1.Which features should be present in a therapeutic milieu for a patient
with a hallucinogen overdose?
(3 Points)
Active and bright
Simple and safe
Stimulating and colorful
Confrontational and challenging
2.An older adult who lives at home has been taking multiple medications
daily for the last few days. Within 2 days of admission, the patient has
developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady gait, and fluctuating
levels of orientation. These findings are most characteristic of:
(3 Points)
dementia
delirium
Alzheimer’s disease
amnestic syndrome
3.A older patient diagnosed with severe, late-stage dementia no longer
recognizes family members. The family asks how long it will be before this
patient recognizes them when they visit. What is the nurse’s best reply?
(3 Points)
“Your family member will never again be able to identify you.”
“I think that is a question the health care provider should answer.”
“It is disappointing when someone you love no longer recognizes you.”
“One never knows. Consciousness fluctuates in persons with dementia.”
, 4.A nurse is admitting a client with a suspected cognitive disorder. Which of the
following inventories should be included as part of the admission assessment?
(3 Points)
CAGE questionnaire
Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scales
(AIMS) Mental Status questionnaire/exam
Hamilton Anxiety Scale
5.A nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment of a client who has a history
of alcohol abuse. Which of following questions should the nurse include?
(3 Points)
“Has alcohol use affected your performance at work?”
“Have you ever received prior treatment for substance
abuse?” “Do you receive treatment for any mental health
disorders?” “Why do you like to drink alcohol?"
"How does drinking alcohol make you feel?"
6.Many patients who abuse substances will need care after leaving the
hospital. Identify the correct locations a patient may have access to after
being discharged from the hospital. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
(3 Points)
Partial hospitalization program
Outpatient treatment
Alcoholics anonymous
with a hallucinogen overdose?
(3 Points)
Active and bright
Simple and safe
Stimulating and colorful
Confrontational and challenging
2.An older adult who lives at home has been taking multiple medications
daily for the last few days. Within 2 days of admission, the patient has
developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady gait, and fluctuating
levels of orientation. These findings are most characteristic of:
(3 Points)
dementia
delirium
Alzheimer’s disease
amnestic syndrome
3.A older patient diagnosed with severe, late-stage dementia no longer
recognizes family members. The family asks how long it will be before this
patient recognizes them when they visit. What is the nurse’s best reply?
(3 Points)
“Your family member will never again be able to identify you.”
“I think that is a question the health care provider should answer.”
“It is disappointing when someone you love no longer recognizes you.”
“One never knows. Consciousness fluctuates in persons with dementia.”
, 4.A nurse is admitting a client with a suspected cognitive disorder. Which of the
following inventories should be included as part of the admission assessment?
(3 Points)
CAGE questionnaire
Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scales
(AIMS) Mental Status questionnaire/exam
Hamilton Anxiety Scale
5.A nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment of a client who has a history
of alcohol abuse. Which of following questions should the nurse include?
(3 Points)
“Has alcohol use affected your performance at work?”
“Have you ever received prior treatment for substance
abuse?” “Do you receive treatment for any mental health
disorders?” “Why do you like to drink alcohol?"
"How does drinking alcohol make you feel?"
6.Many patients who abuse substances will need care after leaving the
hospital. Identify the correct locations a patient may have access to after
being discharged from the hospital. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
(3 Points)
Partial hospitalization program
Outpatient treatment
Alcoholics anonymous
