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A resident has AD.She carries a small stuffed animal that is coming apart at the seams.What should you do?


A) Ask the family to bring her a new one.
B) Take it from her so that it can be repaired.
C) Ask her why she carries it all the time.
D) Protect it from further damage.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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A resident is confused.She thinks her name is "Mary Gold." What should you do?


A) Use the name she prefers.
B) Use her real name.
C) Check her ID bracelet instead of calling her by name.
D) Tell her that she is not Mary Gold and explain who she is.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is:


A) A type of AD
B) A type of memory change affecting the person's memory,language,and other mental functions
C) A type of pseudodementia
D) Dementia caused by drug and alcohol abuse

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which statement about wandering is correct?


A) There is always a cause.
B) The person is trying to be defiant.
C) Drug side effects are usually not related.
D) Pain,restlessness,and anxiety are possible causes.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Confusion can occur in older persons because:


A) Blood supply to the brain is reduced
B) Physical disabilities occur
C) Infection is a risk
D) Drugs cause side effects

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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The Alzheimer's Association has a program for persons who wander.The program is called:


A) MedicAlert + Safe Return.
B) Take Me Home.
C) Call Home.
D) Return Home.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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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

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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You care for several persons with AD.Why must you report behavior changes to the nurse?


A) They may signal other illnesses or injuries.
B) Persons with AD cannot report such changes.
C) Persons with AD depend on others for care.
D) It is your responsibility to report signs and symptoms.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A resident is confused.Which is correct?


A) Remove the person's eyeglasses and hearing aid to prevent loss or breakage.
B) Ask the person to snap out of it.
C) Suggest the person return to his or her room.
D) Discuss current events with the person.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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A resident has AD.She tends to wander.Her care plan should include which of the following?


A) Make sure her ID bracelet is on if she plans to go outside.
B) Keep door alarms turned off so that they do not scare her.
C) Explain to her why she cannot go outside when it is dark.
D) Let her wander in an enclosed garden.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which statement about Alzheimer's disease (AD) is correct?


A) Brain cells controlling intellectual and social function are damaged.
B) It is usually diagnosed at a very young age.
C) Memory and mental abilities suddenly decline.
D) Sudden in onset,the disease progresses over many years.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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


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

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A patient is confused.When communicating with the person,which is correct?


A) Avoid touch.
B) Ask clear and simple questions.
C) Ask the person to respond to you immediately to keep him focused.
D) Give thorough answers.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A resident has AD.You find him masturbating in another person's room.What should you do?


A) Tell him to stop what he is doing.
B) Explain that his behavior is not appropriate.
C) Close the room door to provide for privacy.
D) Guide him to his room.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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A resident has AD.The person's communication is impaired.When talking to the person,you need to do which of the following?


A) Use a loud voice so that he hears you.
B) Speak quickly,before he forgets what you said.
C) Give the person time to respond.
D) Explain why the person's answer is wrong.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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At what age does AD usually occur?


A) Between age 30 and 40
B) Between age 40 and 50
C) After age 60
D) Around age 80

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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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 be helpful?


A) Helping the person search the closet
B) Moving the person and his or her belongings to another room
C) Asking the person's roommate to prove there are no kittens in the closet
D) Taking the person for a walk

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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To protect persons with AD,you need to do which of the following?


A) Keep utility room doors unlocked.
B) Restrain them at night so they do not escape.
C) Always keep their doors closed so they cannot leave.
D) Place safety plugs in electrical outlets.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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A patient has AD.The person is trying to tell you something.What should you do?


A) Ask the person simple questions.
B) Let the person speak.Do not interrupt or rush the person.
C) Offer words and ideas to help the person communicate.
D) Tell the person you understand.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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A maintenance worker left a hammer at the nurses' station.What should you do?


A) Leave it there.
B) Ask the maintenance department to send someone to pick it up.
C) Place it in a secure drawer.Then report its location to the maintenance department.
D) Look for the maintenance worker who left it.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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