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

In the moderate (middle) stage, memory and cognitive losses become severe enough that the person can no longer manage daily life without assistance.

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

Mild-stage Alzheimer's typically affects higher-order executive functions like managing finances, planning, and problem-solving first.

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

The preclinical stage refers to the period when Alzheimer's-related brain changes (amyloid plaques, tau tangles) are developing but the person shows no cognitive symptoms.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Wandering, agitation, and suspiciousness

Answer

Wandering, agitation, paranoia, and suspiciousness are hallmark behavioral symptoms that emerge during the moderate stage of Alzheimer's.

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

Even in late-stage Alzheimer's, some individuals retain the ability to smile and make brief eye contact, which are among the last remaining communication abilities.

(ACC) Alzheimers Caregiver Certification Practice Test

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ACC Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Stages 2