CNA Practice Test
Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1579 of 1700

What is a tip for managing sundowning in the morning?

  1. Keep the resident in a dim room until afternoon
  2. Plan many busy activities in the first hour
  3. Let the resident sleep late with the curtains closed
  4. Take the resident outside or into bright light
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Correct answer: Take the resident outside or into bright light

Morning light helps reset the body clock, which can ease evening confusion.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia

Practice mental health and dementia

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026