9- Therapeutic Interventions & Communication

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1.

When communicating with your resident, your body language can be important
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

If you speak to a resident and he/she does not respond or understand:
- A.
  
  Try repeating your sentence but change your words and structure your sentence differently
- B.
  
  Try repeating your sentence using the same words and sentence structure
- C.
  
  Come back later and try to communicate again
3.

It is best to make direct eye contact with a resident when communicating with them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

You ask Mary if she would like to plant a small fern in a pot. She says she would like that. Which of the following is the more appropriate way to communicate how to plant the fern?
- A.
  
  "Mary, fill the pot with potting soil, dig out a small hole in the potting soil, place the fern in the pot and water it lightly."
- B.
  
  "Mary, fill the pot with potting soil" and let her complete this task. "Mary, dig out a small hole in the potting soil" and let her complete this task. "Mary, place the fern in the potting soil" and let her complete this task. "Now, water the fern lightly" and let her complete this task.
5.

Reminiscence can be very therapeutic for a resident with dementia. List at least three topic that your resident may enjoy reminiscing about.
6.

List at least four simple activities that your residents may enjoy.
7.

Flexibility is important in structuring a resident's day. It is usually beneficial to have the same time each day for grooming, eating, exercise, etc.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False