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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
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
