NUR 448 Exam 3 Practice Questions With
Answers
The focus of nursing care for a patient diagnosed with dementia is:
a.
individualizing care.
b.
improving cognition.
c.
maintaining optimum function.
d.
promoting self-confidence and self-esteem. - ANSWER C
An older adult patient has fluctuating levels of awareness, anxiety, and
appears to be picking things out of the air. The patient says, "I saw my
granddaughter standing at the foot of the bed last night." The nurse should
suspect:
a.
delirium.
b.
dementia.
,c.
schizophrenia.
d.
bipolar disorder. - ANSWER A
An older adult presents with symptoms of delirium. The family says,
"Everything was fine until yesterday." The most important assessment
information to gather is:
a.
a list of medications the patient currently takes.
b.
whether or not the patient has experienced any recent losses.
c.
whether or not the patient has ingested aged or fermented foods.
d.
the patient's recent personality characteristics and changes. - ANSWER A
The family of a patient diagnosed with AD is concerned about the patient's
occasional urinary incontinence. The nurse should give which suggestion?
a.
Use adult diapers.
b.
,Put a sign on the bathroom door.
c.
Limit fluid intake to 1,000 ml daily.
d.
Take the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours. - ANSWER D
A nurse gives anticipatory guidance to the family of a patient diagnosed with
mild AD. Which problem common to that stage should be addressed?
a.
Violent outbursts
b.
Emotional disinhibition
c.
Communication deficits
d.
Inability to feed or bathe self - ANSWER C
Which assessment finding would be expected in a patient in the early stage
of HD?
a.
, Cogwheel rigidity
b.
Irritability
c.
Apraxia
d.
Aphasia - ANSWER B
An older adult suddenly develops urinary incontinence. A family member
says the patient "started walking oddly, like stepping on a sticky floor."
Which problem would the nurse suspect?
a.
Pick's disease
b.
Parkinson's disease
c.
HD
d.
Normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) - ANSWER D
Answers
The focus of nursing care for a patient diagnosed with dementia is:
a.
individualizing care.
b.
improving cognition.
c.
maintaining optimum function.
d.
promoting self-confidence and self-esteem. - ANSWER C
An older adult patient has fluctuating levels of awareness, anxiety, and
appears to be picking things out of the air. The patient says, "I saw my
granddaughter standing at the foot of the bed last night." The nurse should
suspect:
a.
delirium.
b.
dementia.
,c.
schizophrenia.
d.
bipolar disorder. - ANSWER A
An older adult presents with symptoms of delirium. The family says,
"Everything was fine until yesterday." The most important assessment
information to gather is:
a.
a list of medications the patient currently takes.
b.
whether or not the patient has experienced any recent losses.
c.
whether or not the patient has ingested aged or fermented foods.
d.
the patient's recent personality characteristics and changes. - ANSWER A
The family of a patient diagnosed with AD is concerned about the patient's
occasional urinary incontinence. The nurse should give which suggestion?
a.
Use adult diapers.
b.
,Put a sign on the bathroom door.
c.
Limit fluid intake to 1,000 ml daily.
d.
Take the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours. - ANSWER D
A nurse gives anticipatory guidance to the family of a patient diagnosed with
mild AD. Which problem common to that stage should be addressed?
a.
Violent outbursts
b.
Emotional disinhibition
c.
Communication deficits
d.
Inability to feed or bathe self - ANSWER C
Which assessment finding would be expected in a patient in the early stage
of HD?
a.
, Cogwheel rigidity
b.
Irritability
c.
Apraxia
d.
Aphasia - ANSWER B
An older adult suddenly develops urinary incontinence. A family member
says the patient "started walking oddly, like stepping on a sticky floor."
Which problem would the nurse suspect?
a.
Pick's disease
b.
Parkinson's disease
c.
HD
d.
Normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) - ANSWER D
