Geri (Exam 2) EXAM Questions &
Answers 2026
What data should the nurse expect during an assessment of an elderly patient
diagnosed with moderate dementia?
A. Loss of recent and long-term memory
B. Excessive nighttime sleeping
C. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculation
D. Inability to che and swallow food - Correct answer-A
A patient with Alzheimer's disease is expressing frustration because of difficulty
verbalizing needs. Which communication strategy should the nurse choose?
A. Finish the patient's sentences so as to minimize anxiety
B. Ask open-ended questions to allow adequate time for answers
C. Ask simple questions, focusing on one topic at a time
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,D. Adapt the communication to the apparent age represented by the patient's
behavior - Correct answer-C
The nurse is panning home care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease. Which
intervention should the nurse plan first?
A. Tour the home with family to identify and resolve safety issues.
B. Schedule frequent time alone to reduce anxiety and stress.
C. Plan many activities to improve the client's attention and memory
C. Promote moderate exercise prior to bedtime to induce a restful sleep - Correct
answer-A
When providing community health care teaching regarding the early warning signs
of Alzheimer's disease, which signs should the nurse advise family members to
report? (Select all the apply)
A. Problems performing basic calculations such as counting change from a
purchase.
B. Becoming lost when in a familiar environment.
C. Misplacing objects such as car keys in spite of designating a place for them
D. Difficulty operation a new piece of technology such as a DVD player
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, E. Forgetting the name of someone who was introduced a week ago - Correct
answer-A,B
A patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease has been receiving donepezil
(Aricept) for 2 months. What data indicates that the expected outcome has been
achieved?
A. Increased muscle strength and tone
B. Maintained ability to solve simple problems.
C. Improved sense of well-being and happiness
D. Decreased episodes of urinary incontinence. - Correct answer-B
A patient with early-stage Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the surgical unit for a
skin biopsy. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
A. Risk for Impaired Physical Mobility r/t progression of disability.
B. Impaired Skin Integrity r/t immobility and impaired nutrition
C. Potential for Injury r/t chronic confusion and physical deficits
D. Social Isolation r/t personality and behavior changes - Correct answer-C
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Answers 2026
What data should the nurse expect during an assessment of an elderly patient
diagnosed with moderate dementia?
A. Loss of recent and long-term memory
B. Excessive nighttime sleeping
C. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculation
D. Inability to che and swallow food - Correct answer-A
A patient with Alzheimer's disease is expressing frustration because of difficulty
verbalizing needs. Which communication strategy should the nurse choose?
A. Finish the patient's sentences so as to minimize anxiety
B. Ask open-ended questions to allow adequate time for answers
C. Ask simple questions, focusing on one topic at a time
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,D. Adapt the communication to the apparent age represented by the patient's
behavior - Correct answer-C
The nurse is panning home care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease. Which
intervention should the nurse plan first?
A. Tour the home with family to identify and resolve safety issues.
B. Schedule frequent time alone to reduce anxiety and stress.
C. Plan many activities to improve the client's attention and memory
C. Promote moderate exercise prior to bedtime to induce a restful sleep - Correct
answer-A
When providing community health care teaching regarding the early warning signs
of Alzheimer's disease, which signs should the nurse advise family members to
report? (Select all the apply)
A. Problems performing basic calculations such as counting change from a
purchase.
B. Becoming lost when in a familiar environment.
C. Misplacing objects such as car keys in spite of designating a place for them
D. Difficulty operation a new piece of technology such as a DVD player
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, E. Forgetting the name of someone who was introduced a week ago - Correct
answer-A,B
A patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease has been receiving donepezil
(Aricept) for 2 months. What data indicates that the expected outcome has been
achieved?
A. Increased muscle strength and tone
B. Maintained ability to solve simple problems.
C. Improved sense of well-being and happiness
D. Decreased episodes of urinary incontinence. - Correct answer-B
A patient with early-stage Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the surgical unit for a
skin biopsy. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
A. Risk for Impaired Physical Mobility r/t progression of disability.
B. Impaired Skin Integrity r/t immobility and impaired nutrition
C. Potential for Injury r/t chronic confusion and physical deficits
D. Social Isolation r/t personality and behavior changes - Correct answer-C
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