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)

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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

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Braden Scale

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Morse Fall Scale

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

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There is no clinical difference between the two

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Dementia is always reversible with medication

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Delirium only affects residents under age 65

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A urinary tract infection (UTI)

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A regular routine and familiar environment

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Adequate hydration and nutrition

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Consistent sleep schedule

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

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Providing the same routine care to all residents with dementia

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Focusing only on managing behavioral symptoms with medication

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Keeping all decisions with the care team without family input

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

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Early (mild) stage

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Middle (moderate) stage

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Pre-dementia (MCI) stage

Question 6

What is reminiscence therapy in senior care?

Accepted Answer

An activity that uses long-term memories, photos, and familiar objects to engage and comfort residents with dementia

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A medication used to improve memory in Alzheimer's patients

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A type of physical therapy to restore movement patterns

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A dietary approach to reduce dementia progression