FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING STUDY GUIDE
2026 DETAILED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
▶ Alzheimer Disease - Caregiver Role Answer: Caregiver considered
copatient
Assess stress
Provide education
▶ Cholinesterase inhibitors Answer: helps w early stages of Alzheimers:
meant to hold you where your brain is in time
▶ AD - Reality orientation tips Answer: helps pts maintain awareness of
who/when/where
use clocks, calendars, signage
gently correct confusion
reinforce daily routines
▶ AD - explore meaning Answer: clarify what pt is trying to express
validate feelings while redirecting false interpretations
look for unmet needs causing behavior
▶ AD - safe environment Answer: remove hazards or clutter
ensure good lighting
use bed alarms and nonskid footwear
maintain predictable routines
▶ AD - wandering management Answer: supervised walking or activity
paths
use calm redirection
secure exits when needed
offer meaningful activities to reduce restlesness
▶ Alzheimers medications - Cholinesterase Inhibitors INFO Answer:
(Increase acetylcholine by blocking the enzyme that normally breaks it
down) Used for mild to moderate Alzheimer's; may help with memory,
attention, and daily functioning.
2026 DETAILED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
▶ Alzheimer Disease - Caregiver Role Answer: Caregiver considered
copatient
Assess stress
Provide education
▶ Cholinesterase inhibitors Answer: helps w early stages of Alzheimers:
meant to hold you where your brain is in time
▶ AD - Reality orientation tips Answer: helps pts maintain awareness of
who/when/where
use clocks, calendars, signage
gently correct confusion
reinforce daily routines
▶ AD - explore meaning Answer: clarify what pt is trying to express
validate feelings while redirecting false interpretations
look for unmet needs causing behavior
▶ AD - safe environment Answer: remove hazards or clutter
ensure good lighting
use bed alarms and nonskid footwear
maintain predictable routines
▶ AD - wandering management Answer: supervised walking or activity
paths
use calm redirection
secure exits when needed
offer meaningful activities to reduce restlesness
▶ Alzheimers medications - Cholinesterase Inhibitors INFO Answer:
(Increase acetylcholine by blocking the enzyme that normally breaks it
down) Used for mild to moderate Alzheimer's; may help with memory,
attention, and daily functioning.
