You will need to answer 14 questions correctly to pass the test.
1. Individuals with AD live for an average of _____ after they are diagnosed. (p. 3)
2. In healthy aging, most types of brain neurons are not lost in large numbers. (p. 4)
3. What are the three most evident abnormalities found in the brains of people who have died with AD? (p. 5)
4. More than 90 percent of AD cases occur in people older than 60. (p. 6)
5. The causes of late-onset AD is most likely include a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. (p. 7)
6. Symptoms of AD often become worse in the evening; this is known as "lunarization". (p. 10-11)
7. __________ is one of the most common early signs of dementia. (p. 11-12)
8. In which stage of AD do others typically begin to notice deficiencies? (p. 12-15)
9. Currently, the only way to definitively diagnose AD is ________. (p. 17)
10. Individuals with AD generally score 30 points or more on the Mini Mental State Examination. (p. 18
11. APOE testing can confirm whether someone will develop AD. (p. 19)
12. A therapy patient who is taking Namenda for moderate symptoms of AD should be monitored carefully during gait activities because ________ is a common side effect of the medication. (p. 21)
13. Ginkgo biloba has been found to be effective in reducing the development of dementia in older people. (p. 22)
14. The vast majority of individuals living with AD are cared for at home by family members. (p. 23)
15. Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested "R" principles of AD care? (p. 25)
16. _____________ is a home based therapeutic intervention that matches activities to cognitive and functional capabilities. (p. 29)
17. The water heater should be set to 150 degrees to avoid scalding. (p. 34)
18. A person with AD may mistakenly believe that shadows on the wall are really people in the room with them. This is an example of: (p. 37-38)
19. Which of the following is TRUE regarding how AD affects the senses? (p. 39-40)
20. Stigma is the use of negative labels to identify a person living with a disability or illness. (p. 43-44)