CNA Practice Test
Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1589 of 1700

If an aggressive resident with dementia needs 911, what should you tell the responders?

  1. That the resident is a threat to all staff
  2. That the resident is lying to cause trouble
  3. Nothing, since responders will find out
  4. That dementia is causing the aggressive behavior
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Correct answer: That dementia is causing the aggressive behavior

Knowing about the dementia helps the responders choose a safe, calm approach.

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

Practice mental health and dementia

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026