Deck 6: The Sensory System

Question 1

Your neighbor, Quincy, who is an older adult, has displayed a gradual decline in cognitive abilities, including forgetfulness about recent events and difficulty paying attention during a protracted conversation. However, Quincy is otherwise healthy mentally and physically, and this recent decline does not appear to affect his ability to perform everyday activities or live independently. How would you characterize his neurocognitive condition?

A) Delirium
B) Mild neurocognitive disorder
C) Major neurocognitive disorder
D) Normal aging

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is probably the most common cause of delirium?

A) Infection
B) Dementia
C) Dehydration
D) Medication

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The most prevalent primary dementia is which of the following?

A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Frontotemporal lobar degeneration
C) Dementia associated with Huntington's disease
D) Dementia with Lewy bodies

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following are symptoms of delirium? Select all that apply.

A) Gradual, steady cognitive deterioration
B) Inability to shift or maintain attention to external stimuli
C) Hallucinations
D) Disorientation
E) Memory impairment

Question 5

Which of the following conditions must be ruled out to differentially diagnose dementia?

A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Delirium
C) Schizophrenia
D) Huntington's disease
E) Depression

Question 6

You are a gerontologist who is preparing to teach a course on caring for those with Alzheimer's disease to a group of nurses at your local hospital. List and explain a few general guidelines that you might provide during the course.

Question 7

Explain the differences between delirium and dementia.