1. Which of the following are common problems experienced by people with dementia at the end of their lives?

1. Pain and pessure sores
2. Immobility
3. Feeding problems
4. All of the above

2. Optimism for the future can be enhanced by ___.

1. Having more active control over one's life
2. Being told what is going to happen to you
3. When staff use humour
4. Antidepressant therapy

3. Huntington’s disease is ___.

1. An untreatable virus
2. A side effect of neuroleptic medication
3. An hereditary disorder of the central nervous system
4. Only experienced by women

4. Which one of the following is NOT a sign of dementia?

1. Disorientation
2. Forgetfulness
3. Lack of concentration
4. Weight loss

5. When should ‘end of life care’ commence?

1. When death is imminent
2. When a person is likely to die within the next 12 months
3. When the family can’t cope any more
4. When you go to a hospice

6. Which of the following provide palliative care? (tick all that apply)

1. GPs
2. Mental health nurses
3. Admiral Nurses
4. Pharmacist

7. Advance care planning is an important aspect of palliative care, it can include ___.

1. Writing documents in red pen
2. Writing a will
3. Getting all relatives to sign documents
4. Identifying a lasting power of attorney