CHNs Who Work with Older Adults Who Have Cognitive Impairment

question 12

Multiple Choice

CHNs who work with older adults who have cognitive impairment and their caregivers should be aware of the difference between depression, delirium, and dementia, in order to identify the health concern accurately and intervene accordingly. What description relates specifically to dementia?

• A) Dementia is a mood disorder.
• B) Dementia is acute confusion.
• C) Dementia means forgetfulness.
• D) Dementia is progressive intellectual impairment.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A psychological theory stating that an individual's motivation to engage in an activity is influenced by the expected outcome and the value of that outcome to the individual.

Expectancy

In psychology, a theory that explains the motivation behind choices, suggesting that people are motivated to act in a certain way because they expect their actions will lead to their desired goal.

Instrumentality

In expectancy theory, the belief that a certain level of performance will lead to a specific outcome or reward.

Effort

The amount of energy, work, or concentration applied towards a task or goal.