Dementia Questionnaire
Alzheimer's Disease is reversible.
True
False
What year was Alzheimer's disease discovered?
1926
1995
1906
1872
What does MCI stand for?
More Choices Impairment
Mild Choices Impairment
More Confusing Choices
Mild Cognitive Impairment
What symptoms occur in the mild stages of Alzheimer's disease?
Getting lost
Poor judgment
Trouble with money
All of the above
What symptoms occur in the moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease?
Unable to recognize friends & family
Hallucinations
Repeating questions
What symptoms occur in the severe stages of Alzheimer's disease?
Cannot communicate
Speak in different languages
Run a marathon
Go shopping
Alzheimer's Disease can be definitively diagnosed only after death. Doctors now have several methods & tools to help determine fairly accurately whether a person who is having memory problems has possible Alzheimer's disease. What tools do Doctor's use today?
Conduct tests of memory, problem solving, attention, counting, and language
Carry out standard medical tests, such as blood and urine tests, to identify other possible causes of the problem
Perform brain scans, such as computed tomography {CT) or magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI), to distinguish Alzheimer's from other possible causes for symptoms, like stroke or tumor
All of the above
Name one (1) medication that is used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Donepezil (Aricept)
Galantamine (Razadyne)
Rivastigmine (Exelon)
All the above
Treating behavioral symptoms often makes people with Alzheimer's disease more comfortable & makes their care easier for caregivers.
True
False
Name two (2) clinical studies that scientists are doing to help with Alzheimer's disease.
NIA
M&M
ADCS
None of the above
When planning activities for Alzheimer's patients, it is important to make them feel involved & important. List three (3) ways you can help the person enjoy the activity.
Match the Activity
Ignore them
Help
Make successful
None of the above
List three (3) activities that are appropriate for Alzheimer's patients.
Household chores
Pets
Visiting with children
Mowing the grass
Nothing
Alzheimer's patients need help with their daily grooming. List at least three (3) ways to help with mouth care.
Brush at the same time
Take to the dentist
Help clean
Use mouthwash
Do not help they at all
Which was is not to help with other forms of grooming.
Makeup
Shaving
Beauty Shop
Brushing hair
Locking in bathroom
When assisting with dressing, what are some tips you should use?
Hand Items
Let them dress themselves
Put away clothes
Layout
At some point, people with Alzheimer's disease will need help with bathing. To keep the person with Alzheimer's safe during bath-time, what steps should you take?
Always leave them alone
Check the water temp
Assist with handheld shower
Let them go bare foot
Use safety bars
What can you do before the bath or shower to make the resident more comfortable and respect his/her rights?
Play headbanging music
Get things ready
Turn the spotlight on
Soft music
Leave them alone
Be respectful
What can you do during a bath or shower for added comfort and/or safety?
Give razor to hold
Place a towel
Give washcloth to hold
Talk about other unrelated topics
None of the above
What can you do after the bath or shower for added comfort and/or safety?
Let them air dry
Pat them dry
Use protective ointment
Leave them alone
Resident's with Alzheimer's disease may start rummaging, searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and even hide things. What steps can you take to allow the Alzheimer's patient to rummage while protecting your belongings & keep the resident safe?
Handcuff them to the bed
remove danger items
Talk with them
Medicate them
List reasons why an Alzheimer's patient may become agitated?
Pain
Too much sleep
Too little sleep
Constipation
List reasons why an Alzheimer's patient may become aggressive?
A different routine
Being pushed to do something
Feeling alone
Looking for a loved one
List some ways that you can help a resident cope with agitation or aggression.
Ignore them
Reassure
Block them
Reduce noise and clutter
Caregivers cannot stop Alzheimer's related changes in personality and behavior, but they can learn to cope with them. Keep it simple. List some ways that you can cope with a behavioral and personality change in an Alzheimer's patient?
Keep tasks hard to figure out
Have a routine
Reassure
Argue
Make them laugh
Ask for help when needed
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