats, tub seats, and hand-holds - CORRECT ANSWER-to ensure safety
during bathing
Break tasks down into simple steps, - CORRECT ANSWER-explaining one step at a
time.
Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture - CORRECT ANSWER-as a reminder of
when to use it and where it is.
Good or Bad: Break tasks down into simple steps, explaining one step at a time -
CORRECT ANSWER-Good
Good or Bad: If the resident is incontinent, do not give him fluids because ti makes
the problem worse. - CORRECT ANSWER-Bad
Good or Bad:Choose clothes that are simple to put on. - CORRECT ANSWER-Good
Good or Bad: Check the skin regularly for sign of irritation - CORRECT ANSWER-
Good
Follow Standard Precautions when caring for the resident - CORRECT ANSWER-
Good
