Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Exam

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Who most likely has dementia?

  1. A patient with a broken leg

  2. An individual receiving chemotherapy

  3. Someone who needs glasses to read

  4. Mrs. Ryan who needs to be introduced to her daughter every time

The correct answer is: Mrs. Ryan who needs to be introduced to her daughter every time

The correct choice is indeed Mrs. Ryan, who needs to be introduced to her daughter every time. This behavior can be indicative of dementia, which is characterized by a decline in cognitive functions, including memory loss and difficulties with everyday tasks. Individuals with dementia may not recognize familiar faces or remember important details, such as the names or relationships of loved ones. In contrast, the other scenarios presented do not typically imply cognitive decline. A patient with a broken leg is dealing with a physical injury that does not inherently affect memory or cognition. An individual receiving chemotherapy may experience temporary cognitive issues due to treatment side effects, but this is not synonymous with dementia. Similarly, someone who needs glasses to read is likely facing vision impairment rather than cognitive problems, which again distinguishes it from dementia.