Brain & Cognition
A client hears voices that are not actually present. Which part of the brain is most likely involved?
Temporal lobe
A condition caused by another illness (e.g., depression) rather than primary brain degeneration is called __________ dementia.
Secondary
A client repeats the same word regardless of the question asked. What pattern is this?
Perseveration
A client repeatedly removes clothing in public. Before correcting, what should be considered first?
Unmet needs
The annual cost of dementia care in Canada is approximately __________.
10.4 billion
A client has difficulty recognizing objects even though their vision is intact. What type of deficit is this?
Agnosia
Two different dementia processes occurring at the same time would be described as __________ dementia.
Mixed
A client becomes more confused and restless later in the day. What pattern does this suggest?
Sundowning
A caregiver provides factual correction about time, place, or person to reduce confusion. What approach is this?
Reality orientation
A caregiver records behaviours objectively over time to identify patterns. What system is this?
Direct Observation System
A client understands instructions but cannot carry out familiar tasks like dressing. What is this called?
Apraxia
Type of dementia that worsens very quickly after symptoms begin shows rapid progression.
CJD
A client suddenly becomes overwhelmed, crying and shaking intensely. What type of reaction is this?
Catastrophic Reaction
A client strongly believes something untrue, such as someone stealing from them. What is this called?
Delusion
Managing finances, cooking meals, using transportation, and shopping are all examples of __________.
IADL (instrumental activities of daily living)
A client struggles to express or understand words during conversation. What ability is affected?
Language (Aphasia)
A decline related to reduced blood flow in the brain is most consistent with __________ dementia.
Vascular
A client enters rooms repeatedly after seeing doors or objects. What is guiding this behaviour?
Environmentally Cued Wandering
A caregiver focuses on the client’s feelings instead of correcting them. What approach is this?
Validation
A caregiver supports both children and an aging parent at the same time. What situation is this called?
Double dependency
A client has difficulty forming new memories and recalling recent events. This type of memory loss is called __________.
Amnesia
A client presents with hallucinations, movement changes, and fluctuating cognition. What type of dementia should be considered?
Lewy Body Dementia
A client moves constantly, appearing restless and unable to stay still, often without a clear goal. What type of wandering is this?
Busy Wandering
Emotions, memory, and behaviour responses are strongly influenced by the __________ system.
Limbic system
Care that focuses on what makes a person unique, beyond their illness, reflects the concept of
Personhood