JavaScript isn't enabled in your browser, so this file can't be opened. Enable and reload.
Quiz: Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
Sign in to Google
to save your progress.
Learn more
* Indicates required question
What is your name?
*
Your answer
Which of the following statements is true?
*
1 point
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that impacts the brain.
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia.
Alzheimer typically affects older people over the age of 60.
Alzheimer's affects about 5 million people in the United States.
All the above statements are true.
Dr. Caterina Scuderi postulated that there are three “hallmarks” of Alzheimer’s disease in a person’s brain. What are they?
*
1 point
Beta‐amyloid peptide deposits in the space around neurons; protein buildup inside neurons; and neuroinflammation.
Neuroinflammation, amyloid deposits, and tangles.
Plaques, tangles, and neuroinflammation.
Forgetfulness, confusion, and irritability.
Dr. Seth Love noted a core feature of Alzheimer’s and said it likely occurs 15 to 20 years before the onset of symptoms. Which core feature did he mention?
*
1 point
A buildup of tao-proteins.
A buildup of amyloid plaques and tao proteins.
A reduction in blood flow in the brain.
An increasing level of forgetfulness.
In Dr. Gupta's emergency room story of the 93-year-old man, what was the outcome?
*
1 point
The man didn't recover well from his surgery and needed care the rest of his life.
The family opted not to have the surgery to repair his brain bleed, believing it was too risky at his age.
The man told Dr. Gupta that he learned he shouldn't blow leaves off his roof anymore.
Dr. Gupta's experience with the 93-year-old man led him to undergo a profound change in his thinking. What was that change?
*
1 point
He vowed never to get on a roof and use a blower to remove leaves.
He learned not to judge a person by their age.
He decided to get to know his patient and learn how he stayed so cognitively healthy.
He began to care more about preventing disease from developing than treating it.
When Dr. Gupta realized how important prevention and healthy living were to a healthy brain, he changed his personal life changed in the following areas:
*
1 point
Socializing, self-discovery, sleep, nutrition, mental exercise
Physical exercise, nutrition, gratitude, sleep, socializing
Decisiveness, gratitude, self-discovery, sleep, socializing
All of the above
Submit
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
This form was created inside of San Diego Continuing Education.
Report Abuse
Forms
