WEEK 10: Sherpath: Dementia Questions and
Verified Answers
CASE STUDY:
John, a 51-year-old journalist, always had excellent memory. Most of the time, he
was able to conduct interviews without taking notes. John's mother was diagnosed
with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 65, passing away at the age of 70. John
noticed he was starting to have short-term memory problems and a hard time
reading, so he made an appointment to see his health care provider. After all the
initial assessments and tests came back within normal limits, John thought he must
be imagining these problems. Soon John started showing symptoms of word-finding
problems. Over the next 18 months, it became apparent to his family something
was wrong. He was frequently unable to find the words he wanted and had to
repeat questions he had just asked only minutes before. As symptoms continued to
progress, John had to quit his job. Correct Answer: ...
CASE STUDY:
Which characteristic exhibited by John would cause the nurse to suspect
Alzheimer's disease?
A. Difficulty with word-finding
B. Recall of recently learned information
C. Resting hand tremor and shuffling gait
D. He was beginning to have some memory problems Correct Answer: A. Difficulty
with word-finding.
Demonstrating difficulty in finding and expressing words is a characteristic of
John's that is indicative of AD.
Which factors contribute to the late-onset of Alzheimer's disease?
, Select all that apply.
A. Obesity
B. Smoking
C. Employment status
D. High blood pressure
E. Recurrent urinary tract infections Correct Answer: A. Obesity.
-Obesity is a lifestyle factor that contributes to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
B. Smoking.
-Smoking is a lifestyle factor that contributes to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
D. High blood pressure.
-Conditions that damage the heart such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and
high cholesterol contribute to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Which statements best describes Parkinson's disease?
Select all that apply.
A. It typically develops in individuals beginning at age 65.
B. It is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.
Verified Answers
CASE STUDY:
John, a 51-year-old journalist, always had excellent memory. Most of the time, he
was able to conduct interviews without taking notes. John's mother was diagnosed
with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 65, passing away at the age of 70. John
noticed he was starting to have short-term memory problems and a hard time
reading, so he made an appointment to see his health care provider. After all the
initial assessments and tests came back within normal limits, John thought he must
be imagining these problems. Soon John started showing symptoms of word-finding
problems. Over the next 18 months, it became apparent to his family something
was wrong. He was frequently unable to find the words he wanted and had to
repeat questions he had just asked only minutes before. As symptoms continued to
progress, John had to quit his job. Correct Answer: ...
CASE STUDY:
Which characteristic exhibited by John would cause the nurse to suspect
Alzheimer's disease?
A. Difficulty with word-finding
B. Recall of recently learned information
C. Resting hand tremor and shuffling gait
D. He was beginning to have some memory problems Correct Answer: A. Difficulty
with word-finding.
Demonstrating difficulty in finding and expressing words is a characteristic of
John's that is indicative of AD.
Which factors contribute to the late-onset of Alzheimer's disease?
, Select all that apply.
A. Obesity
B. Smoking
C. Employment status
D. High blood pressure
E. Recurrent urinary tract infections Correct Answer: A. Obesity.
-Obesity is a lifestyle factor that contributes to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
B. Smoking.
-Smoking is a lifestyle factor that contributes to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
D. High blood pressure.
-Conditions that damage the heart such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and
high cholesterol contribute to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Which statements best describes Parkinson's disease?
Select all that apply.
A. It typically develops in individuals beginning at age 65.
B. It is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.
