DEMENTIA – LATEST
REVISED EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS – 2026 UPDATED
EDITION
1. A 68-year-old patient who is hospitalized with pneumonia is
disoriented and confused 3 days after admission. Which information
indicates that the patient is experiencing delirium rather than
dementia?
The patient was oriented and alert when admitted
The patient's speech is fragmented and incoherent.
The patient is oriented to person but disoriented to place and time.
, The patient has a history of increasing confusion over several years. -
CORRECT ANSWER -The patient was oriented and alert when
admitted. Correct
2. Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a
patient with moderate dementia who had an appendectomy 2 days
ago?
Provide complete personal hygiene care for the patient.
Remind the patient frequently about being in the hospital.
Reposition the patient frequently to avoid skin breakdown.
REVISED EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS – 2026 UPDATED
EDITION
1. A 68-year-old patient who is hospitalized with pneumonia is
disoriented and confused 3 days after admission. Which information
indicates that the patient is experiencing delirium rather than
dementia?
The patient was oriented and alert when admitted
The patient's speech is fragmented and incoherent.
The patient is oriented to person but disoriented to place and time.
, The patient has a history of increasing confusion over several years. -
CORRECT ANSWER -The patient was oriented and alert when
admitted. Correct
2. Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a
patient with moderate dementia who had an appendectomy 2 days
ago?
Provide complete personal hygiene care for the patient.
Remind the patient frequently about being in the hospital.
Reposition the patient frequently to avoid skin breakdown.
