ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS: SYMPTOMS, STAGES, AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Self-Assessment Answers and Rationales 1. The correct answer is B .
This stage is pivotal in the life of the afflicted. Maintaining a dignified life is important, while at the same time ensuring physical safety to avoid accidents and wandering. 4. The correct answer is B. Rationale: Aphasia may begin in earlier stages of ADRD but can worsen over time as the brain is further impaired. The person may be aware of this loss of language and can become frustrated. Caregivers need to identify other means of communicating with the person. 5. The correct answer is A. Rationale: Clothing that is easy on/easy off will enable the patient to remain independent for a longer period of time. This will also reduce stress for the caregiver and can potentially reduce conflict and disruption.
Rationale: Dementia is a combination of behaviors and impairment that are a result of brain change. If a person is manifesting dementia symptoms, it is important that they undergo a physical exam to identify the root problems causing the issues. 2. The correct answer is A. Rationale: Amyloid plaques and tau tangles form on the brain and over time impair normal cognitive function. The plaques and tangles take about 15–20 years to cause noticeable AD symptoms. Early detection and lifestyle adjustments may help slow symptoms. 3. The correct response is C. Rationale: As AD progresses it is imperative that the patient is kept safe while still having a sense of autonomy.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS - SYMPTOMS STAGES AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 126, or complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book 1. By the year 2050 how many people are expected to
6. Assistive technologies can help with: a. Monitoring and communicating b. Racing and communicating c. Curing and evaluating d. Measuring and spooning 7. Caregivers should make sure: a. They take hourly breaks
have ADRD? a. 3 million b. 13 million c. 31,000 d. 3.1 million 2. What are the names of the deposits that form on the brain and cause cognitive impairment? a. Amyloid plaques and tau b. Tau and beta phi c. Amyloid tau and beta plaques d. Tau and Tau 3. What is aphasia? a. A stage in life b. Loss of mobility c. A phase in wellbeing d. Difficulty communicating and speaking 4. How many stages are there for AD? a. Ten Stages b. Seven Stages c. Two Stages d. Three Stages 5. What is a suggested step to address a difficult situation a person with AD may confront? a. Affirm, drop, and roll
b. They are never hungry, angry, or tired c. Speak multiple languages d. Are educated scientists
8. What is true about Stage 1 AD? a. Memory loss is extreme b. There are no identifiable symptoms. c. Person is incontinent d. Person has multiple symptoms 9. What part of the brain that is responsible for cell communication fails when AD is present? a. Neurons b. Neuropathy c. Neuropathic d. Neurosurgeon 10. What should a caregiver always remember? a. Embrace the disease, not the person b. Embrace the other caregiver c. Embrace the truth d. Embrace the person, not the disease
b. Redirect, aspirate, and affirm c. Affirm, distract, and redirect d. Distract, run and roll
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