Question 1

Higher incidence of depression includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Family history 
B)  Living alone 
C)  White female 
D)  Back women 
A)  Family history 
B)  Living alone 
C)  White female 
D)  Back women D

Question 2

Dementia is reversible;

Accepted Answer

A)  Never 
B)  If it is caused by metabolic disturbances 
C)  People eat more non-inflammatory foods 
D)  People engage in cognitive stimulation 
A)  Never 
B)  If it is caused by metabolic disturbances 
C)  People eat more non-inflammatory foods 
D)  People engage in cognitive stimulation B

Question 3

Vascular dementias:

Accepted Answer

A)  Not associated with strokes 
B)  Has a rapid onset 
C)  Is associated with slow and progressive cognitive loss 
D)  Not associated with emotional lability 
A)  Not associated with strokes 
B)  Has a rapid onset 
C)  Is associated with slow and progressive cognitive loss 
D)  Not associated with emotional lability B

Question 4

Describe Mild Cognitive Impairment. How does this diagnosis differ from dementia?

Accepted Answer

Mild Cognitive presents with more mild m

Question 5

The symptoms of minor depression in older adult most commonly include:

Accepted Answer

A)  A sense of worthlessness 
B)  Somatic symptoms 
C)  Alternating states of confusion 
D)  Hoarding of newspapers 
A)  A sense of worthlessness 
B)  Somatic symptoms 
C)  Alternating states of confusion 
D)  Hoarding of newspapers

Question 6

Why is it important for social workers do be able to differentiate the diagnosis between depression, dementia, delirium and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

It is important for social workers to be

Question 7

What is meant by sub threshold depression? How is this distinct from late life depressions?

Accepted Answer

Sub threshold depressions include adjust

Question 8

The Mini Mental Status Exam:

Accepted Answer

A)  Definitely diagnoses dementia 
B)  May serve as a screen for memory loss 
C)  Should not be administered by social workers 
D)  Is valid for all populations 
A)  Definitely diagnoses dementia 
B)  May serve as a screen for memory loss 
C)  Should not be administered by social workers 
D)  Is valid for all populations

Question 9

Alzheimer's disease is definitively diagnosed:

Accepted Answer

A)  When a person has memory loss and is past age 65 
B)  When a can't complete tasks of daily living 
C)  When a person has sundowner's syndrome 
D)  Upon autopsy 
A)  When a person has memory loss and is past age 65 
B)  When a can't complete tasks of daily living 
C)  When a person has sundowner's syndrome 
D)  Upon autopsy

Question 10

Differentiate between dementia and depression. How would you respond to family who insist a parent is depressed and does not have dementia?

Accepted Answer

Depression is an affective or mood disor

Question 11

As a social worker who noticed signs for depression in a client, how would you discuss the possibility of depression with the person?

Accepted Answer

First determine if the person is depress

Question 12

Which is true of delirium?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be life threatening and should be treated as a medical emergency 
B)  Requires immediate report to the Area Agency on Aging 
C)  Is indicative of advanced dementia 
D)  Is not a reversible condition 
A)  It can be life threatening and should be treated as a medical emergency 
B)  Requires immediate report to the Area Agency on Aging 
C)  Is indicative of advanced dementia 
D)  Is not a reversible condition

Question 13

Mild cognitive impairment:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is not dementia 
B)  May be an early sign of dementia 
C)  Is more likely to occur with depression 
D)  Is reversible 
A)  Is not dementia 
B)  May be an early sign of dementia 
C)  Is more likely to occur with depression 
D)  Is reversible

Question 14

Describe the clinical picture of delirium
What is the social work role with patients diagnosed with delirium?

Accepted Answer

The clinical picture of delirium is rapi

Question 15

Describe the potential for prevention of delirium among hospital patients and what roles social workers can fill in cases of delirium.

Accepted Answer

Environmental changes such as warm milk

Question 16

How would you determine if a person diagnosed with dementia is depressed?

Accepted Answer

People with early stage dementia can gen

Question 17

Describe the trajectory Alzheimer's disease. How would you assist a family in disclosing the diagnosis to family and friends?

Accepted Answer

The trajectory of Alzheimer's disease is

Question 18

Delirium is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow onset 
B)  Confusion and emotional agitation 
C)  Will resolve spontaneously without treatment 
D)  Cannot be prevented in hospitalized patients 
A)  Slow onset 
B)  Confusion and emotional agitation 
C)  Will resolve spontaneously without treatment 
D)  Cannot be prevented in hospitalized patients

Question 19

How do race, ethnicity and gender influence the incidence of depression in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Minority populations might not be assess

Question 20

Adjustment disorders and dysthymia:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are mild and don't need to be considered as real depressions 
B)  Do not have negative consequences on quality of life 
C)  Is part of the normal aging process 
D)  Untreated, can result in declining health 
A)  Are mild and don't need to be considered as real depressions 
B)  Do not have negative consequences on quality of life 
C)  Is part of the normal aging process 
D)  Untreated, can result in declining health

Higher incidence of depression includes:

Dementia is reversible;

Vascular dementias:

Describe Mild Cognitive Impairment. How does this diagnosis differ from dementia?

The symptoms of minor depression in older adult most commonly include:

Why is it important for social workers do be able to differentiate the diagnosis between depression, dementia, delirium and anxiety?

What is meant by sub threshold depression? How is this distinct from late life depressions?

The Mini Mental Status Exam:

Alzheimer's disease is definitively diagnosed:

Differentiate between dementia and depression. How would you respond to family who insist a parent is depressed and does not have dementia?

As a social worker who noticed signs for depression in a client, how would you discuss the possibility of depression with the person?

Which is true of delirium?

Mild cognitive impairment:

Describe the clinical picture of delirium What is the social work role with patients diagnosed with delirium?

Describe the potential for prevention of delirium among hospital patients and what roles social workers can fill in cases of delirium.

How would you determine if a person diagnosed with dementia is depressed?

Describe the trajectory Alzheimer's disease. How would you assist a family in disclosing the diagnosis to family and friends?

Delirium is characterized by:

How do race, ethnicity and gender influence the incidence of depression in older adults?

Adjustment disorders and dysthymia:

The Context of Social Work Practice With Older Adults

Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults

Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging

Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment

Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Dementia in Older Adults

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Socioemotional Conditions in Older Adults

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults

Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

The Role of Spirituality in Social Work With Older Adults

Advance Care Planning and End-Of-Life Care for Older Adults

Working With Older Adults Support Systems in Caregiving

Community Programs to Support Aging in Place: Age-Friendly Communities, Transportation, and Housing

Income Programs, Health Insurance, and Support Services for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities

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Exam 5: Differential Assessment and Diagnosis of Cognitive and Emotional Problems of Older Adults

Higher incidence of depression includes:

Dementia is reversible;

Vascular dementias:

Describe Mild Cognitive Impairment. How does this diagnosis differ from dementia?

The symptoms of minor depression in older adult most commonly include:

Why is it important for social workers do be able to differentiate the diagnosis between depression, dementia, delirium and anxiety?

What is meant by sub threshold depression? How is this distinct from late life depressions?

The Mini Mental Status Exam:

Alzheimer's disease is definitively diagnosed:

Differentiate between dementia and depression. How would you respond to family who insist a parent is depressed and does not have dementia?

As a social worker who noticed signs for depression in a client, how would you discuss the possibility of depression with the person?

Which is true of delirium?

Mild cognitive impairment:

Describe the clinical picture of delirium What is the social work role with patients diagnosed with delirium?

Describe the potential for prevention of delirium among hospital patients and what roles social workers can fill in cases of delirium.

How would you determine if a person diagnosed with dementia is depressed?

Describe the trajectory Alzheimer's disease. How would you assist a family in disclosing the diagnosis to family and friends?

Delirium is characterized by:

How do race, ethnicity and gender influence the incidence of depression in older adults?

Adjustment disorders and dysthymia:

The Context of Social Work Practice With Older Adults

Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults

Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging

Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment

Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Dementia in Older Adults

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Socioemotional Conditions in Older Adults

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults

Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

The Role of Spirituality in Social Work With Older Adults

Advance Care Planning and End-Of-Life Care for Older Adults

Working With Older Adults Support Systems in Caregiving

Community Programs to Support Aging in Place: Age-Friendly Communities, Transportation, and Housing

Income Programs, Health Insurance, and Support Services for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities

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