Exam 3: Alzheimer's and activities PPT

Question 1

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

Answer 1

Dementia is a symptom (memory loss), Alzheimer’s is a disease.

Question 2

If you took a pt with Alzheimer’s disease and looked at their brain, what would you see?

Answer 2

Plaque on the brain, and brain is smaller

Question 3

Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease may experience changes in not only in memory, judgement, learning, communicating and reasoning, but also in personality and behavior, such as what?

Answer 3

Anxiety, suspiciousness or agitation, as well as delusions or hallucinations.

Question 4

T/F On memory care unit, make sure you are orientated to the current time.

Answer 4

False- orientate to THEIR time.

Question 5

Is there a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

What is sundowning?

Answer 6

Late-day (dusk) confusion. Causes anxiety, agitation, and disorientation.

Question 7

What are some possible factors for sundowning?

Answer 7

• end-of-day exhaustion
• an upset in internal body clock, confusing night and day
• reduced lighting and increased shadows
• disorientation due to inability to separate dreams from reality when sleeping
• less need for sleep, which is common among older adults

Question 8

When caring for pt’s, remember the three B’s:

Answer 8

Bathroom, Beverage, Bread

Question 9

T/F music is beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients.

Answer 9

True