Behavioral and Psychotic Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): Overview
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Behavioral and Psychotic Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): Overview“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Neurocognitive Conditions in the Older Adult (release in progress)“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
What percentage of patients with dementia develop at least one behavioral or psychotic symptom during the course of their illness?
- 80-90%
- 50-60%
- 70-80%
- 95-100%
- 30-40%
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with BPSD?
- Increased social engagement
- Depression
- Resistance to care
- Hallucinations
- Physical aggression
What is the recommended method for caregivers to document behavioral symptoms?
- Daily diary for at least three days before and after interventions
- Weekly summaries
- Monthly reports
- Yearly assessments
- Random observations
What is an important consideration when a patient with dementia shows new, acute onset behavioral changes?
- Evaluate for underlying medical conditions like UTI or pneumonia
- Immediately increase antipsychotic medication
- Assume it's a normal progression of dementia
- Transfer to long-term care
- Isolate the patient
Which intervention is most appropriate for managing evening agitation in a long-term care facility?
- Turning off disturbing TV news and playing calming music
- Increasing room temperature
- Adding more bright lights
- Introducing new activities
- Serving additional meals
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Dozent des Vortrages Behavioral and Psychotic Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): Overview
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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