Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia vs Delirium - Psychiatric Mental Health

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This video explains Alzheimer's disease, its stages, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care strategies. It also highlights key differences between dementia and delirium. Helpful for nursing students, it includes safety tips, structured care guidelines, and a short quiz to reinforce essential knowledge.

Channel: Level Up RN Duration: 0:07:42

Questions

1. Which home safety modification is especially emphasized in nursing school exams for patients with Alzheimer's disease?

Installation of baby gates Use of night lamps Removal of scatter rugs Placing mirrors in hallways

2. What is the main difference between dementia and delirium regarding onset?

Dementia has sudden onset, delirium is gradual Both have gradual onset Dementia is gradual, delirium is sudden Both have sudden onset

3. Which symptom is defined as the creation of false memories to fill in memory gaps in Alzheimer's disease?

Disorientation Confabulation Perseveration Sundowning

4. Which stage of Alzheimer's disease is associated with patients becoming bedridden and developing dysphagia?

Early stage Moderate stage Late stage Prodromal stage

5. Donepezil is used in Alzheimer's disease primarily to:

Prevent wandering Restore motor skills Cure the disease Improve cognition

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