AAC AAC Nutrition & Hydration Management

Question 1

Which swallowing difficulty, commonly seen in late-stage Alzheimer's disease, increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia

Answer

Dyslexia

Answer

Dysarthria

Answer

Dyspraxia

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using thickened liquids for individuals with Alzheimer's disease who have swallowing difficulties?

Accepted Answer

To reduce aspiration risk

Answer

To improve taste

Answer

To increase caloric intake

Answer

To improve digestion

Question 3

Which behavioral change in a person with Alzheimer's disease most directly signals a risk of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Refusal to drink fluids

Answer

Increased appetite

Answer

Requesting more blankets

Answer

Increased social activity

Question 4

When a person with Alzheimer's begins pocketing food in their cheeks without swallowing, the care team should first:

Accepted Answer

Consult a speech-language pathologist

Answer

Increase meal portion sizes

Answer

Switch to a liquid-only diet immediately

Answer

Limit meal frequency to once daily

Question 5

Which mealtime approach best supports independent eating in a person with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Using finger foods and adaptive utensils

Answer

Serving multi-course meals simultaneously

Answer

Dimming lights during meals

Answer

Providing meals in bed at all times

Question 6

Unintentional weight loss in a person with Alzheimer's disease is most often attributed to which combination of factors?

Accepted Answer

Reduced appetite, increased energy expenditure, and forgetting to eat

Answer

Oversleeping and excess activity

Answer

Medication side effects only

Answer

Deliberate caloric restriction