NUR 431- EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is assistive technology? - Answer-Assistive devices, adaptive aids, controls or
appliances which enable a patient to increase ability to perform activities of daily living
at home
Define home delivered meals - Answer-Provides at least 1/3 - 2/3 of the current daily
recommended dietary allowance
What are homemaker services? - Answer-General household activities & chores
•sweeping
•mopping
•dusting
•making bed
•washing dishes
•personal laundry
•ironing
•mending & meal prep
•grocery shopping
•filling prescriptions
What is in-home respite care?⭐️ - Answer-•Offers relief for home caregivers by
providing services to individuals unable to care for themselves
•Provided on short term basis to individuals in their home
What is an adult daycare? - Answer-•Provides supervision & care for elderly or disabled
person
•Social activities, meals, assistance with personal needs, health education &
supervision in a safe environment on a temporary basis
What are personal care attendant services? - Answer-Includes intermittent provision of
direct assistance with activities such as toileting, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene,
eating, meal prep, budget management, attending appointments, & interpersonal &
social skill building to enable patient to live in a community setting
What are personal care services? - Answer-Assists individuals with activities of daily
living & related essential household tasks, such as making the bed or washing soiled
linens that require immediate attention
•includes cleaning & maintaining safe home environment
What are residential homes? - Answer-•provide room & board as well as some
assistance with personal needs
•eating
, •bathing
•dressing
•laundry
•hair & nail care
•NO medical care provided
•residents must be capable of finding their way to safety unassisted in an emergency
What is home healthcare? - Answer-•Provide skilled nursing & rehab care such as PT,
OT, & speech therapy
•Personal care services, such as assistance with bathing & grooming, are also available
Differentiate between Delirium & Dementia - Answer-
Clinical manifestations of delirium⭐️
- Answer-•usually develops over 2-3 days
•usually lasts about 7 days
•very rapid & reversible
•early symptoms:
•irritability
•insomnia
•restlessness
•confusion
•loss of appetite
•later symptoms:
•hallucinations
•agitation
Risk factors for Delirium - Answer-•men age 65+
•patients with cognitive impairment
•ICU patients
•sleep deprivation
•immobility & falls
•pain & sensory overload
•dehydration & malnutrition
•sedatives, opioids, & drug interactions
•orthopedic or cardiac surgery
Nursing management of delirium - Answer-1. Prevent Delirium!!
•be aware of mess & interactions
•open blinds
•be aware of beeping & sounds
2. Early recognition
3. Treatment
4. Protect patient from harm
•encourage family & friends to stay at bedside
Drug Therapy for Delirium - Answer-Treated with Low Dose Antipsychotics
ANSWERS
What is assistive technology? - Answer-Assistive devices, adaptive aids, controls or
appliances which enable a patient to increase ability to perform activities of daily living
at home
Define home delivered meals - Answer-Provides at least 1/3 - 2/3 of the current daily
recommended dietary allowance
What are homemaker services? - Answer-General household activities & chores
•sweeping
•mopping
•dusting
•making bed
•washing dishes
•personal laundry
•ironing
•mending & meal prep
•grocery shopping
•filling prescriptions
What is in-home respite care?⭐️ - Answer-•Offers relief for home caregivers by
providing services to individuals unable to care for themselves
•Provided on short term basis to individuals in their home
What is an adult daycare? - Answer-•Provides supervision & care for elderly or disabled
person
•Social activities, meals, assistance with personal needs, health education &
supervision in a safe environment on a temporary basis
What are personal care attendant services? - Answer-Includes intermittent provision of
direct assistance with activities such as toileting, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene,
eating, meal prep, budget management, attending appointments, & interpersonal &
social skill building to enable patient to live in a community setting
What are personal care services? - Answer-Assists individuals with activities of daily
living & related essential household tasks, such as making the bed or washing soiled
linens that require immediate attention
•includes cleaning & maintaining safe home environment
What are residential homes? - Answer-•provide room & board as well as some
assistance with personal needs
•eating
, •bathing
•dressing
•laundry
•hair & nail care
•NO medical care provided
•residents must be capable of finding their way to safety unassisted in an emergency
What is home healthcare? - Answer-•Provide skilled nursing & rehab care such as PT,
OT, & speech therapy
•Personal care services, such as assistance with bathing & grooming, are also available
Differentiate between Delirium & Dementia - Answer-
Clinical manifestations of delirium⭐️
- Answer-•usually develops over 2-3 days
•usually lasts about 7 days
•very rapid & reversible
•early symptoms:
•irritability
•insomnia
•restlessness
•confusion
•loss of appetite
•later symptoms:
•hallucinations
•agitation
Risk factors for Delirium - Answer-•men age 65+
•patients with cognitive impairment
•ICU patients
•sleep deprivation
•immobility & falls
•pain & sensory overload
•dehydration & malnutrition
•sedatives, opioids, & drug interactions
•orthopedic or cardiac surgery
Nursing management of delirium - Answer-1. Prevent Delirium!!
•be aware of mess & interactions
•open blinds
•be aware of beeping & sounds
2. Early recognition
3. Treatment
4. Protect patient from harm
•encourage family & friends to stay at bedside
Drug Therapy for Delirium - Answer-Treated with Low Dose Antipsychotics
