Take the Test

1. Which statement is correct regarding the average total annual costs for Medicare beneficiaries ages 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. The costs are about three times higher than the costs for those without dementia.
• b. The costs are about two times higher than the costs for those without dementia.
• c. The costs are about the same as the costs for those without dementia.
• d. The costs are lower than the costs for those without dementia.

2. Which lesions are characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. White matter lesions
• b. Neuronal fissures
• c. Glial cysts
• d. Beta-amyloid plaques

3. Which factor caused by smoking is known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Chronic stress
• b. Oxidative stress
• c. Increased production of cortisol
• d. Interference with glucose metabolism

4. Which statement is true concerning strategies to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet may be associated with reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
• b. It is recommended that all older adults begin taking vitamin D to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
• c. Older adults should avoid situations involving new activities or unfamiliar settings to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
• d. Researchers have found definitive evidence supporting cognitive training as a means of preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

5. Which sign is typical of age-related memory change?

• a. Losing track of dates, seasons, and the passage of time
• b. Putting things in unusual places
• c. Sometimes feeling uninterested in family obligations
• d. Losing the ability to follow a conversation

6. Which patient symptom is typically seen only in the latest, severe stage of Alzheimer disease?

• a. Loss of impulse control
• b. Increased anxiety
• c. Trouble remembering one’s own name
• d. Impaired swallowing

7. Which statement describes the purpose of laboratory testing when diagnosing dementia?

• a. Screen for and detect early stages of dementia
• b. Rule out other reversible forms of cognitive impairment
• c. Differentiate between stages of the disease
• d. Determine the genetic cause

8. Which statement is true regarding pharmacologic treatment for patients with Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Can improve a patient’s cognitive and functional status
• b. Can cure Alzheimer’s if prescribed early in the disease’s progression
• c. Often increases a patient’s behavioral and psychological symptoms
• d. Does not help lessen symptoms such as memory loss and confusion

9. Which category of medication is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain in patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Opioids
• b. Acetaminophen
• c. Antidepressants
• d. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

10. Which occupational therapy intervention is described as a method of communication that places more emphasis on the emotional aspect and less on factual content of an interaction with a patient with dementia?

• a. Reminiscence therapy
• b. Tailored Activity Program (TAP)
• c. Skill2Care
• d. Validation therapy

11. Which physical therapy assessment tool is used to determine fall risk in patients with Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Global Deterioration Scale/Reisberg Scale
• b. Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test
• c. Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia
• d. Tandem Stance Test

12. Which response is best when a person with Alzheimer’s disease has asked the same question several times even after it has been answered?

• a. Asking the person to try to remember what was said before
• b. Ignoring the question and leaving the room
• c. Responding to the question and then trying to distract the person
• d. Telling the person the question has already been answered and walking away

13. Which statement is correct concerning elder abuse in patients with Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Most victims of elder abuse are men over the age of 85.
• b. Abusers are both women and men and people of all ages.
• c. There are no observable signs to indicate whether psychological abuse is occurring.
• d. Most perpetrators of elder abuse are nursing home staff.

14. Which words describe the “three Rs” approach to calming an agitated patient with Alzheimer’s disease?

• a. Responding, restoring order, and restarting the activity
• b. Reminding, reprimanding, and restraining
• c. Repeating, reassuring, and redirecting
• d. Rewinding, relaxing, and resuming

15. Which strategy has proven to be effective for healthcare professionals to support family caregivers of patients with dementia?

• a. Recommending and assisting caregivers in obtaining respite care
• b. Refraining from providing caregivers with a lot of pamphlets and booklets about the disease
• c. Recommending caregivers give up their time-consuming leisure activities
• d. Suggesting that caregivers arrange psychological therapy for the patient

16. At which time are the benefits of hospice care provided to the patient and family?

• a. When the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less
• b. When the patient begins to wander
• c. When the primary caregiver needs support
• d. When medications are not improving the condition