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Dementia & Cognitive Support Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is dementia primarily known to affect?

a)

Memory, thinking, and judgment

b)

Hearing and vision

c)

Only physical mobility

d)

None of the above

2.

Which of the following is a common dementia behavior?

a)

Improved memory

b)

Repetition

c)

Enhanced focus

d)

Increased physical strength

3.

What is the best way to communicate with a client experiencing confusion?

a)

Speak slowly and calmly

b)

Avoid eye contact

c)

Ask multiple questions at once

d)

Use complex sentences

4.

Why is validation preferred over correction when communicating with a confused client?

a)

Validation reduces anxiety and builds trust

b)

Correction is always ineffective

c)

Validation increases confusion

d)

Correction is easier to implement

5.

Which of the following is an effective redirection technique?

a)

Correcting the client’s behavior

b)

Ignoring the client

c)

Arguing with the client

d)

Offering a simple activity

6.

A client becomes agitated during a bath and says, 'Stop! Leave me alone!' What is the best response?

a)

Stop immediately, give them space, and try again later

b)

Ignore their agitation and proceed

c)

Continue the bath to complete the task

d)

Raise your voice to assert control

7.

What is the purpose of breaking tasks into steps for clients with dementia?

a)

To support independence and build confidence

b)

To reduce the caregiver’s workload

c)

To make tasks more complicated

d)

To avoid completing the task

8.

Which of the following is a safety consideration for clients with dementia?

a)

Encouraging wandering

b)

Leaving sharp objects accessible

c)

Turning off all lights at night

d)

Keeping walkways clear

9.

What is the best way to support a client experiencing sundowning?

a)

Encouraging them to stay awake longer

b)

Increasing stimulation in the evening

c)

Keeping routines consistent and reducing noise

d)

Avoiding interaction with the client

10.

A client says, 'My mother is coming to pick me up,' even though their mother passed away years ago. What is the correct approach?

a)

Correct them by stating their mother has passed away

b)

Validate their feelings and redirect their attention

c)

Argue with them to clarify the truth

d)

Ignore their statement and walk away