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VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
Elaine is a 62-year-old patient who is recovering from a urinary tract infection during which
she was hospitalized with delirium. She is following up with her primary care provider 4
weeks after being discharged. Based on research regarding possible post delirium
complications, what are important areas for the provider to assess at this time?
A. Sleeping habits
B. Sexual functioning
C. Symptoms of posttraumatic stress
D. Depression and level of cognition correct answers D. Depression and level of cognition
Trudy is a 72-year-old patient hospitalized with pneumonia and experiencing delirium. She
points to her IV pole and screams, "Get him out of here! He's going to hurt me!" You
recognize that what Trudy is experiencing is a(n):
A. hallucination.
B. delusion.
C. illusion.
D. confabulation. correct answers C. illusion.
Based on current research, which of the following patients is most likely to develop
dementia?
A. Karen, who works as an office manager in a high-stress environment
B. Milo, who is a former boxer and is now a trainer
C. Lilly, who works in a factory where asbestos is found
D. Justin, who is a bartender in a dark underground club/bar correct answers B. Milo, who is
a former boxer and is now a trainer
Rosa, a 78-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease, picks up her glasses from the bedside
table but does not recognize what they are or their purpose. She is experiencing:
A. apraxia.
B. agnosia.
C. aphasia.
D. agraphia. correct answers B. agnosia.
Claire is a student nurse working with Carl, an 82-year-old patient with dementia. She finds
herself frustrated at times by not knowing how best to care for or communicate with Carl.
Which of the following statements she could make to Carl illustrates best care practice?
A. Lighthearted banter: "Carl, you look great today in your new sweater, you handsome
devil!"
B. Limit setting: "Carl, you cannot yell out in your room. You are upsetting other patients."
C. Firm direction: "You will take a shower this morning; there is no debating about it so don't
try to argue."
D. Positive regard: "Carl, I am glad to be here caring for you today. Let's talk about your
plans for the day." correct answers D. Positive regard: "Carl, I am glad to be here caring for
you today. Let's talk about your plans for the day."
, The physician mentions to the nurse that a client who is about to be admitted has
"sundowning." The nurse can expect to assess nightly
A. agitation.
B. lethargy.
C. depression.
D. mania. correct answers A. agitation.
The nurse caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease can anticipate that the family will need
information about therapy with
A. antihypertensives.
B. benzodiazepines.
C. immunosuppressants.
D. acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. correct answers D. acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
A family member reports that the client had been oriented and able to carry on a logical
conversation last evening, but this morning she is confused and disoriented. The nurse can
suspect that the client is displaying symptoms associated with
A. delirium.
B. dementia.
C. amnesic disorder.
D. selective inattention. correct answers A. delirium.
When preparing educational materials for the family of a client diagnosed with progressive
dementia, the nurse will include information related to local: (select all that apply):
A. day care centers
B. legal professionals
C. home health services
D. family support groups
E. professional counseling correct answers A. day care centers
C. home health services
D. family support groups
E. professional counseling
A client is brought to the hospital by her daughter, who visited this morning and found her
mother to be confused and disoriented. When the client is admitted, the daughter states, "I'll
take her glasses and hearing aid home, so they don't get lost." The best reply for the nurse
would be
A. "That will be fine. I'll have you sign our hospital release form."
B. "Because we do not have a copy of durable power of attorney, we cannot release them to
you."
C. "Don't worry. You can leave them at her bedside. We are insured for losses of this sort."
D. "I would like to have your mother wear them. It will help her to be less confused." correct
answers D. "I would like to have your mother wear them. It will help her to be less
confused."
The nurse is expected to perform an assessment of a client suspected to be in the earliest
stage of Alzheimer's disease. What finding would be out of character if the client truly has
stage 2 Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply)
A. Willingness to respond directly to questions posed by nurse
B. Charming behavior designed to hide memory deficit
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
Elaine is a 62-year-old patient who is recovering from a urinary tract infection during which
she was hospitalized with delirium. She is following up with her primary care provider 4
weeks after being discharged. Based on research regarding possible post delirium
complications, what are important areas for the provider to assess at this time?
A. Sleeping habits
B. Sexual functioning
C. Symptoms of posttraumatic stress
D. Depression and level of cognition correct answers D. Depression and level of cognition
Trudy is a 72-year-old patient hospitalized with pneumonia and experiencing delirium. She
points to her IV pole and screams, "Get him out of here! He's going to hurt me!" You
recognize that what Trudy is experiencing is a(n):
A. hallucination.
B. delusion.
C. illusion.
D. confabulation. correct answers C. illusion.
Based on current research, which of the following patients is most likely to develop
dementia?
A. Karen, who works as an office manager in a high-stress environment
B. Milo, who is a former boxer and is now a trainer
C. Lilly, who works in a factory where asbestos is found
D. Justin, who is a bartender in a dark underground club/bar correct answers B. Milo, who is
a former boxer and is now a trainer
Rosa, a 78-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease, picks up her glasses from the bedside
table but does not recognize what they are or their purpose. She is experiencing:
A. apraxia.
B. agnosia.
C. aphasia.
D. agraphia. correct answers B. agnosia.
Claire is a student nurse working with Carl, an 82-year-old patient with dementia. She finds
herself frustrated at times by not knowing how best to care for or communicate with Carl.
Which of the following statements she could make to Carl illustrates best care practice?
A. Lighthearted banter: "Carl, you look great today in your new sweater, you handsome
devil!"
B. Limit setting: "Carl, you cannot yell out in your room. You are upsetting other patients."
C. Firm direction: "You will take a shower this morning; there is no debating about it so don't
try to argue."
D. Positive regard: "Carl, I am glad to be here caring for you today. Let's talk about your
plans for the day." correct answers D. Positive regard: "Carl, I am glad to be here caring for
you today. Let's talk about your plans for the day."
, The physician mentions to the nurse that a client who is about to be admitted has
"sundowning." The nurse can expect to assess nightly
A. agitation.
B. lethargy.
C. depression.
D. mania. correct answers A. agitation.
The nurse caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease can anticipate that the family will need
information about therapy with
A. antihypertensives.
B. benzodiazepines.
C. immunosuppressants.
D. acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. correct answers D. acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
A family member reports that the client had been oriented and able to carry on a logical
conversation last evening, but this morning she is confused and disoriented. The nurse can
suspect that the client is displaying symptoms associated with
A. delirium.
B. dementia.
C. amnesic disorder.
D. selective inattention. correct answers A. delirium.
When preparing educational materials for the family of a client diagnosed with progressive
dementia, the nurse will include information related to local: (select all that apply):
A. day care centers
B. legal professionals
C. home health services
D. family support groups
E. professional counseling correct answers A. day care centers
C. home health services
D. family support groups
E. professional counseling
A client is brought to the hospital by her daughter, who visited this morning and found her
mother to be confused and disoriented. When the client is admitted, the daughter states, "I'll
take her glasses and hearing aid home, so they don't get lost." The best reply for the nurse
would be
A. "That will be fine. I'll have you sign our hospital release form."
B. "Because we do not have a copy of durable power of attorney, we cannot release them to
you."
C. "Don't worry. You can leave them at her bedside. We are insured for losses of this sort."
D. "I would like to have your mother wear them. It will help her to be less confused." correct
answers D. "I would like to have your mother wear them. It will help her to be less
confused."
The nurse is expected to perform an assessment of a client suspected to be in the earliest
stage of Alzheimer's disease. What finding would be out of character if the client truly has
stage 2 Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply)
A. Willingness to respond directly to questions posed by nurse
B. Charming behavior designed to hide memory deficit
