Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: Symptoms, Stages, and Communication Strategies Expanded ____
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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS: SYMPTOMS, STAGES, AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES EXPANDED
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1. What are symptoms of dementia?
7. Late-onset AD is diagnosed:
A) Loss of interest in normal activities and Paranoia B) Loss of ability to read and getting lost C) Unable to capture words and poor judgement D) All of the above
A) Based on lab work ordered by the PCP or PA, but interpreted by a radiologist. B) Based on neurological testing to determine standard of care, but confirmed upon death C) Immediately upon symptom presentation. D) Only by genetic testing.
2. Which statement is true?
A) Mild cognitive impairment is always a precursor to another disease B) Mild cognitive impairment can be a precursor to other illnesses C) Mild cognitive impairment always lead to Alzheimer’s. D) Mild cognitive impairment can always be improved. r 3. Which attribute is NOT a part of late stage AD? A) Vulnerable to infection B) Loss of awareness of time C) Requires minimal assistance D) Unable to perform self-care 4. An absence of social connection can lead to the following: A) Sedentary lifestyle and higher risk of dementia B) Improved stimulation C) Greater access to preventative care D) Fewer outbursts 5. Activities of daily living are: A) Functions of everyday living B) Driving and shopping for groceries C) Activities for entertainment D) Same as Independent ADLs 6. What did Dr. Barry Reisberg create for continuity of care for patients with AD? A) The technical term for dementia B) Seven Clinical Stages of AD C) Seven Healthy Habits D) Clinical components of wellbeing ..
8. Neurons are comprised of:
A) Cell body, dendrites, axon B) Cell migration, gliality, axon C) Hippocampus and brain stem D) Dendrites, axis, cell cavity 9. A brain with AD presents with which of the following: A) Clogs and pores B) Plaques and tin C) Amyloid and goop D) Amyloid plaques and Tau 10. Which of the following are potential living accommodations for AD disease progression?
A) Assisted living facilities, Memory units, and Hospice B) Only Skilled Nursing Facilities C) Skilled nursing facilities D) A and C
11. Stage 2 of dementia consists of difficulty
remembering where things have been placed and the inability to recall names. A healthy individual can remain in this stage for up to how many years? A) 5
B) 10 C) 15 D) 25
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