Trivia Quiz On Alzheimer

10 Questions | By Gapher | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 294

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Alzheimer is a diseases which is related to the brain. It has different causes and there are seven stages of Alzheimer. This disease can lead to death if care and treatment is not given. Have you heard of Alzheimer? . Then take this trivia quiz on Alzheimer.

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1.

What is the best definition of dementia?
- A.
  
  A medical condition that results in the loss of mental facilities, including memory, language use and judgement.
- B.
  
  Any mental illness in an elderly person.
- C.
  
  Any loss of memory.
- D.
  
  It is a polite way of saying "crazy".
2.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Which of the following is NOT true of Alzheimer's disease?
- A.
  
  Plaques are found on brain cells in post-mortem exams.
- B.
  
  It is often accompanied by depression in the early stages.
- C.
  
  Patients may require total nursing care in the final stages.
- D.
  
  It is characterized by a sudden onset.
3.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of dementia?
- A.
  
  Anorexia nervosa
- B.
  
  Alcoholism
- C.
  
  "Mini" brain strokes
- D.
  
  Boxing
4.

Which of these professionals is able to diagnose dementia?
- A.
  
  Family doctor
- B.
  
  Geriatric psychiatrist
- C.
  
  Gerontologist
- D.
  
  Any of these can diagnose dementia
5.

Which of the following would *not* be useful in diagnosing dementia?
- A.
  
  MRI exam
- B.
  
  Skull x-ray
- C.
  
  Mini mental exam
- D.
  
  Medical history
6.

What living arrangement is best for a person with dementia?
- A.
  
  Living at home with paid caretaker
- B.
  
  Nursing home
- C.
  
  Living at home with family members as caretakers
- D.
  
  It depends on the patient's condition and the family's ability and resources
7.

Which of the following is not important in choosing a nursing home?
- A.
  
  Competent nursing staff
- B.
  
  Elegant decor
- C.
  
  Appropriate activity program
- D.
  
  Good evaluation from health department or other licensing organization
8.

You are visiting your elderly aunt, who you know suffers from Alzheimer's disease. What would be the best way to greet her?
- A.
  
  Bet you don't recognize me!
- B.
  
  There is no point in greeting her, since she doesn't understand anything, anyway.
- C.
  
  Hi, Aunt Selma. Let's see if you know who I am.
- D.
  
  Hi, Aunt Selma, I'm Phil, your sister Laura's oldest son.
9.

How can Alzheimer's disease TRULY be diagnosed?
- A.
  
  By doing an autopsy of the brain
- B.
  
  Years of psychiatric observation
- C.
  
  Extensive blood work
- D.
  
  The Lawrence-Quinn method
10.

Which of the following is NOT generally considered a warning sign of Alzheimer's disease?
- A.
  
  Loss of long term memory
- B.
  
  Language difficulties
- C.
  
  Mood Fluctuations
- D.
  
  Problems in abstract thinking