Senior Care Dementia and Cognitive Care

Question 1

Which is the most common form of dementia in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

Answer

Vascular dementia

Answer

Lewy body dementia

Answer

Frontotemporal dementia

Question 2

Which behavior is commonly associated with moderate-stage Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Significant memory loss, confusion about time/place, and difficulty with ADLs

Answer

Occasional forgetfulness of recent events only

Answer

Complete loss of the ability to speak or swallow

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No change in personality

Question 3

What is 'sundowning' in a resident with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Increased confusion, agitation, or restlessness in the late afternoon and evening

Answer

Preference for evening meals

Answer

A symptom of vitamin D deficiency

Answer

Sleeping during daytime hours

Question 4

Which communication approach is most effective when caring for a resident with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Use short, simple sentences, a calm tone, and non-verbal cues

Answer

Speak quickly to maintain the resident's attention

Answer

Correct the resident every time they say something inaccurate

Answer

Avoid eye contact to prevent overwhelming the resident

Question 5

A resident with dementia insists their deceased mother is coming to visit. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Enter the resident's reality with empathy and redirect if needed

Answer

Firmly tell the resident their mother is dead

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Agree enthusiastically and make extensive plans for the visit

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Ignore the statement and change the subject immediately

Question 6

What is wandering in the context of dementia care, and why is it a safety concern?

Accepted Answer

Purposeless or confused walking that can lead to elopement, falls, or injury

Answer

A resident who frequently changes their food preferences

Answer

A symptom of depression in dementia patients

Answer

A therapeutic walking program