Neurology

Question 1

How may pain be indicated by a non-verbal patient?

Answer 1

• behaviour changes
  
  • touching face
• changes to sleeping patterns
• changing to eating habits
  
  • hot and cold
  • sweet

Question 2

What are the three stages of Alzheimer’s disease?

Answer 2

1. often mistaken for ageing, forgetfulness
2. aphasia, speaking less, unusual situations
3. sometimes in care home, little emotion and self-care

Question 3

What are the 5 key principles that underpin the Adults with Incapacity Act?

Answer 3

1. must benefit the patient
2. minimum necessary intervention
3. take into account wishes of the adult
4. consultation with relevant others
5. encourage patient to exercise residual capacity