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Some nursing centers have special care units for persons with AD and other dementias. Which is incorrect?


A) Certain conditions must be met for a person to be placed on a secured unit.
B) The center must use the least restrictive approach to care.
C) The person's rights are always protected.
D) OBRA regulations do not apply to special care units.

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Catastrophic reactions usually occur from


A) Elimination needs
B) Hunger
C) Too many stimuli
D) Lack of sleep

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A resident has AD. The person's hallucinations include seeing "kitty cats" in the closet. Which of the following measures will not be helpful?


A) Making sure the person wears needed eyeglasses
B) Distracting the person
C) Eliminating noises
D) Explaining that there are no cats in the nursing center

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A resident has AD. The person's rights are protected by OBRA. Which is the best way to protect the person's right to personal choice?


A) Give the person many choices.
B) Let the person's family make all choices.
C) Give the person simple choices.
D) Make choices for the person based on your interests.

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A resident has AD. The person thinks the food contains poison. This is called


A) A hallucination
B) A delusion
C) A catastrophic reaction
D) Sundowning

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Which statement about acute confusion is incorrect?


A) It occurs suddenly.
B) It is usually permanent.
C) Infection, illness, and injury are common causes.
D) Treatment is aimed at the cause.

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Sundowning is


A) When signs, symptoms, and behaviors of Alzheimer's disease (AD) increase during hours of darkness
B) The loss of cognitive and social function caused by changes in the brain
C) A false dementia
D) A state of temporary but acute mental confusion

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A person has AD. Sometimes the person has repetitive behaviors. This means that the person


A) Repeats the same motion or word over and over again
B) Does things that are harmful
C) Repeats things the person said and did during childhood
D) Does everything twice

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A patient has AD. You are helping her dress. You should


A) Decide what she will wear
B) Let her choose from a dress, pant suit, sweat suit, or a skirt and blouse
C) Let her choose between 2 shirts
D) Explain why she needs to wear undergarments

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A resident is confused. The person's care plan includes the following measures. Which should you question?


A) Give the date and time as needed.
B) Face the person. Speak clearly.
C) State your name, and show your nametag.
D) Give detailed and thorough directions and answers to questions.

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Which is not an early warning sign of dementia?


A) Getting lost in familiar places
B) Not recognizing self or family members
C) Personality changes
D) Poor or decreased judgment

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Pseudodementia is


A) When signs, symptoms, and behaviors of Alzheimer's disease (AD) increase during hours of darkness
B) The loss of cognitive function that interferes with routine personal, social, and occupational activities
C) A false dementia
D) A state of temporary but acute mental confusion

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A person has AD. Which can offer the person's daughter support and encouragement?


A) The sandwich generation
B) OBRA
C) An AD support group
D) The American Dementia Association

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Which statement about dementia is incorrect?


A) Most older people show signs and symptoms of dementia.
B) For correct treatment, the cause must be found.
C) Some dementias can be treated and reversed.
D) Permanent dementias result from changes in the brain.

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What is the cause of AD?


A) Family history
B) Down syndrome
C) Aging
D) Unknown

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Which statement about wandering is incorrect?


A) There is always a cause.
B) The person may be looking for someone or something.
C) Drug side effects are possible causes.
D) Pain, restlessness, and anxiety are possible causes.

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The following occur in mild cognitive decline except


A) Problems remembering names of new people
B) Problems planning and organizing
C) Problems concentrating
D) Problems with ADL

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