Monthly Quiz about Alzheimers: Feburary, 2005

Question One: If you lose your keys, you probably have dementia, true or false?

True
False

Question Two: A blood test can determine if an individual has Alzheimer's disease, true or false?

True
False

Question Three: What should you do to communicate most effectively with someone with Alzheimer's disease?

A. Gain eye contact and speak slowly and clearly.
B. Shout loudly so that they can hear you.
C. Speak quickly so that you can say everything before you lost their attention.
D. Approach from behind.

Question Four: Sleep problems are common with Alzheimer's disease. What can you do to help a person with Alzheimer's disease sleep through the night?

A. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
B. Do not allow naps after 2:00 pm.
C. Treat pain with pain medication.
D. All of the above.

Question Five: What should you do if an individual with Alzheimer's disease becomes anxious and aggressive?

A. Back off and try to determine what might have triggered the behavior.
B. Reason with the individual and provide a lengthy explanation of how they should behave.
C. Firmly tell the person to stop their behavior
D. Physically restrain the individual.

How did you do?