End of Life Care in Dementia
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1. Is it true that dementia is both a chronic and a terminal disease?
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A. Yes
B. No
2. What are the essential needs of a person with severe dementia?
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A. Requiring the same emotional and physical care as an infant
B. Potentially exhibiting screaming and behavior
C. Tending to withdraw if deprived of human contact
D. Requiring support for activities of daily living (ADL) that they cannot perform themselves.
E. All of the above
3. Which of the following are examples of ambiguous loss and grief?
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A. The loss of dreams and plans
B. The loss of a confidant and partner
C. The loss of shared roles and responsibilities
D. All of the above
4. What are common medical concerns that patient with advanced dementia may have?
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A. Infections
B. Pain
C. Behavioral and psychiatric symptoms
D. Eating difficulties
E. All of the above
5. In stage 7 of dementia, can a person potentially die from dementia itself?
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A. Yes
B. No
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