UNITEK LVN DEMENTIA AND LOSSES| CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

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UNITEK LVN DEMENTIA AND LOSSES|
CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS


Alzheimer's etiology/pathophysiology - correct-answer -Loss of cortical neurons
Enlarged ventricles
Senile plaques
Neurofibrillary tangles


ITS THE DESTRUCTION AND DEATH OF NERVE CELLS THAT CAUSES MEMORY
FAILURE, PERSONALITY CHANGES, PROBLEMS CARRYING OUT DAILY ACTIVITIES
AND OTHER SYMPTOMS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE


elevated levels of homocysteine(amino acids) places individuals at an increased
risk




Ways to diagnose Alzheimer's - correct-answer -Neurological exam
Mental status test
Brain imaging
MRI
CT

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PET




Early stage of Alzheimer's - correct-answer -Gradual onset of memory loss
Difficulty focusing attention
Trouble planning/organizing


Can work and be part of social activities
Can function independently
Family/friends may notice difference




Middle stage of Alzheimer's - correct-answer -Difficulty with language
Obvious memory lapses
Disoriented to time and place
Lose ability to recognize familiar face, place, object
Loss of impulse control
Behavioral manifestations
Sun downing




Alzheimer's middle stage is typically the ___________ stage - correct-answer -
Longest

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Middle stage Alzheimer's symptoms are pronounced and very _____________ -
correct-answer -Noticeable




Terminal (last) stage of Alzheimer's - correct-answer -Little or no response to
surroundings or recognition of family members
Total disorientation to person place time
Needs complete assistance with ADLs and personal care ; incontinence
Apraxia
Agnosia
Agraphia


SEVERE SYMPTOMS




Apraxia - correct-answer -Inability to perform purposeful movements




Agnosia - correct-answer -Inability to recognize familiar objects