22 Questions
Which of the following management strategies is likely to include activities that boost cognitive function?
Conducting cognitively stimulating activities
What is an example of a dietary change that supports a healthy lifestyle for someone with dementia?
Adopting a Mediterranean diet
What is a primary safety concern for patients with dementia?
Driving and kitchen appliance safety
For long-term dementia care planning, what should be considered?
Future living arrangements
Which aspect of care is concerned with expressively communicating needs and desires?
Ensuring effective communication
Which of the following is essential for maintaining psychological health in dementia patients?
Engaging in personally meaningful activities
Which symptom is least likely to be present in the early stages of dementia?
Severely impaired communication
Which of the following is a common early symptom of frontal-temporal dementia?
Changes in mood or personality
What is a key reason for providing dementia care?
To reduce caregiver stress and burnout
Which symptom is more closely associated with vascular dementia rather than Alzheimer's Disease?
Difficulty with numbers, money, and bills
Which symptom is most indicative of the late stage of dementia?
Little capacity for self-care
Why might the progression of mixed dementia be faster than with one type of dementia?
Symptoms of multiple types of dementia overlap and compound each other
Which of the following symptoms is indicative of Lewy Body Dementia?
Delusions or hallucinations
Which action is NOT a primary goal in dementia care?
Increase the frequency of emergency room visits
What is the primary form of dementia, accounting for more than half of all cases?
Alzheimer's Disease
Which of the following is considered the second most common form of dementia?
Lewy Body Dementia
Which condition listed below is NOT a cause of dementia?
Diabetes
What is the strongest known risk factor for developing dementia?
Age
Which racial/ethnic group is reported to have twice the likelihood of developing dementia compared to whites?
African Americans
Which of the following health conditions increases the risk of dementia if not properly treated?
High cholesterol
Which type of injury is specifically mentioned as increasing the risk of dementia?
Head injuries
Which disease mentioned is specifically linked to the formation of Lewy bodies contributing to dementia?
Parkinson's Disease
This quiz covers the signs and symptoms of mixed dementia, including changes in mood and personality, impaired judgment, confusion, and difficulty with numbers and finances. It also touches on the disease progression and differences from single-type dementia.
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