Dementia and Cognitive Care Flashcards
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Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for cognitive impairment in seniors?
Answer: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
The MMSE tests orientation, memory, attention, and language and is widely used to screen for and track cognitive impairment.
What is the difference between delirium and dementia?
Answer: Delirium is a sudden, reversible state of confusion; dementia is a gradual, progressive cognitive decline
Delirium has a sudden onset and is often reversible with treatment of the underlying cause, whereas dementia progresses slowly and is irreversible.
Which of the following can trigger delirium in a senior with dementia?
Answer: A urinary tract infection (UTI)
UTIs are a leading cause of acute delirium in older adults because infection-related inflammation can affect brain function.
Person-centered care for a resident with dementia means:
Answer: Individualizing care based on the resident's life history, preferences, and remaining strengths
Person-centered care uses knowledge of who the resident is as a whole person to provide individualized, dignified care.
Which dementia stage is characterized by the resident requiring total care for all ADLs and losing the ability to speak?
Answer: Late (severe) stage
In the late stage of dementia, individuals lose the ability to communicate verbally and require complete assistance with all activities.
What is reminiscence therapy in senior care?
Answer: An activity that uses long-term memories, photos, and familiar objects to engage and comfort residents with dementia
Reminiscence therapy leverages preserved long-term memories to provide meaningful engagement and emotional comfort in dementia care.