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Alzheimer's
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Delirium is: | a state of sudden, severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function. |
| Dementia is: | the loss of cognitive function that interferes with routine personal, social, and occupational activities. |
| Alzheimer’s Disease is: | the most common type of permanent dementia. |
| Sundowning is: | when signs, symptoms, and behaviors of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) increase during hours of darkness. |
| Cognitive function involves: | Reasoning and understanding |
| Confusion can occur in older persons because: | blood supply to the brain is reduced. |
| What are common causes of acute confusion? | Infection, illness, and injury |
| When communicating with the confused person: | Ask clear and simple questions. |
| A resident is confused. It is time for the person’s shower. What should you do? | Explain what you are going to do and why. |
| An early warning sign of dementia is: | Getting lost in familiar places |
| Permanent dementia has no cure. | True |
| Delirium is not an emergency. | False |
| Signs and symptoms of delirium include: | Drowsiness and problems concentrating |
| Depression in the elderly is often overlooked because: | Depression, aging, and some drug side effects have similar signs and symptoms. |
| At what age does AD usually occur? | After age 60 |
| What is the classic sign of AD? | Gradual loss of short-term memory |
| Which of the following occurs early in AD? | Problems managing money |
| A resident has AD. Which behavior has the greatest risk for danger? | Wandering |
| What are possible causes of wandering? | Pain, restlessness, and anxiety |
| A resident tends to wander. Her care plan should include? | Let her wander in an enclosed garden. |
| A resident with AD experiences sundowning every day. What should you do first to help? | Meet food, fluid, and elimination needs. |
| What measures will be helpful for a resident with hallucinations? | Making sure the person wears needed eyeglasses |
| A resident thinks the food contains poison. This is called: | a delusion. |
| Catastrophic reactions usually occur from: | too many stimuli. |
| A resident with AD is pacing and trying to hit others. What should you do? | Provide a calm, quiet setting |
| A resident with AD visits with his wife daily. They like to touch, hold hands, and kiss. Which action is correct? | Providing privacy |
| A resident has AD. You find him masturbating in another person’s room. What should you do? | Guide him to his room. |
| A resident has AD. As death nears, the person may need: | hospice care. |
| Persons with AD are at risk for: | infection |
| A resident has AD. When planning activities for the person, the therapist considers: | The person’s abilities and interests. |
| A resident has problems finding her room, the bathroom, the dining room, and so on. What might help her? | Picture signs |
| A resident has AD. The person’s communication is impaired. When talking to the person, you need to: | Give the person time to respond. |
| A patient has AD. To gain the person’s attention, you need to: | approach the person from the front. |
| A patient has AD. The person is trying to tell you something. What should you do? | Let the person speak. Do not interrupt or rush the person. |
| A patient has AD. You are helping her dress. You should: | let her choose between a dress and a pant suit. |
| A resident has AD. Which care product is unsafe to keep in their room? | Shampoo |
| To protect persons with AD, you need to: | Place safety plugs in electrical outlets. |
| A resident has AD. To promote sleep you should: | Follow the person’s bedtime rituals. |
| A resident has AD. You are helping the person dress. You should: | Tell the person what to do with each clothing item. |
| Proper use of validation therapy requires special training. | True |
| A person with AD may react to a caregiver or family member by screaming. | True |
| Confused and demented behaviors are often hard to deal with. Therefore, persons who are confused or have AD are at risk for: | abuse, mistreatment, and neglect. |
| A person has AD. What can offer the family support and encouragement? | An AD support group |
| A person has AD. The person’s daughter has three children in high school and college. The daughter is likely to find herself in: | the sandwich generation. |
| A resident has AD. When providing for the person’s basic needs, it is best to: | have equipment ready for any procedure. |
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