Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Flashcards
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Which assessment tool is widely used for staging the severity of Alzheimer's disease based on functional and cognitive performance?
Answer: Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)
The Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scale assesses six cognitive and functional domains to classify dementia severity from 0 (none) to 3 (severe).
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) differs from Alzheimer's disease most notably in which way?
Answer: CJD progresses extremely rapidly, often causing death within months to a year
CJD is a rapidly progressive prion disease that typically causes death within 12 months of symptom onset, far faster than Alzheimer's disease.
Which approach best supports the nutritional needs of a person in the late stage of Alzheimer's disease who has difficulty swallowing?
Answer: Offer pureed foods and thickened liquids while assessing swallowing safety
Texture-modified foods and thickened liquids are first-line strategies to maintain safe oral nutrition while supporting dignity and quality of life.
Which statement about caregiver burnout in dementia caregiving is accurate?
Answer: Caregiver stress can negatively affect the quality of care provided to the person with dementia
Caregiver stress and burnout can impair judgment and patience, directly affecting care quality, which is why respite and support services are critical.
What is the primary purpose of a dementia care plan that includes life history information?
Answer: To enable care that connects with the person's identity and meaningful preferences
Life history information allows caregivers to provide individualized care that respects the person's identity, routines, and what brings them comfort or meaning.
Which environmental modification is most helpful for a person with Alzheimer's who is prone to wandering?
Answer: Install door alarms and visual camouflage over exit doors
Door alarms alert caregivers to exit attempts, while visual camouflage (like curtains or stop signs) can reduce the person's recognition of doors as exits.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, which of the following is NOT one of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Occasional forgetfulness that is recalled later
Occasionally forgetting something and later remembering it is a typical age-related change, not a warning sign of Alzheimer's disease.