ACC Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Stages 2

Question 1

During which stage of Alzheimer's does a person typically first lose the ability to live independently?

Accepted Answer

Moderate (middle) stage

Answer

Preclinical stage

Answer

Mild cognitive impairment stage

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Mild (early) stage

Question 2

A person with mild-stage Alzheimer's is most likely to have difficulty with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Managing complex finances and planning

Answer

Recognizing close family members

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Swallowing food safely

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Controlling bladder and bowel function

Question 3

What term describes the stage of Alzheimer's disease where brain changes are occurring but no symptoms are yet present?

Accepted Answer

Preclinical stage

Answer

Prodromal stage

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Subclinical stage

Answer

Latent dementia

Question 4

Which behavioral change is MOST characteristic of the moderate stage of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Wandering, agitation, and suspiciousness

Answer

Subtle memory lapses noticed only by close family

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Complete loss of verbal communication

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Inability to recognize one's own reflection

Question 5

In the severe (late) stage of Alzheimer's disease, which physical ability is typically lost LAST?

Accepted Answer

Ability to smile or make eye contact

Answer

Bladder control

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Ability to walk independently

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Ability to speak in sentences

Question 6

A caregiver notices their loved one can no longer remember the current year but still recognizes family members. Which stage does this BEST represent?

Accepted Answer

Moderate (middle)

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Preclinical

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Mild (early)

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Severe (late)

Question 7

The Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) used to stage Alzheimer's disease has how many levels?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

3

Answer

5

Answer

10