Dem 100 Final Exam Review

Which of the following is a symptom of Dementia

• Rapid speech

• Forgetting an appointment

• Changes in mood and behavior

• Ability to follow detailed instructions

What does cognition include?

• Pain recognition

• Decision making

• Expression of displeasure

• Ability to get along with others

Which area of the brain produces emotional responses such as anger, pleasure, and fear?

• Parietal lobes

• Hippocampus

• Limbic system

• Temporal lobes

1. A person with Alzheimer Disease has difficulty finding words when they speak. What is this is an example of?

• Agnosia

• Aphasia

• Asphyxia

• Aspiration

Which is true about Vascular Dementia?

• The entire brain is affected

• Having a stroke always leads to dementia

• the symptoms will be the same for everyone

• Symptoms will depend upon the area of the brain that is damaged

Which is true about Lewy Body Dementia?

• It is caused by small strokes

• The brain becomes a mass of tangled nerves

• It involves a gradual decrease in mental function

• Muscle rigidity, tremor and shuffling gait are often seen

How can Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease be spread?

• Respiratory secretions

• Contaminated surgical instruments

• Eating contaminated fruits and vegetables

• Direct contact with the infected person's skin

According to the Global Deterioration Scale, when does difficulty with word finding first appear?

• Stage one

• Stage two

• Stage three

• Stage four

During the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, clients will exhibit which of the following?

• Forgetfulness

• Severe impairment in memory

• Skin breakdown and pressure sores

• Remembers own name but not address or phone number

Mrs. M, who is in the middle stage of dementia, covers her ears when the caregiver tries to talk to her and attempts to kick the caregiver. What would the caregiver do?

• Persist in trying to talk to her

• Leave her alone but return later

• Tell her that her behaviour is unacceptable

• Ask her to describe why she does not want to talk