ISDH Lesson 21 - Review

A technique that helps reorient the resident by interjecting time, place, and person into the conversations at every opportunity is called ________________________________. This includes using tools like clocks, calendars and signs.

• Redirection therapy

• Reality orientation

• Reminiscense therapy

• Activity therapy

This approach involves changing the resident's focus of attention in a calm, gentle manner, i.e. if a confused resident walks into another resident's room, you would help them leave the room.

• Reality orientation

• Redirection

• Activity therapy

• Reprimand approach

This is enjoyed by almost all residents. it's a form of sensory stimulation. Hearing familiar tunes from the resident's era can be very soothing.

• Reminiscence therapy

• Reality orientation

• Music therapy

• Jam session

This approach allows the resident to live in the past or in imaginary circumstances. Trying to convince residents of facts they don't believe is upsetting. Caregivers can direct conversation by talking about the resident's past life, i.e. family relationships, careers, hobbies, etc.

• Reality therapy

• Validation therapy

• Reminiscence therapy

• Remembering techniques

This method encourages the resident to talk about pleasant memories of the past. This is sometime referred to as a "Life Review".

• Reminiscence therapy

• Remembering technique

• Redirecction

• Reality orientation

This is a helpful tool in relieving boredom and frustration. The resident's activity program should include activies he/she has enjoyed doing in the past.

• Reality orientation

• Remembering techniques

• Reminiscence therapy

• Activity therapy

Dealing with cognitively impaired residents can be challenging. Watching yourself for signs of stress, frustration and burnout. This relates to which of the following points from ISDH Lesson 22:

• Know your limits

• Talk with the family

Remember that residents do not have control over words or actions. Select the strategy that best related to this statement from ISDH Lesson 22.

• Use teamwork

• Talk to the family

• Do not take behaviors personally

Report to the nurse any changes you see or observations you make. Be flexible and patient with the resident. This approach reflects which of the following from ISDH Lesson 22:

• Use teamwork

• Talk with the family

• Do not take behaviors personally

Select the pharse below that reflects the best approach:

Remember the resident has lost the ability to remember prior directions.

• Handle behaviors as they occur

• Talk with the family

• Use teamwork