WorksheetsTypes of Dementia: Part 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which hallmark pathology most characterizes Alzheimer’s disease in the brain?
Alpha-synuclein Lewy body deposits
Microvascular bleeding without plaques
Primary frontal lobe neuron loss
Beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles
A patient develops cognitive decline after multiple small strokes. Which dementia type fits best?
Frontotemporal dementia affecting behavior
Lewy body dementia with hallucinations
Alzheimer’s disease with slow onset
Vascular dementia from ischemic injury
Which statement best describes mixed dementia?
Pure Lewy bodies without plaques
Combination of Alzheimer’s and vascular changes
Only frontotemporal degeneration present
Single cause leading to uniform progression
Which statement best distinguishes Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease from other dementias shown in the diagram?
It is caused by misfolded prion proteins
It results from chronic thiamine deficiency
It is primarily due to HIV neuroinvasion
It stems from long-term alcohol misuse
A patient with memory gaps, confabulation, and ataxia after years of heavy drinking most likely has which condition?
Alcohol-related brain damage
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
HIV-associated dementia
Korsakoff’s syndrome
Which management step is most appropriate to slow progression of alcohol-related dementia?
High-dose antiviral therapy for HIV
Electroconvulsive therapy for mood symptoms
Immediate thiamine supplementation and abstinence
Prion-targeted agents and brain biopsy
In the scenario shown, a patient has a deep laceration. What is the FIRST immediate first aid step to control bleeding before anything else?
Apply firm direct pressure with clean dressing
Irrigate the wound vigorously with tap water
Remove visible clots to improve circulation
Elevate the limb without covering the wound
A victim sustains a severe burn over a large area. Which initial action best limits tissue damage and reduces shock risk?
Cover with thick ointment to seal heat
Break blisters to release trapped fluid
Apply ice packs directly to burned tissue
Cool the burn gently with cool running water
A victim shows pale, cool skin, rapid weak pulse, and confusion after major blood loss. What is the first priority in immediate shock management?
Elevate legs twelve inches and keep warm
Offer water to prevent dehydration
Apply ice packs to the abdomen
Begin chest compressions immediately
A worker’s hand is traumatically amputated. Which immediate action best increases limb salvage while protecting the patient?
Rinse the stump with alcohol and bandage
Control bleeding with firm pressure and tourniquet
Pack the amputated part directly on ice cubes
Delay transport until pain fully subsides
Which clinical feature is most suggestive of frontotemporal dementia rather than Alzheimer’s disease?
Visual hallucinations and fluctuating cognition
Prominent personality changes and disinhibition
Early memory loss with spatial disorientation
Rapid progression after multiple strokes
What is the primary purpose of thiamine supplementation in patients with chronic alcohol use?
Reverse beta-amyloid plaque formation
Prevent hepatic encephalopathy
Reduce risk of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Lower blood alcohol concentration
A patient presents with fever, redness, and swelling at a wound site, along with increasing pain and pus. What is the most important first step in managing this severe infection?
Apply a tight bandage to restrict blood flow
Start broad-spectrum antibiotics and seek urgent medical care
Soak the wound in hot water for 30 minutes
Leave the wound open to air without cleaning
Which sign most reliably indicates the onset of hypovolemic shock in a trauma patient?
Slow, bounding pulse
Rapid, weak pulse and low blood pressure
Increased urine output
Warm, flushed skin
A patient with HIV develops progressive memory loss and difficulty walking. Which diagnosis is most likely?
Alcohol-related brain damage
HIV-associated dementia
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Korsakoff’s syndrome
