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Managing Challenging Behaviors in Older Adults Post Training Quiz

Managing Challenging Behaviors in Older Adults Post Training Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

The hospital/psychiatric unit that housed patients who were MR/DD documented that what percentage of the cause of challenging behaviors could be attributed to medical origins?

 

A

10%

B

40%

C

50%

D

75%

Question 2 of 10

What analogy is often used to describe the various layers of anger?

A

Iceberg

B

School bus

C

Giraffe

D

Clock

Question 3 of 10

What are possible sources of stress and anxiety for older adults?

A

Complicated Tasks

B

Physical pain or discomfort

C

Frustrating Interactions

D

All of the above

Question 4 of 10

Which assessment instrument measures somatic symptoms of anxiety, such as heart pounding, dizzy, face flushed?

A

Beck Anxiety Inventory

B

Penn State Worry Questionnaire

C

Beck Depression Inventory

D

Angler-Dunham Scale

Question 5 of 10

Why is medication sometimes contraindicated in treating problematic behaviors?

A

It's not effective at all

B

Some behavioral problems don't respond well to medications

C

It's too expensive for patients

D

Older patients won't take their medications as prescribed

Question 6 of 10

What are examples of evidenced-based preventative strategies for challenging behaviors?

A

Music therapy

B

Psychoanalysis

C

Social Interaction

D

Both A and C

Question 7 of 10

One of the first steps for a provider to take in responding to challenging behaviors is to:

A

Get some help from other staff

B

Complete an environmental assessment to determine possible triggers

C

Sternly inform the patient what they should be doing

D

Ignore the patient to discourage their behavior from continuing

Question 8 of 10

What should be minimized in order to prevent the emergence of challenging behaviors?

A

Changes in the patient's environment

B

Changes in the patient's diet

C

Assistance from staff members

D

Medication

Question 9 of 10

Which of these problem behaviors is estimated to be present in 10-20% of nursing homes?

A

Physical fighting

B

Bullying

C

Abuse of residents

D

Substance Use

Question 10 of 10

The main goal of a WRAP plan is to:

A

Inform the resident what consequences will be implemented in response to problem behaviors

B

Minimize or avoid problem behaviors from emerging

C

Hold staff accountable for their actions with patients

D

Maintain documentation of patient infractions

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