NU 209 FINAL EXAM LATEST
ALREADY ANSWERED A GRADED
A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. Which nursing intervention has the highest
priority?
a. Offering for the patient to participate in recreational activities
b. providing a safe environment
c. ensuring proper nutrition - B. providing a safe environment
What are the risk factors associated with being homeless?
a. Lack of skills
b. Mental illness
c. Substance abuse
d. Unemployment
e.All of the above - e. all the above
True or false: Emotional detachment is a negative dissociation symptom - true
True or False: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome are different disorders. - False
What is agnosia?
A) failure to recognize or identify objects
B) inability to move
C) lack of pleasure
D) can recognize or identity objects - a. failure to recognize or identify objects
A 25-year old client experiencing alcohol withdrawal is upset about going through
detoxification. Which of the following goals is a priority?
A. The client will commit to a drug-free lifestyle
B. The client will work with the nurse to remain safe
C. The client will drink plenty of fluids daily
D. The client will make a personal inventory of strength - b. the client will work with the
nurse to remain safe
What is the expected behavior of a school-aged child (6-12) after a family loss?
a. Showing behavioral changes of withdrawal, or hostility
b. Picking up on what the emotions of others around them are
c. Understanding the abstract concept of death
d. Stating to the family that they hope the lost love one is happy in heaven and they will
see them one day. - a. showing behavioral changes f withdrawal, or hostility
What is not an example of a dysfunctional family dynamic?
a. The family has one member going to law school and they are worried it will be hard
,b. The family has one member that is trying to steal from the household for drugs
c. The family enables one member to drink constantly and do nothing during the day
d. The family was divorced but now has two x-mas celebrations with the children and
each
parent - a. the family has one member going to law school and they are worried it will be
hard
What is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in children from 3-17,
particularly in boys?
a. Operational Defiant Disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
d. Autism spectrum disorder - c. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
An older adult client is brought to the ED after ingesting an unknown substance. The
client, who appears to have dementia, tremors, ataxia of the upper and lower
extremities, depression, and confusion. The nurse suspects ingestion of which of the
following?
A) Lead
B) Aluminum
C) Manganese
D) Mercury - d. mercury
The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the
patient in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, "It's been so difficult taking
care of our son. We need a break. But he needs constant supervision." Which of the
following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) Partial hospitalization
B) Acute inpatient care
C) Respite residential care - c. respite residential care
A nursing instructor is explaining the concept of the continuum of care to a group of
students. Which of the following would the nurse include in this description?
A) Care provided in episodic intervals
B) System of care that focuses primarily on wellness
C) A single organization is responsible for care delivery
D) Integrated system spanning illness to wellness states - d. integrated system
spanning illness to wellness states
A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's will begin to exhibit which of the following
symptoms:
(Select all that apply):
A. Aphasia
B. Apraxia
C. Agnosia
D.All of the Above - d. all of the above
, Which law guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public
accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and
telecommunications.
A. Social Security Acts
B. Americans with Disabilities Act
C. Medicaid
D.Affordable Care Act - b. Americans with disabilities act
Delirium is another term for Dementia.
A. True
B.False - b. false
True or False?
A case manager's goal is to help the patient gain access to high-quality and cost-
effective mental health services. - True
What are the major risk factors for delirium? (Select all that apply)
a. overweight
b. pre-existing cognitive impairment
c. severe illness
d. female
e. age - b. pre-existing cognitive impairent
c. severe illness
e. age
A home health nurse is assessing a client's home who has received a recent diagnosis
of Alzheimer's disease. What should the nurse do to decrease the risk of potential
injury? (Select all that apply)
a. install childproof door locks
b. place area rugs over electrical wires
c. put the clients mattress on the floor
d. install light fixtures above stairways
e. make cleaning supplies readily available - a. install childproof door locks
c. put the clients mattress on the floor
d. install light fixtures above stairways
A client comes into the ED complaining about being followed and that aliens are trying
to kill them. The nurse reviews the client's medications and notes the client is likely to
have schizophrenia based on which medication?
a. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Oxycodone
d. Omeprazole (Prilosec) - A. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
ALREADY ANSWERED A GRADED
A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. Which nursing intervention has the highest
priority?
a. Offering for the patient to participate in recreational activities
b. providing a safe environment
c. ensuring proper nutrition - B. providing a safe environment
What are the risk factors associated with being homeless?
a. Lack of skills
b. Mental illness
c. Substance abuse
d. Unemployment
e.All of the above - e. all the above
True or false: Emotional detachment is a negative dissociation symptom - true
True or False: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome are different disorders. - False
What is agnosia?
A) failure to recognize or identify objects
B) inability to move
C) lack of pleasure
D) can recognize or identity objects - a. failure to recognize or identify objects
A 25-year old client experiencing alcohol withdrawal is upset about going through
detoxification. Which of the following goals is a priority?
A. The client will commit to a drug-free lifestyle
B. The client will work with the nurse to remain safe
C. The client will drink plenty of fluids daily
D. The client will make a personal inventory of strength - b. the client will work with the
nurse to remain safe
What is the expected behavior of a school-aged child (6-12) after a family loss?
a. Showing behavioral changes of withdrawal, or hostility
b. Picking up on what the emotions of others around them are
c. Understanding the abstract concept of death
d. Stating to the family that they hope the lost love one is happy in heaven and they will
see them one day. - a. showing behavioral changes f withdrawal, or hostility
What is not an example of a dysfunctional family dynamic?
a. The family has one member going to law school and they are worried it will be hard
,b. The family has one member that is trying to steal from the household for drugs
c. The family enables one member to drink constantly and do nothing during the day
d. The family was divorced but now has two x-mas celebrations with the children and
each
parent - a. the family has one member going to law school and they are worried it will be
hard
What is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in children from 3-17,
particularly in boys?
a. Operational Defiant Disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
d. Autism spectrum disorder - c. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
An older adult client is brought to the ED after ingesting an unknown substance. The
client, who appears to have dementia, tremors, ataxia of the upper and lower
extremities, depression, and confusion. The nurse suspects ingestion of which of the
following?
A) Lead
B) Aluminum
C) Manganese
D) Mercury - d. mercury
The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the
patient in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, "It's been so difficult taking
care of our son. We need a break. But he needs constant supervision." Which of the
following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) Partial hospitalization
B) Acute inpatient care
C) Respite residential care - c. respite residential care
A nursing instructor is explaining the concept of the continuum of care to a group of
students. Which of the following would the nurse include in this description?
A) Care provided in episodic intervals
B) System of care that focuses primarily on wellness
C) A single organization is responsible for care delivery
D) Integrated system spanning illness to wellness states - d. integrated system
spanning illness to wellness states
A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's will begin to exhibit which of the following
symptoms:
(Select all that apply):
A. Aphasia
B. Apraxia
C. Agnosia
D.All of the Above - d. all of the above
, Which law guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public
accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and
telecommunications.
A. Social Security Acts
B. Americans with Disabilities Act
C. Medicaid
D.Affordable Care Act - b. Americans with disabilities act
Delirium is another term for Dementia.
A. True
B.False - b. false
True or False?
A case manager's goal is to help the patient gain access to high-quality and cost-
effective mental health services. - True
What are the major risk factors for delirium? (Select all that apply)
a. overweight
b. pre-existing cognitive impairment
c. severe illness
d. female
e. age - b. pre-existing cognitive impairent
c. severe illness
e. age
A home health nurse is assessing a client's home who has received a recent diagnosis
of Alzheimer's disease. What should the nurse do to decrease the risk of potential
injury? (Select all that apply)
a. install childproof door locks
b. place area rugs over electrical wires
c. put the clients mattress on the floor
d. install light fixtures above stairways
e. make cleaning supplies readily available - a. install childproof door locks
c. put the clients mattress on the floor
d. install light fixtures above stairways
A client comes into the ED complaining about being followed and that aliens are trying
to kill them. The nurse reviews the client's medications and notes the client is likely to
have schizophrenia based on which medication?
a. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Oxycodone
d. Omeprazole (Prilosec) - A. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
