Nurs 123 Final Exam Questions and
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Which statement made by the primary caregiver of a person with dementia
demonstrates an accurate understanding of providing the person with a
safe environment? - ✔✔"We've installed locks on all the outside doors"
Which statement made by a family member tends to support a diagnosis of
delirium rather than dementia? - ✔✔"She was fine last night but this
morning she was confused"
In terms of the pathophysiology responsible for both delirium and dementia,
which intervention would be appropriate for delirium specifically? -
✔✔Monitoring neurological status on an ongoing basis
What side effects should the nurse monitor for while caring for a patient
taking donepezil (Aricept)? Select all that apply - ✔✔Insomnia
Bradycardia
Signs of dizziness
Reports of headache
,What is the rationale for providing a patient diagnosed with dementia easily
accessible finger foods throughout the day? - ✔✔It increases input
throughout the day
Ophelia, a 69-year-old retired nurse, attends a reunion of her former
coworkers. Ophelia is concerned because she usually knows everyone,
and she cannot recognize faces today. A registered nurse colleague
recognizes Ophelia's distress and "introduces" Ophelia to those attending.
The nurse practitioner recognizes that Ophelia seems to have a deficit in: -
✔✔Social Cognition ability
After talking with her 85 year old mother, Nancy became concerned
enough to drive her to home and check on her. Her mother's appearance
was disheveled, her words were nonsensical, she smelled strongly of urine
and there was a stain on her dressing gown. Because she is a nurse,
Nancy recognizes that her mother's condition is likely due to: - ✔✔Urinary
tract infection
Lucia, 70 years old, recently underwent a major orthopedic surgical
procedure. On postop day 3, she responds to the nurse who has been
caring for her with affection. At other time, however, she tells the nurse to
leave because she does not recognize her and asks to have another nurse
care for her, specifically naming the nurse as the "nice one." The most
, likely reason for Lucia's behavior is that she is - ✔✔Experiencing acute
delirium
Since his wife's death 2 months earlier, Aaron, 90 years of age and in good
health, has begun to pay less attention to his hygiene and seems less alert
to his surroundings. He complains of difficulty concentrating, disrupted
sleep, and lacks energy. His family has to remind and encourage him to
shower, take his meds, and eat, all of which he then does. Which of the
following responses would be most appropriate. - ✔✔Arrange for an appt
with a mental health professional for the evaluation and treatment of
suspected major depressive disorder.
Nurses caring for patients who have neurocognitive disorders are exposed
to stress on many levels. Specialized skills training and continuing
education are helpful to diffuse stress, as well as which of the following?
Select all that apply - ✔✔-Expressing emotions by journaling
-Engaging in exercise and relaxation activities
-Having realistic patient expectations
Which statement made by the pysch nurse demonstrates an accurate
understanding of the factors that affect an individual's personality? - ✔✔"I'll
need to learn more about the patient's cultural beliefs"
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Which statement made by the primary caregiver of a person with dementia
demonstrates an accurate understanding of providing the person with a
safe environment? - ✔✔"We've installed locks on all the outside doors"
Which statement made by a family member tends to support a diagnosis of
delirium rather than dementia? - ✔✔"She was fine last night but this
morning she was confused"
In terms of the pathophysiology responsible for both delirium and dementia,
which intervention would be appropriate for delirium specifically? -
✔✔Monitoring neurological status on an ongoing basis
What side effects should the nurse monitor for while caring for a patient
taking donepezil (Aricept)? Select all that apply - ✔✔Insomnia
Bradycardia
Signs of dizziness
Reports of headache
,What is the rationale for providing a patient diagnosed with dementia easily
accessible finger foods throughout the day? - ✔✔It increases input
throughout the day
Ophelia, a 69-year-old retired nurse, attends a reunion of her former
coworkers. Ophelia is concerned because she usually knows everyone,
and she cannot recognize faces today. A registered nurse colleague
recognizes Ophelia's distress and "introduces" Ophelia to those attending.
The nurse practitioner recognizes that Ophelia seems to have a deficit in: -
✔✔Social Cognition ability
After talking with her 85 year old mother, Nancy became concerned
enough to drive her to home and check on her. Her mother's appearance
was disheveled, her words were nonsensical, she smelled strongly of urine
and there was a stain on her dressing gown. Because she is a nurse,
Nancy recognizes that her mother's condition is likely due to: - ✔✔Urinary
tract infection
Lucia, 70 years old, recently underwent a major orthopedic surgical
procedure. On postop day 3, she responds to the nurse who has been
caring for her with affection. At other time, however, she tells the nurse to
leave because she does not recognize her and asks to have another nurse
care for her, specifically naming the nurse as the "nice one." The most
, likely reason for Lucia's behavior is that she is - ✔✔Experiencing acute
delirium
Since his wife's death 2 months earlier, Aaron, 90 years of age and in good
health, has begun to pay less attention to his hygiene and seems less alert
to his surroundings. He complains of difficulty concentrating, disrupted
sleep, and lacks energy. His family has to remind and encourage him to
shower, take his meds, and eat, all of which he then does. Which of the
following responses would be most appropriate. - ✔✔Arrange for an appt
with a mental health professional for the evaluation and treatment of
suspected major depressive disorder.
Nurses caring for patients who have neurocognitive disorders are exposed
to stress on many levels. Specialized skills training and continuing
education are helpful to diffuse stress, as well as which of the following?
Select all that apply - ✔✔-Expressing emotions by journaling
-Engaging in exercise and relaxation activities
-Having realistic patient expectations
Which statement made by the pysch nurse demonstrates an accurate
understanding of the factors that affect an individual's personality? - ✔✔"I'll
need to learn more about the patient's cultural beliefs"
