Doll Therapy Education Pre/Post Survey
Please circle the correct answer.
1. Doll therapy has been a standard of care since:
A. 1980
B. 1990
C. 2000
D. 2010
2. Doll therapy is appropriate for all residents with dementia.
A. True
B. False
3. The appropriate way to enter a room with the doll is:
A. It does not matter since; it is a doll.
B. Like a real baby.
C. By the arms or legs.
D. Hiding the doll so the resident won’t see it at first.
4. Dolls may be offered to a resident even if they did not assent because:
A. It is a doll.
B. The family would want what is best for the resident.
C. It is a gift.
D. assent is needed, or the doll can not be offered.
5. The doll is:
A. Whatever the resident believes or says it is.
B. Used as a distraction for the resident.
C. A source of entertainment for the resident, family, and staff.
D. A toy for the resident to play with.
6. The doll should be treated:
A. Like a real human being.
B. With dignity and respect.
C. The way the resident treats the doll.
D. All of the above.
7. If the resident becomes anxious, upset, or tired of the doll:
A. Move the doll away from the resident but leave the doll in the room.
B. Remove the doll and offer another soothing option.
C. Sit with the resident until the episode passes.
D. Leave the doll with the resident until the episode passes.
8. Documentation of the resident’s interaction with the doll is essential because:
A. It is essential for all family, friends as staff to know how the doll therapy is progressing.
B. Doll therapy can be charged for if proper documentation is in place.
C. Documentation of the effectiveness of doll therapy is vital for ongoing sustainability.
D. All of the above.
9. It is essential to wash your hands before and after engaging with the doll because:
A. Universal precautions are always needed in any contact.
B. The doll holds more germs than the typical kids’ doll since the doll is used in a long-term care facility.
C. Hand washing is not needed before and after engaging with the doll.
D. None of the above
10. The proper cleaning of the doll include:
A. Wash the doll in the washer to eliminate all germs.
B. Use antibacterial wipes to clean the doll.
C. Do not clean the doll at all.
D. Put the doll in the sink with soap and water to clean.
