DEMENTIA CARE FINAL
– LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS – 2026 UPDATED
EDITION
Dementia is a symptom of and illness and it is NOT - CORRECT
ANSWER -A normal part of aging
Symptoms of dementia include - CORRECT ANSWER -Loss of
mental faculties: memory, personality, and Behavior
Dementia usually occurs - CORRECT ANSWER -In the second
half of life primarily over the age of 65.
,Diagnostically, anyone with memory impairment may be due
to - CORRECT ANSWER -Dementia (any type especially AD),
Normal aging, Injury, Illness, & Sleep Deprivation.
Components of a diagnostic evaluation include - CORRECT
ANSWER -Informal interview, detailed history, complete
physical exam, neuro imaging, psych eval, & psychometric
testing
The informal interview includes - CORRECT ANSWER -A
person present that is a reliable informant, impaired memory
with simple questions, unable to recall events, the persons
reaction when asked questions (uncomfortable, irritable, look
to a family member to answer for them)
,Possible physical conditions that contribute to dementia are -
CORRECT ANSWER -Thyroid electrolyte imbalance,
hypertension, heart arrhythmia, tumors, Vite B-12 deficiency,
or head injuries. The use of MRI or CT can rule out stroke,
brain tumors, or hydrocephalus.
The diagnostic Psychiatric Evaluation includes - CORRECT
ANSWER -Assessment of cognitive ability: evals memory
concentration and orientation, examines how patient
functions, and looks at behavior and mood in everyday
situations.
Psychometric testing includes - CORRECT ANSWER -Proper
brain function in accuracy speed and thought process.
, Personality and Interest tests and MMSE (Mini-mental state
exam)
MMSE Mini-Mental State Examination - CORRECT ANSWER -
Most common test used to establish the presence of
dementia
When diagnosing AD there is - CORRECT ANSWER -No
definitive test. Diagnosis is made by ruling out other
disorders and illnesses.
IN 1984, the criteria for diagnosing (diagnostic certainty)
Alzheimers developed by the Alzheimer's Association was -
CORRECT ANSWER -Possible, Probable, & Definitive
– LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS – 2026 UPDATED
EDITION
Dementia is a symptom of and illness and it is NOT - CORRECT
ANSWER -A normal part of aging
Symptoms of dementia include - CORRECT ANSWER -Loss of
mental faculties: memory, personality, and Behavior
Dementia usually occurs - CORRECT ANSWER -In the second
half of life primarily over the age of 65.
,Diagnostically, anyone with memory impairment may be due
to - CORRECT ANSWER -Dementia (any type especially AD),
Normal aging, Injury, Illness, & Sleep Deprivation.
Components of a diagnostic evaluation include - CORRECT
ANSWER -Informal interview, detailed history, complete
physical exam, neuro imaging, psych eval, & psychometric
testing
The informal interview includes - CORRECT ANSWER -A
person present that is a reliable informant, impaired memory
with simple questions, unable to recall events, the persons
reaction when asked questions (uncomfortable, irritable, look
to a family member to answer for them)
,Possible physical conditions that contribute to dementia are -
CORRECT ANSWER -Thyroid electrolyte imbalance,
hypertension, heart arrhythmia, tumors, Vite B-12 deficiency,
or head injuries. The use of MRI or CT can rule out stroke,
brain tumors, or hydrocephalus.
The diagnostic Psychiatric Evaluation includes - CORRECT
ANSWER -Assessment of cognitive ability: evals memory
concentration and orientation, examines how patient
functions, and looks at behavior and mood in everyday
situations.
Psychometric testing includes - CORRECT ANSWER -Proper
brain function in accuracy speed and thought process.
, Personality and Interest tests and MMSE (Mini-mental state
exam)
MMSE Mini-Mental State Examination - CORRECT ANSWER -
Most common test used to establish the presence of
dementia
When diagnosing AD there is - CORRECT ANSWER -No
definitive test. Diagnosis is made by ruling out other
disorders and illnesses.
IN 1984, the criteria for diagnosing (diagnostic certainty)
Alzheimers developed by the Alzheimer's Association was -
CORRECT ANSWER -Possible, Probable, & Definitive
