The quiz results below can either be discussed during in-person training or emailed to the interventionist for review. CTM Interventionist Training Quiz 3 Submission From: corrina Manager: tt@homecareassistance.com 1. Though damaged areas of the brain can’t improve or regenerate, we can strengthen the workings of other areas of the brain to compensate. Incorrect - True The correct answer is False 2. Bright light in living space during the daytime... Correct - is advisable to support visual stimulation and improve sleep patterns. 3. Music therapy can be a powerful intervention for the Alzheimer's client for which of these reasons: Correct - All of the above 4. Which of the following aromatherapy scents has had proven results as a relaxant for agitated behavior: Correct - Lavender 5. The various sensory stimulations should be performed only one at a time to be able to isolate their individual effectiveness. Correct - False 6. The effectiveness of anti-depressants has recently been challenged; people with dementia respond more slowly and poorly to such medications. Correct - True 7. Rates of depression are much higher for individuals with dementia, and there is a strong association of depression with anxiety. Correct - True 8. A few studies have found that the most cognitively active people can cut their chance of dementia by almost: Incorrect - 50-60% The correct answer is 40-50% 9. The theory of cognitive reserve holds that those who lead the most active lives can delay cognitive decline by 1.3 years on average compared to those who are least active, regardless of other socio-economic factors such as level of education. Correct - True 10. While cognitive training may help clients, effect sizes are small, and it is considered less person-centered than cognitive stimulation or rehabilitation, which have better quality of life results. Incorrect - False The correct answer is True 11. Indeed, no matter the quality of the cognitive intervention, if the treatment focuses on the impairments rather than the person, successful results will likely be difficult. Correct - True 12. “We are what we eat,” and what many Americans eat probably does not represent what they want to be. This diet, however, is considered accessible and the best for good health: Correct - Mediterranean 13. Sleep and plenty of exercise are more important than any dietary supplements, which some argue to be a waste of money. Correct - True 14. Characteristics of a good, anti-dementia diet do not include which of these: Incorrect - Smaller portion sizes The correct answer is Plenty of lean meat for protein 15. Aerobic exercise is more efficient and has better results than resistance/weight training. Correct - False 16. Though exercise can greatly benefit the elderly and people with dementia, it should be done with great care due to risk of injury and should primarily focus on stretching and flexibility. Correct - False 17. In addition to the cognitive benefits, secondary benefits of exer