Ideal HomeHealth Care, LLC
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Inservice / Post-Test
Date :
1. Dementia is the loss of mental functions. Which of the following is not an example of a mental function affected by dementia?
a. Thinking
b. Feeling
c. Memory
d. Reasoning
2. Which of the following is not a common cause of dementia?
a. Degenerative neurological diseases
b. Chronic drug use
c. Pneumonia
d. Vascular disorders
3. What percentage of people with dementia are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease?
a. 50% to 60%
b. 40% to 50%
c. 10% to 20%
d. Less than 10%
4. When an individual refers to a bed as “that thing I sleep in” they are dealing with which of the following symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
a. Lack of motivation
b. Rapid mood swings
c. Trouble with language
d. Change in sleep
5. If an individual has 3 or more warning signs of dementia mentioned, they are automatically diagnosed with the disease.
a. True
b. False
6. The ‘inability to smile’ is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease in which stage?
a. First Stage
b. Middle Stage
c. Late Stage
d. None of the Above
7. Physical exercise, proper nutrition, good general health and socialization are important for people with dementia.
a. True
b. False
8. Hallucinations are a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease in which stage?
a. First Stage
b. Middle Stage
c. Late Stage
d. None of the Above
9. Which of the following is
Not
an appropriate way to provide daily care to patients with dementia?
a. Adapt activities
b. Keep instructions simple
c. Provide cues for desired behavior
d. Attempt to teach new skills
10. Which of the following is
Not
a way to manage unpredictable behavior in dementia patients?
a. Do not re-word statements
b. Preserve the individual’s abilities
c. Gently remind the patient
d. Maintain a sense of calm