NUR 114 Test 2 Questions And Answers With Updated
Study Solutions
A community health nurse is preparing a course on protecting cognitive function. Which population group
should the nurse target for teaching?
A. Older male adults with diabetes.
B. Older female adults who are overweight.
C. Young adults living in school dormitories.
D. Adolescents attending summer camps. ANS A. Older male adults with diabetes.
A 90-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. Shortly after admission, the family notices that the patient is
exhibiting disorientation and agitation. When questioned about the behavior by the family, the nurse states that
the patient is at risk for developing which common complication of hospitalization in older adults?
A. Delirium.
B. Dementia.
C. Alzheimer's disease.
D. Sundowner syndrome. ANS A. Delirium
The nurse is reviewing the needs of a patient with cognitive impairment. What is the priority concern that the
nurse should address for this patient?
A. Promoting at least 6 hours of sleep a night.
B. Encouraging an oral intake of 1200 calories per day.
C. Managing the patient's pain from arthritis.
D. Supervising medication administration. ANS D. Supervising medication administration
A patient recently admitted to the hospital has been diagnosed with delirium. The family of the patient asks the
nurse to explain what delirium is. How should the nurse respond?
A. Delirium is reversible with treatment of the underlying cause.
B. Delirium is progressive and has no known cure.
C. Delirium affects a specific area of cognitive functioning.
D. Delirium indicates the onset of a cerebrovascular accident. ANS A. Delirium is reversible with
treatment of the underlying cause.
, The nurse is establishing a therapeutic environment for a patient admitted with dementia and influenza. Which
intervention would be important for the nurse to implement?
A. Keep a radio on all the time to provide sound for the patient.
B. Decrease patient confusion by limiting verbal interactions.
C. Limit family visits to one person for 30 minutes per day.
D. Provide a quiet environment in a private room. ANS D. Provide a quiet environment in a private room.
___________ is prescribed for the treatment of agitation. ANS Buspirone (BuSpar)
Increased blood glucose level, increased BP, and abnormal cholesterol levels are the symptoms of
____________ ___________. ANS metabolic syndrome
____________is a sustained-release form of bupropion that is useful in helping patients quit smoking.
ANS Zyban
______________ is effective for refractory schizophrenia, including negative symptoms. ANS Risperidone
The full therapeutic effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) therapy may take __ to __ weeks to
occur ANS 4 to 6 weeks
The ______________ is involved primarily in regulation of skeletal muscle coordination and contraction as
well as maintenance of equilibrium. ANS cerebellum
A lowered ________ level is highly supported as being related to depression ANS serotonin
Which type of drugs act to increase or decrease neurotransmitter substances within the brain, thus altering
brain neurochemistry? ANS Psychotropic
Which medication can cause disturbances in fluid balance in various body compartments? ANS Lithium
Which imaging technique can provide information about brain function?
a. Computed tomography (CT) scan
Study Solutions
A community health nurse is preparing a course on protecting cognitive function. Which population group
should the nurse target for teaching?
A. Older male adults with diabetes.
B. Older female adults who are overweight.
C. Young adults living in school dormitories.
D. Adolescents attending summer camps. ANS A. Older male adults with diabetes.
A 90-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. Shortly after admission, the family notices that the patient is
exhibiting disorientation and agitation. When questioned about the behavior by the family, the nurse states that
the patient is at risk for developing which common complication of hospitalization in older adults?
A. Delirium.
B. Dementia.
C. Alzheimer's disease.
D. Sundowner syndrome. ANS A. Delirium
The nurse is reviewing the needs of a patient with cognitive impairment. What is the priority concern that the
nurse should address for this patient?
A. Promoting at least 6 hours of sleep a night.
B. Encouraging an oral intake of 1200 calories per day.
C. Managing the patient's pain from arthritis.
D. Supervising medication administration. ANS D. Supervising medication administration
A patient recently admitted to the hospital has been diagnosed with delirium. The family of the patient asks the
nurse to explain what delirium is. How should the nurse respond?
A. Delirium is reversible with treatment of the underlying cause.
B. Delirium is progressive and has no known cure.
C. Delirium affects a specific area of cognitive functioning.
D. Delirium indicates the onset of a cerebrovascular accident. ANS A. Delirium is reversible with
treatment of the underlying cause.
, The nurse is establishing a therapeutic environment for a patient admitted with dementia and influenza. Which
intervention would be important for the nurse to implement?
A. Keep a radio on all the time to provide sound for the patient.
B. Decrease patient confusion by limiting verbal interactions.
C. Limit family visits to one person for 30 minutes per day.
D. Provide a quiet environment in a private room. ANS D. Provide a quiet environment in a private room.
___________ is prescribed for the treatment of agitation. ANS Buspirone (BuSpar)
Increased blood glucose level, increased BP, and abnormal cholesterol levels are the symptoms of
____________ ___________. ANS metabolic syndrome
____________is a sustained-release form of bupropion that is useful in helping patients quit smoking.
ANS Zyban
______________ is effective for refractory schizophrenia, including negative symptoms. ANS Risperidone
The full therapeutic effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) therapy may take __ to __ weeks to
occur ANS 4 to 6 weeks
The ______________ is involved primarily in regulation of skeletal muscle coordination and contraction as
well as maintenance of equilibrium. ANS cerebellum
A lowered ________ level is highly supported as being related to depression ANS serotonin
Which type of drugs act to increase or decrease neurotransmitter substances within the brain, thus altering
brain neurochemistry? ANS Psychotropic
Which medication can cause disturbances in fluid balance in various body compartments? ANS Lithium
Which imaging technique can provide information about brain function?
a. Computed tomography (CT) scan
