CSA Trivia 3

Question 1

Which cognitive assessment tool, consisting of 30 questions, is most widely used by clinicians to screen for dementia?

Accepted Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Answer

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used standardized test for screening cognitive impairment, scoring out of 30 points.

Question 2

What does the acronym 'ADL' stand for in geriatric care?

Accepted Answer

Activities of Daily Living

Answer

ADL stands for Activities of Daily Living, which include basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring.

Question 3

The 'Rule of 72' in personal finance is used to estimate what?

Accepted Answer

The number of years for an investment to double

Answer

The Rule of 72 states that dividing 72 by the annual interest rate gives the approximate number of years it takes for an investment to double.

Question 4

Which landmark U.S. legislation prohibits age discrimination against workers aged 40 and older?

Accepted Answer

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 protects workers aged 40 and older from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, and other employment conditions.

Question 5

What is 'sundowning' in the context of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening

Answer

Sundowning refers to increased confusion, agitation, and behavioral disturbances that occur in the late afternoon and evening hours in some dementia patients.

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CSA Trivia 3