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Dementia — CNA/HHA Exam Prep Questions
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1. Dementia is:
A. A normal part of aging
B. A permanent and progressive loss of cognitive function
C. Always caused by head injury
D. Always reversible
2. A common early sign of dementia is:
A. Sudden blindness
B. Shortness of breath
C. Short-term memory loss
D. Loss of ability to walk
3. A resident with dementia becomes confused and tries to leave the facility. What should you do FIRST?
A. Restrain the resident
B. Call the family immediately
C. Stay calm, validate feelings, and redirect
D. Block the exit with your body
4. A resident with dementia keeps asking, “When can I go home?” The BEST response is:
A. “You live here now.”
B. “We already talked about this.”
C. “Let’s go sit and have some lunch while we talk.”
D. “Stop asking that.”
5. Which of the following helps reduce agitation in dementia residents?
A. Loud environments
B. Simple daily routines
C. Arguing and correcting
D. Frequent room changes
6. A resident with dementia accuses you of stealing. You should:
A. Argue and defend yourself
B. Ignore the resident
C. Report the accusation and stay calm and reassuring
D. Laugh it off
7. Sundowning refers to:
A. Sleeping late in the morning
B. Increased confusion and restlessness in the evening
C. A fear of sunlight
D. Aggression only during the day
8. When communicating with someone with dementia, you should:
A. Speak quickly
B. Use medical term
C. Use short, simple sentences
D. Talk from another room
9. A resident with dementia refuses a bath. The BEST action is to:
A. Force them to bathe
B. Report immediately to the police
C. Try again later and offer choices
D. Tell them they have no choice
10. A safe environment for dementia residents includes:
A. Throw rugs on the floor
B. Poor lighting
C. Clutter-free walkways and good lighting
D. Furniture rearranged frequently
True/False Questions
11. Dementia always develops overnight.
True
False
12. A CNA/HHA should avoid arguing with a person who has dementia.
True
False
13. People with dementia may forget how to perform basic ADLs.
True
False
14. Reality orientation always works for residents with late-stage dementia.
True
False
15. People with dementia are at higher risk for falls and wandering.
True
False
16. Touch can sometimes comfort residents with dementia when appropriate.
True
False
17. It is acceptable to use elderspeak (baby talk) with dementia residents.
True
False
18. Pain can increase confusion and agitation in dementia.
True
False
19. Good nutrition and hydration can help reduce confusion.
True
False
20. Dementia affects memory, judgment, and behavior.
True
False
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