Best Friends Institute Pre-Test

Best Friends™ Master Training Pre-Test
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Part I: Please answer the following questions "True” or “False” (1 point each)
1. Changes in the mental state of a person with dementia occur gradually, so a sudden change may indicate a new problem in the environment or the person's health.*

TrueFalse
2. Psychotropic medications are the first course of action for handling challenging behaviors in persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias.*

TrueFalse
3. Even when someone with dementia doesn’t seem to recognize the people around them, all care staff should know and use the person’s preferred name.*

TrueFalse
4. A person with memory loss will remember the good feelings experienced during an activity longer than he or she may remember the activity.*

TrueFalse
5. Violent or aggressive behaviors typically occur as Alzheimer's disease progresses.*

TrueFalse
6. A person with dementia responds better to a relational approach to care than to a managerial approach.*

TrueFalse
7. Using stories is a very effective learning tool, particularly for teaching staff and families about the Best Friends™ approach.*

TrueFalse
8. According to the Best Friends™ approach, it is unwise to undertake activities for people with dementia without the expertise of the activity staff.*

TrueFalse
9. Person-centered care is a philosophy of providing a standardized form of care for all persons.*

TrueFalse
10. To hold the staff's attention during training, it is best to do short lectures with limited discussion.*

TrueFalse
11. It only takes 30 seconds to be a little less task-oriented and a little more person-centered.*

TrueFalse
12. People with memory loss should not be treated like children, but they do often enjoy interacting with children.*

TrueFalse
Part II: Please complete the following multiple-choice questions with the best answer (1 point each)
1) The primary goal of the Best Friends™ approach is to*
2) As a Best Friend, it is important to learn about a person's life story so that*
3) Which of the following is NOT true about people who have dementia?*
4) Virginia Bell and David Troxel’s concept of caregiving Knack is:*
5) A sudden change in behavior can be caused by*
6) The best activities for people with dementia*
7) A person under your care is having a bad day. She is originally from Spain, has four children, and likes to cook. Which idea below uses the Life Story effectively to make her feel better?*
8) Exercise is beneficial because*
9) Which of these could be the cause of a challenging behavior?*
10) If a person says "no" to participating in an activity, a Best Friend should*
Part III: Answer the following short essay questions (2 points each)
1. Describe your understanding of the following statement: “A person is more than his or her cognitive ability.”*
2. According to the Best Friends™ philosophy, what are three ways to prevent challenging behaviors before they happen?*
3. Define the concept of Best Friends™ “Knack” and then offer three examples.*
4. Describe how the Life Story improves dementia care:*
5. If you were leading a training about Best Friends™ dementia care, name three training tactics you might use to engage the staff and make the Best Friends approach feel relevant to their lives or work. (Note: Keep adult learning principles in mind).*
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Best Friends™ Master Training Pre-Test

Part I: Please answer the following questions "True” or “False” (1 point each)

Part II: Please complete the following multiple-choice questions with the best answer (1 point each)

Part III: Answer the following short essay questions (2 points each)