Long Term Care Certification Practice Test

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An elderly person is experiencing a deficiency in his/her ability to think or reason. This person is most likely suffering from which of the following?

Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Stroke

The correct answer is: Dementia

The correct answer reflects a general condition characterized by cognitive decline, which is known as dementia. Dementia encompasses a range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory, reasoning, and other cognitive functions. It is not a specific disease but rather a syndrome that impacts various cognitive abilities, leading to difficulties in thinking, reasoning, and performing everyday activities. While Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type of dementia and is often mentioned in discussions about cognitive decline, it doesn't represent all cases of reasoning deficiency. Dementia can arise from numerous underlying causes, including but not limited to Alzheimer's. Parkinson's disease primarily affects motor aspects, although it can eventually lead to dementia in some cases. Stroke can result in cognitive impairments, but it is more defined by the immediate impact on brain function due to interruption of blood flow, which may also affect reasoning abilities. However, the term dementia better encapsulates a broader array of cognitive deficiencies over time compared to these other conditions.