A Person with Dementia Requires Isolation Precautions

question 18

Multiple Choice

A person with dementia requires isolation precautions. You need to put on a mask. To prevent fear and agitation, you should

• A) Let the person see your face before putting on the mask
• B) Enter the room with the mask on
• C) Put the mask on, and then tell the person your name
• D) Wash your face before putting on the mask

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Definitions:

Self-Control Problems

Refers to the difficulty people have in sticking with earlier plans and avoiding suboptimal decisions when finally confronted with a particular decision-making situation. A manifestation of time inconsistency and potentially avoidable by using precommitments.

Time Inconsistency

The human tendency to systematically misjudge at the present time what will actually end up being desired at a future time.

Behavioral Economists

Economists who study the psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors on the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.

Precommitments

Actions taken ahead of time that make it difficult for the future self to avoid doing what the present self desires. See time inconsistency and self-control problems.