1. What is the structure called which co-ordinates primary emotions such as anger and fear?

1. Amyloid
2. Amygdala
3. Agrium
4. Adytum

2. What kind of triggers may result in strong feelings and emotions? Name 3.

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3. ABC charts provide a way to chart what is happening over a period of time for a person. What does ABC stand for?

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4. Some long-term memories are ‘stronger’ and easier to recall than others.

Name them and give examples:
 
 
 

5. Name 3 ways during an interaction with a person who has dementia that you can aim to uphold the person’s well being.

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6. What are the 2 key questions to consider when interpreting behaviours that challenge us?

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7. A person’s relatives should not be involved in care planning for the person’s needs as the relatives often become over involved.

TRUE
FALSE

8. When a person with dementia is walking for long periods select the appropriate response.

1. The person needs to be prevented from doing so due to risk of falls
2. The person needs a risk / benefit assessment
3. The person should be kept in a very restricted area
4. The person should be watched at all times

9. Name two physical and two psychological reasons a person with dementia may be restless and walking excessively.

Physical reasons:
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Psychological reasons:
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10. Name 3 things you should not do when a person with dementia is angry?

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