BSN-III_NCM114_FINALS

Once a person reaches 65 years of age, his/her risk for Alzheimer’s disease doubles every _____ years

• 3

• 10

• 5

• 8

Which central neurotransmitters are affected by Alzheimer’s disease?

• Acetylcholine

• Norepinephrine

• Glutamate

• all of the above

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by markedly reduced neural activity in the hippocampus and neocortex area , caused by degeneration of cholinergic neurons. as manifested by

• learning & memory impairment

• behavioral impairment

• ADL impairment

• being hot tempered

Which of the following conditions can affect a patient’s cognitive function and produce dementia-like symptoms?

• Infections

• Stroke

• Metabolic disorders

• All of the above

As you enter the room of a client with a cognitive impairment disorder and asks what day of the week it is; what the date, month, and year are; and where the client is. You are effectively attempting to assess:

• delirium

• orientation

• ADL

• safety

Which of the following best describes dementia. Which of the following best describes the condition?

• Loss of cognitive abilities, impairing ability to perform activities of daily living

• Severe cognitive impairment that occurs rapidly

• Difficulty coping with physical and psychological change

• Memory loss occurring as part of the natural consequence of aging

Older people with obvious cognitive impairment, our ways & means when communicating with them should:

• Short words & simple sentences

• Explain every procedure in detail

• Let them talk with other elderlies with the same condition

• It's natural for them to use silence

What mental recall capacity can be displayed by Mang Jose while he is in the mild stage of the Alzheimer’s dementia problem?

• Remembering the daily schedule

• Recalling significant past events

• Coping with anxiety

• Solving problems of daily living

The care plan of a client with a moderate cognitive impairment involving dementia of the Alzheimer’s type, should not include:

• Daily structured schedule

• Stimulating environment

• Positive reinforcement for performing activities of daily living

• Use of validation techniques

Lola Marimar is forgetful &seems to be always agitated even after a restful sleep, as her private duty nurse, you should make sure to:

• put useful everyday things on top of the bedside table

• ask if she can recall her bad dreams

• darken the room during day & night

• ignore this behavior because this is the usual pattern