HARTMAN'S LNA CHAPTER 19 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
when a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should -Answer-Repeat herself
using the same words
If a resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skills, the NA should -Answer-Use
touch, smiles, and laughter
if a resident with Ad is incontinent, NA should -Answer-mark the bathroom with signs
or picture
if a resident with Ad has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should -
Answer-schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated
One way for an NA to help a resident with AD with eating is to -Answer-use dishes
without a pattern and a simple place setting
If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the NA should -Answer-Lay out
clothes in the order they should be put on
A helpful way for an NA to respond to hallucinations is to -Answer-Reassure a
resident who is upset and worried
An NA can respond to sundowning by -Answer-setting a bedtime routine and
keeping it
When a resident with AD preseverates, the NA should -Answer-Answer questions
each time they are asked
If a resident with AD shows violent behavior, the NA should -Answer-remove trigger
When a resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions, it is a good idea to
use -Answer-short words, pictures, and gestures
How can a nursing assistant best work with the symptoms and behaviors he sees in
residents with AD? -Answer-By working with the behaviors he sees on any given day
Why is it important for a nursing assistant to take care of himself while caring for a
resident with AD? -Answer-the NA can give better care if he is rested and is eating
well
Which of the following would be the best way for an NA to respond to inappropriate
sexual behavior? -Answer-Take the resident to a private area
When a resident with AD pillages and hoards, the nursing assistant should -Answer-
Provide rummage drawer
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
when a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should -Answer-Repeat herself
using the same words
If a resident with AD has lost most of his verbal skills, the NA should -Answer-Use
touch, smiles, and laughter
if a resident with Ad is incontinent, NA should -Answer-mark the bathroom with signs
or picture
if a resident with Ad has problems with bathing, the nursing assistant should -
Answer-schedule bathing when the resident is least agitated
One way for an NA to help a resident with AD with eating is to -Answer-use dishes
without a pattern and a simple place setting
If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the NA should -Answer-Lay out
clothes in the order they should be put on
A helpful way for an NA to respond to hallucinations is to -Answer-Reassure a
resident who is upset and worried
An NA can respond to sundowning by -Answer-setting a bedtime routine and
keeping it
When a resident with AD preseverates, the NA should -Answer-Answer questions
each time they are asked
If a resident with AD shows violent behavior, the NA should -Answer-remove trigger
When a resident with AD cannot understand basic instructions, it is a good idea to
use -Answer-short words, pictures, and gestures
How can a nursing assistant best work with the symptoms and behaviors he sees in
residents with AD? -Answer-By working with the behaviors he sees on any given day
Why is it important for a nursing assistant to take care of himself while caring for a
resident with AD? -Answer-the NA can give better care if he is rested and is eating
well
Which of the following would be the best way for an NA to respond to inappropriate
sexual behavior? -Answer-Take the resident to a private area
When a resident with AD pillages and hoards, the nursing assistant should -Answer-
Provide rummage drawer
