Senior Care Dementia and Cognitive Care 2

Question 1

Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for cognitive impairment in seniors?

Accepted Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Answer

The MMSE tests orientation, memory, attention, and language and is widely used to screen for and track cognitive impairment.

Question 2

What is the difference between delirium and dementia?

Accepted Answer

Delirium is a sudden, reversible state of confusion; dementia is a gradual, progressive cognitive decline

Answer

Delirium has a sudden onset and is often reversible with treatment of the underlying cause, whereas dementia progresses slowly and is irreversible.

Question 3

Which of the following can trigger delirium in a senior with dementia?

Accepted Answer

A urinary tract infection (UTI)

Answer

UTIs are a leading cause of acute delirium in older adults because infection-related inflammation can affect brain function.

Question 4

Person-centered care for a resident with dementia means:

Accepted Answer

Individualizing care based on the resident's life history, preferences, and remaining strengths

Answer

Person-centered care uses knowledge of who the resident is as a whole person to provide individualized, dignified care.

Question 5

Which dementia stage is characterized by the resident requiring total care for all ADLs and losing the ability to speak?

Accepted Answer

Late (severe) stage

Answer

In the late stage of dementia, individuals lose the ability to communicate verbally and require complete assistance with all activities.

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