Dementia

Question 1

Irreversible brain failure caused by brain disease or injury

Answer 1

Dementia

Question 2

Disorders that cause dementia

Answer 2

Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington disease, Parkinson’s disease, Wernicke encephalopathy, or brain tumor are among the most common

Question 3

It is of the utmost importance to determine the ___________ LOC of a dementia patient.

Answer 3

Baseline* Determining the baseline LOC of a dementia patient will help the provider determine the best course of treatment and care

Question 4

Onset of dementia

Answer 4

Months to years

Question 5

Dementia patients are at an increased risk for..

Answer 5

Victimization and abuse

Question 6

Prehospital treatment for dementia

Answer 6

Supportive care, patient assessment, treating the symptoms, ascertaining a baseline LOC, and coordinating with family about a transport decision

Question 7

Signs/symptoms of dementia

Answer 7

Loss of short or long term memory
Loss of cognition
Increased tendency to become lost
Increased confusion
Increasing frustration/anger
Social withdraw

Question 8

Most significant risk factor Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 8

Old age

Question 9

Involuntary movements or tremors that can affect one or both sides of the body

Answer 9

Dyskinesia

Question 10

Jargon aphasia

Answer 10

Talking nonsense