Exam Preview for 7121: Effective Partnering In Dementia Care: Refra

Effective Partnering In Dementia Care: Reframing Behaviors

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1. When providing care to someone, it is important to… Provide the care needed just to get the job done Jump in and get the task done Provide care with the person living with dementia Provide care to the person living with dementia
2. “Behaviors” are often attempts to communicate unmet needs. Which of the following is an example of an unmet physical need? Purpose Bathroom Needs Companionship To understand communication
3. When being an effective care partner, we need to figure out the why behind the “behavior”. Which question is NOT one of the ones we should investigate? Is this “behavior” new? When does this happen? Why is this person doing this again? Have we assessed wants and needs?
4. What does LAB stand for? Love, Agreeable, and Be Engaged Learn, Apply, and Be Ready Look, Ability, and Behavior Listen, Adapt, and Be Mindful
5. Mr. Smith resides in a memory support unit and is demonstrating aggression in the evenings. As Care Partners, we need to ascertain the “what” and “why” behind this behavior to support him effectively. Which of the following describes the most appropriate, person-centered initial approach to handling his aggressive behavior? Assess if he is upset or in danger, support him to a quiet space with calming sensory cues, and approach future ADL care with him rather than to him. Immediately administer prn (as-needed) sedative medication to ensure the safety of the unit before investigating the cause. Disengage entirely and place Mr. Smith in an isolated "time out" room until the evening shift ends. Formally confront Mr. Smith about his behavior to help him understand why his actions are unacceptable.