NURS 202 MENTAL HEALTH VSIM EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ an older adult has been diagnosed with Alzheimer dxs and is currently
demonstrating behaviors associated with the mild stage of the dxs. when
considering social interaction, the nurse should expect which classic
patient response. Answer: has begun to avoid social situations
dementia such as Alzheimers dxs is described in stages. Forgetfulness is
the hallmark of beginning , mild dementia. As the dxs progresses the
person has difficulty finding words, frequently loses objects, and begins
to experience anxiety about these losses. these deficiencies make social
interaction less enjoyable and the individual may begin to attempt to
avoid such situations. seeking the opportunity to socialize with friends is
not associated with behaviors regularly observed with dementia.
forgetting the names of friends and family as well as dramatic social
isolation is observed in later stages of the dxs
◉ an older adult diagnosed with dementia has presented with behaviors
that suggest a disctubanve in executive functioning. which assessment
finding supports this finding. Answer: needs to be reminded to use
toothpaste when brushing teeth
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ an older adult has been diagnosed with Alzheimer dxs and is currently
demonstrating behaviors associated with the mild stage of the dxs. when
considering social interaction, the nurse should expect which classic
patient response. Answer: has begun to avoid social situations
dementia such as Alzheimers dxs is described in stages. Forgetfulness is
the hallmark of beginning , mild dementia. As the dxs progresses the
person has difficulty finding words, frequently loses objects, and begins
to experience anxiety about these losses. these deficiencies make social
interaction less enjoyable and the individual may begin to attempt to
avoid such situations. seeking the opportunity to socialize with friends is
not associated with behaviors regularly observed with dementia.
forgetting the names of friends and family as well as dramatic social
isolation is observed in later stages of the dxs
◉ an older adult diagnosed with dementia has presented with behaviors
that suggest a disctubanve in executive functioning. which assessment
finding supports this finding. Answer: needs to be reminded to use
toothpaste when brushing teeth
