Mrs Lilly London

Question 1

Mrs London is fearful that her husband James may be in the early stages of dementia and has been the primary caregiver for Mr London until recently, when his mobility decreased further and she needed assistance in providing cares. Mr London is able to respond to questions with assistance of his wife. Mr London is orientated to person, but not time or place. His short term memory is impaired. He has no hearing impairment. Mr London states that is becoming more frustrated as a result of his speech problems and his increasing reliance on others for help with his care

• what is the name given to the progressive deteriorating organic mental disorder that CAN BE associated with the ageing process?

Answer 1

Dementia

Question 2

How could you advise mrs London to best manage mr London when is experiencing confusion?

Answer 2

Providing simple directions with physical assistance if necessary

Question 3

You ask whether Nr London has had any hallucinations. A hallucination is a disorder of…

Answer 3

Perception

Question 4

Your assessment includes identifying if Mr London has an acute infection. An m infection can cause an acute confusion at state known as…

Answer 4

Delirium

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of dementia?

Answer 5

A disease of the brain

Question 6

If Mr London were to fabricate an event to fill in memory gaps this would be called

Answer 6

Confabulation

Question 7

Which of these is INCORRECT in relation to delirium?

Answer 7

There is no available treatment