CSS CSS Memory Care & Cognitive Decline

Question 1

What are the three core domains affected in Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Memory, language, and executive function

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Vision, hearing, and mobility

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Balance, strength, and coordination

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Sleep, appetite, and mood only

Question 2

Which validated screening tool is widely used to detect cognitive impairment in clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

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Barthel Index

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Geriatric Depression Scale

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Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Question 3

What distinguishes Lewy body dementia from Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Lewy body dementia features visual hallucinations, fluctuating cognition, and Parkinsonian motor symptoms

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Lewy body dementia only affects mobility

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Lewy body dementia does not affect memory

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Lewy body dementia is curable with medication

Question 4

What is 'validation therapy' in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging and empathizing with the feelings behind a dementia patient's communications

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Correcting a patient's mistaken beliefs with facts

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Validating cognitive test scores before medication

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A legal process for determining mental capacity

Question 5

Which non-pharmacological intervention is considered first-line for managing agitation in dementia?

Accepted Answer

Environmental modifications and sensory-based activities

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Antipsychotic medication

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Physical restraints

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Sedative-hypnotic drugs

Question 6

What does the '10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's' by the Alzheimer's Association include as the most common first sign?

Accepted Answer

Memory loss that disrupts daily life

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Difficulty walking

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Vision changes

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Personality shifts