Exam Preview for 6960: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Assessment

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Assessment and Treatment

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1. Which of the following best describes a key concern for diagnosing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)? Decline in physical mobility Concern about a decline in cognitive function Inability to perform all activities of daily living Onset of psychiatric symptoms
2. In the Geriatrics 5Ms framework, what does “What Matters Most” emphasize for older adults? Each individual’s own meaningful health outcome goals and care preferences Screening for dementia, delirium, and depression Measuring amount of mobility, gait, and balance to prevent falls Managing polypharmacy through deprescribing and optimal prescribing
3. Which of the following best summarizes the recommended features of comprehensive cognitive test batteries? Use an assessment with normative data and assess multiple cognitive domains Focus on a single domain using non-normed screening tools with uniform difficulty Avoid episodic memory tests to reduce patient burden and rely solely on clinician judgment Use only reaction-time measures since they generalize to all cognitive abilities
4. Which of the following is listed as a modifiable risk factor for dementia prevention? Reduce social contact to decrease stimulation Limit physical activity to avoid head injury Increase air pollution to build tolerance Maintain healthy weight and stop smoking
5. What do lower scores in the Brain Care Score indicate? Improved sleep quality Better physical fitness only Increased risk for stroke and dementia Reduced cholesterol levels