Category 1
Spell the name of the disease our presentation is on.
Not Dementia, but the type of Dementia
Alzheimer's
Which gender tends to have a higher prevalence of dementia-related deaths?
The female gender
What medication classification is used to treat mild/ early stage Alzheimer's Disease?
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A)Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client
B)Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care
C)Interview the client in a private setting
D)Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire
C)Interview the client in a private setting
(the nurse should interview clients in a private place when asking questions regarding client health)
What is Dementia categorized as? And what are the 2 subcategories?
Neurocognitive Disorder
1. Minor Neurocognitive Disorder
2. Major Neurocognitive Disorder
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Name 3 Neurocognitive impairments caused by Dementia
Memory, Visual Perception, Attention, Social Skills, Language, Decision Making
Name 1 medication used to treat Alzheimer's Disease.
Donepezil (Aricept)
Galantamine (Razadyne)
Tacrine (Aricept)
Memantine (Namenda)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of Mild Alzheimer’s disease. The client’s partner asks the nurse about expected manifestations. The nurse should teach the partner to expect which of the following manifestations to occur first?
A)Inability to recognize family members
B)Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
C)Exhibits a change in personality
D)Frequently misplaces objects
D)Frequently misplaces objects
(EBP indicates mild cognitive impairment of misplacing objects frequently is first to occur)
Explain the difference between 2 subcategories of NCD.
Minor: family concerns, ADL's still manageable, affects 1+ neurocognitive function
Major: ADL's not well maintained, affects 2+ neurocognitive function
A nurse is caring for a client who has AD and falls frequently. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to keep the client safe?
A) keep the call light near the client
B) place the client in a room close to the nurses' station
C) encourage the client to ask for assistance
D) remind the client to walk w/ someone for support
B) place the client in a room close to the nurses' station
A nurse is making a home visit to a client who has AD. The client's partner states that the client is often disoriented to time and place, is unsteady, and has a history of wandering. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse review with the partner? Select All That Apply
a. remove floor rugs
b. have door locks that can be easily opened
c. provide increased lighting in stairwells
d. install handrails in the bathroom
e. place the mattress on the floor
A nurse is making a home visit to a client who has AD. The client's partner states that the client is often disoriented to time and place, is unsteady, and has a history of wandering. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse review with the partner? SATA
a. remove floor rugs
b. have door locks that can be easily opened
c. provide increased lighting in stairwells
d. install handrails in the bathroom
e. place the mattress on the floor
a. remove floor rugs
c. provide increased lighting in stairwells
d. install handrails in the bathroom
e. place the mattress on the floor
What is the etiology of dementia/Alzheimer's?
Genetics, metabolic risk factors, family history, age, environmental
A nurse is providing teaching to the partner of a client who has Alzheimer's disease and has a new prescription for donepezil. Which of the following statements made by the partner indicates the teaching is effective?
A. "This medication should increase my husband's appetite."
B. "This medication should help my husband sleep better."
C. "This medication should help my husband's daily function."
D. "This medication should increase my husband's energy level."
C. "This medication should help my husband's daily function."
Donepezil helps slow the progression of Alzheimer's Disease and helps improve behavior and daily functions but some side effects include N/V, Insomnia, and fatigue
Name some impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease
Memory loss, confusion, disorientation, language difficulties, impaired judgment, forgetfulness, unclear speech