Question 1

Which type of dementia accounts for approximately 70% of all dementia diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

Question 2

A patient in residential aged care is increasingly confused in familiar environments and has difficulty with everyday tasks. Which stage of dementia are these symptoms most likely associated with?

Accepted Answer

Early stage

Question 3

Which of the following is a key principle of person-centred communication in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining awareness of interpersonal interactions

Question 4

A nurse notices a patient with dementia repeatedly asking the same question and wandering. What is the most appropriate initial response?

Accepted Answer

Use non-verbal prompts and validation techniques

Question 5

Which communication strategy is recommended when interacting with a person who has cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

Keep messages simple and use visual aids

Question 6

Delirium differs from dementia in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Delirium is an acute, reversible clinical condition

Question 7

A person with dementia is unaware of the time and place and requires total assistance with self-care. Which stage of dementia does this most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

Late stage

Question 8

Which of the following is a common misconception about dementia?

Accepted Answer

All people with dementia have the same symptoms

Question 9

A nurse is using reminiscence therapy with a patient who has dementia. What is the primary goal of this intervention?

Accepted Answer

To provide pleasure and emotional engagement through reflection on past events

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the MESSAGE communication strategy in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

A set of techniques for engaging and validating the reality of people with dementia

Question 11

A patient with vascular dementia is at risk due to which shared factors with cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle factors such as hypertension and diabetes

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a recommended environmental strategy for supporting people with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Using physical restraints routinely

Question 13

A nurse is communicating with a person with dementia who has difficulty decoding and encoding messages. Which approach is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use person-centred communication and acknowledge the person's values

Question 14

Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be overlooked in the early stages of dementia due to its gradual onset?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty with everyday tasks

Question 15

A nurse is caring for a patient with Lewy body dementia. Which symptom is most likely to be present?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease

Question 16

Which equation best represents the communication process in therapeutic interactions?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Sender} ightarrow 	ext{Message} ightarrow 	ext{Channel} ightarrow 	ext{Receiver} ightarrow 	ext{Feedback}$$

Question 17

A patient with dementia is frequently unaware of the time and place and does not recognize familiar people. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Orient the patient using visual cues and gentle reminders

Question 18

Which of the following statements best reflects the individuality of dementia symptoms?

Accepted Answer

"If you have seen one person with dementia, you have seen one person with dementia."

Question 19

A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of a communication strategy in dementia care. Which outcome best indicates success?

Accepted Answer

The patient is able to express personal values and feels acknowledged

Question 20

Which of the following is a recommended approach for managing agitation in a person with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Participate and don't agitate; maximize comfort and improve outcomes

Therapeutic Communication with People Who Have Cognitive Impairment: Dementia in Aged Care

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