NR 509 WEEK 6 QUIZ WITH DETAILED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+| CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
The nurse is assessing orientation in a 79-year-old patient. Which
of these responses would lead the nurse to conclude that this
patient is oriented?
A. "I know that my name is John. I couldn't tell you where I am. I
think it is 2010, though."
B. "I know that my name is John, but to tell you the truth, I get
kind of confused about the date."
C. "I know that my name is John; I guess I'm at the hospital in
Spokane. No, I don't know the date."
D. "I know that my name is John. I am at the hospital in Spokane.
I couldn't tell you what date it is, but I know that it is February of a
new year—2010." Correct Answer ANS: D
Many aging persons experience social isolation, loss of structure
without a job, a change in residence, or some short-term memory
loss. These factors affect orientation, and the person may not
provide the precise date or complete name of the agency. You
,may consider aging persons oriented if they know generally
where they are and the present period. That is, consider them
oriented to time if the year and month are correctly stated.
Orientation to place is accepted with the correct identification of
the type of setting (e.g., the hospital) and the name of the town.
As a mandatory reporter of elder abuse, which of these must be
present before an FNP notifies the authorities? Correct Answer
ANS: Suspicion of elder abuse and/or neglect
Many health care workers are under the erroneous assumption
that proof is required before notification of suspected abuse can
occur. Only a suspicion of elder abuse or neglect is necessary.
A 30-year-old female patient is describing feelings of
hopelessness and depression. She has attempted self-mutilation
and has a history of prior suicide attempts. She describes
difficulty sleeping at night and has lost 10 pounds in the past
month. Which of these statements or questions is the FNP's best
response in this situation?
a. Do you have a weapon?
b. How do other people treat you?
, c. Are you feeling so hopeless that you feel like hurting yourself
now?
d. People often feel hopeless, but the feelings resolve within a few
weeks. Correct Answer ANS: Are you feeling so hopeless that
you feel like hurting yourself now?
When the person expresses feelings of hopelessness, despair, or
grief, assessing the risk of physical harm to him or herself is
important. This process begins with more general questions. If the
answers are affirmative, then the assessment continues with
more specific questions.
For persons age 12 years and older which of these illicit
substances was one of the most commonly used? Correct
Answer Marijuana
Which of these individuals would the FNP consider at highest risk
for suicide attempt?
A. Man who jokes about death
B. Woman who, during a past episode of major depression,
attempted suicide
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+| CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
The nurse is assessing orientation in a 79-year-old patient. Which
of these responses would lead the nurse to conclude that this
patient is oriented?
A. "I know that my name is John. I couldn't tell you where I am. I
think it is 2010, though."
B. "I know that my name is John, but to tell you the truth, I get
kind of confused about the date."
C. "I know that my name is John; I guess I'm at the hospital in
Spokane. No, I don't know the date."
D. "I know that my name is John. I am at the hospital in Spokane.
I couldn't tell you what date it is, but I know that it is February of a
new year—2010." Correct Answer ANS: D
Many aging persons experience social isolation, loss of structure
without a job, a change in residence, or some short-term memory
loss. These factors affect orientation, and the person may not
provide the precise date or complete name of the agency. You
,may consider aging persons oriented if they know generally
where they are and the present period. That is, consider them
oriented to time if the year and month are correctly stated.
Orientation to place is accepted with the correct identification of
the type of setting (e.g., the hospital) and the name of the town.
As a mandatory reporter of elder abuse, which of these must be
present before an FNP notifies the authorities? Correct Answer
ANS: Suspicion of elder abuse and/or neglect
Many health care workers are under the erroneous assumption
that proof is required before notification of suspected abuse can
occur. Only a suspicion of elder abuse or neglect is necessary.
A 30-year-old female patient is describing feelings of
hopelessness and depression. She has attempted self-mutilation
and has a history of prior suicide attempts. She describes
difficulty sleeping at night and has lost 10 pounds in the past
month. Which of these statements or questions is the FNP's best
response in this situation?
a. Do you have a weapon?
b. How do other people treat you?
, c. Are you feeling so hopeless that you feel like hurting yourself
now?
d. People often feel hopeless, but the feelings resolve within a few
weeks. Correct Answer ANS: Are you feeling so hopeless that
you feel like hurting yourself now?
When the person expresses feelings of hopelessness, despair, or
grief, assessing the risk of physical harm to him or herself is
important. This process begins with more general questions. If the
answers are affirmative, then the assessment continues with
more specific questions.
For persons age 12 years and older which of these illicit
substances was one of the most commonly used? Correct
Answer Marijuana
Which of these individuals would the FNP consider at highest risk
for suicide attempt?
A. Man who jokes about death
B. Woman who, during a past episode of major depression,
attempted suicide
