Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

Question 2

A patient in a residential aged care facility is frequently found lost in familiar places 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 difference between dementia and delirium?

Accepted Answer

Dementia is chronic, delirium is acute

Question 4

A nurse is communicating with a person with dementia. Which strategy is most effective for maintaining engagement?

Accepted Answer

Using non-verbal prompts and simple language

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Maintaining awareness of interpersonal interactions

Question 6

A patient with dementia repeatedly asks the same question. What is the best communication approach?

Accepted Answer

Provide a simple, consistent answer each time

Question 7

Which risk factor is shared by both vascular dementia and cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

High cholesterol

Question 8

A nurse uses reminiscence therapy with a person with dementia. What is the primary goal of this approach?

Accepted Answer

To provide pleasure and emotional connection through past events

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the communication process?

Accepted Answer

Sender, channel, message, feedback, receiver

Question 10

A person with dementia is unaware of the time and place and does not recognize familiar people. Which stage of dementia does this most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

Late stage

Question 11

Which communication barrier is most common in people with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty decoding and encoding messages

Question 12

A nurse is caring for a patient with delirium. Which of the following is most characteristic of delirium?

Accepted Answer

Acute mental change that fluctuates in severity

Question 13

Which of the following is a recommended environmental strategy for supporting people with cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a consistent sleep-wake routine with natural light

Question 14

A nurse is using the MESSAGE communication strategy. Which component is most important for effective communication?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining attention and using body language

Question 15

Which of the following statements best reflects the principle of personhood in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Conversation is caring; acknowledging someone as a person is essential

Question 16

A patient with dementia is experiencing escalating behaviour changes. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Identify and address underlying causes and precipitating factors

Question 17

Which of the following is a common misconception about dementia?

Accepted Answer

All people with dementia have the same symptoms

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease

Question 19

Which of the following is a recommended approach when communicating with a person with cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

Keep messages simple and use visual aids

Question 20

A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy in dementia care. Which outcome best indicates success?

Accepted Answer

Increased pleasure and emotional engagement during therapy sessions

Therapeutic Communication with People Who Have Cognitive Impairment (Dementia)

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