Assessment and Management of Clinical
Problems,10th Edition questions and
verified correct answers
1. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is characterized by
a. remissions and exacerbations over many years.
b. memory impairment, muscle jerks, and blindness.
c. parkinsonian symptoms, including muscle rigidity.
d. increased intracranial pressure secondary to decreased CSF
drainage. -Answer:-c. parkinsonian symptoms, including muscle
rigidity.
2. Which statement(s) accurately describe(s) mild cognitive
impairment (select all that apply)?
a. Always progresses to AD
b. Caused by variety of factors and may progress to AD
c. Should be aggressively treated with acetylcholinesterase drugs
d. Caused by vascular infarcts that, if treated, will delay progression
to AD
, e. Patient is usually not aware that there is a problem with his or her
memory -Answer:-b. Caused by variety of factors and may progress
to AD
3. The early stage of AD is characterized by
a. no noticeable change in behavior.
b. memory problems and mild confusion.
c. increased time spent sleeping or in bed.
d. incontinence, agitation, and wandering behavior. -Answer:-b.
memory problems and mild confusion.
4. A priority goal of treatment for the patient with AD is to
a. maintain patient safety.
b. maintain or increase body weight.
c. return to a higher level of self-care.
d. enhance functional ability over time. -Answer:-a. maintain patient
safety.
5. Which patient is most at risk for developing delirium?
Problems,10th Edition questions and
verified correct answers
1. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is characterized by
a. remissions and exacerbations over many years.
b. memory impairment, muscle jerks, and blindness.
c. parkinsonian symptoms, including muscle rigidity.
d. increased intracranial pressure secondary to decreased CSF
drainage. -Answer:-c. parkinsonian symptoms, including muscle
rigidity.
2. Which statement(s) accurately describe(s) mild cognitive
impairment (select all that apply)?
a. Always progresses to AD
b. Caused by variety of factors and may progress to AD
c. Should be aggressively treated with acetylcholinesterase drugs
d. Caused by vascular infarcts that, if treated, will delay progression
to AD
, e. Patient is usually not aware that there is a problem with his or her
memory -Answer:-b. Caused by variety of factors and may progress
to AD
3. The early stage of AD is characterized by
a. no noticeable change in behavior.
b. memory problems and mild confusion.
c. increased time spent sleeping or in bed.
d. incontinence, agitation, and wandering behavior. -Answer:-b.
memory problems and mild confusion.
4. A priority goal of treatment for the patient with AD is to
a. maintain patient safety.
b. maintain or increase body weight.
c. return to a higher level of self-care.
d. enhance functional ability over time. -Answer:-a. maintain patient
safety.
5. Which patient is most at risk for developing delirium?
