Question

1. which of the following is not one of the four levels of cognitive impairment?

mild
moderate
significant
severe

1. why is it necessary for you to identify where a person is in their disease process?

so you can help make a diagnosis
so you can provide the appropriate support
so you can decide where the person needs to live
so you can recommend certain medications

1. mr. james responds better to gestures and simple directions. at what level of impairment is mr. james?

severe impairment
moderate impairment
late - stage
mild impairment

Explanation:

1. The four common levels of cognitive impairment are mild, moderate, severe, and very severe. "Significant" is not one of the standard levels.
2. Identifying a person's stage in the disease - process helps in providing appropriate support tailored to their needs. While diagnosis is part of it, the main goal is support. Deciding living - arrangements and recommending medications are more specific actions that come after providing general support.
3. A person who responds better to gestures and simple directions is likely at a severe impairment level as they have significant difficulty with more complex communication.

Answer:

1. C. Significant
2. B. So you can provide the appropriate support
3. A. Severe impairment