Two verbal communications that should be avoided when working with cognitively impaired patients are:
Rapid speech, complex ideas.
Simple ideas, repetition.
Reinforcement, repetition.
Harsh or soft tone of voice.
ChatGPT said:
✅ Correct answer:
Rapid speech, complex ideas.
Explanation:
When communicating with cognitively impaired patients, it’s important to speak slowly, clearly, and simply.
Rapid speech can confuse or overwhelm the patient.
Complex ideas are hard to understand and may cause frustration.
Instead, caregivers should use short, simple sentences, repeat key points gently if needed, and maintain a calm, reassuring tone.
You said:
Helpful strategies when working with the client with cognitive impairment are:
Rigidity, patience.
Flexibility, patience.
Changing routines, priority setting.
Rigid priorities, repetition.
ChatGPT said:
✅ Correct answer:
Flexibility, patience.
Explanation:
When caring for a client with cognitive impairment, it’s essential to remain flexible and patient.
Flexibility allows caregivers to adapt to the client’s changing moods, understanding, and abilities.
Patience helps create a calm and supportive environment, reducing anxiety and confusion.
Rigid routines or priorities can frustrate the client, while flexibility and patience encourage trust and cooperation.
You said:
The patient with cognitive impairment you are assisting with toileting and dressing will not cooperate. You should:
stick to your priorities and dress the client.
let the client know you are busy and need to complete this task.
immediately leave the room and come back at a different time.
ChatGPT said:
✅ Correct answer:
Immediately leave the room and come back at a different time.
Explanation:
Patients with cognitive impairment may become uncooperative due to confusion, fear, or frustration. Forcing or rushing them can increase resistance or agitation.
The best approach is to step away calmly, give the patient time to relax, and try again later when they are more receptive.
This shows respect, patience, and flexibility, which are key strategies when caring for cognitively impaired individuals.
