PMH Exam 3 Practice
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PMH Exam 3 Practice Questions & Answers
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which statement made by the primary caregiver of a pt diagnosed with dementia
demonstrates accurate understanding of providing the pt with a safe environment
a. the local PD know that he has wandered off before
b. I keep the noise level low in the house
c. we've installed locks on the outside doors
d. our telephone number is always attached to the inside of his shirt pocket - ✔✔✔-c
which statement made by a family member tends to support a diagnosis of delirium
rather than dementia
a. she was fine last night but this morning she was confused
b. dad doesn't seem to recognize us anymore
c. she’s convinced that snakes come into her room at night
d. he can't remember when to take his pills or whether he’s bathed - ✔✔✔-a
when considering the Patho responsible for both delirium and dementia, which
intervention is appropriate for delirium specifically
a. assist with needs r/t nutrition, elimination, hydration and personal hygiene
b. monitor neuro status on an ongoing basis
c. place identification bracelet on pt
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d. give one simple direction at a time in a respectful tone of voice - ✔✔✔-b
what side effects should the nurse monitor for when caring for a patient prescribed
donepezil? SATA
a. insomnia
b. constipation
c. bradycardia
d. signs of dizziness
e. reports of HA - ✔✔✔-a,c,d,e
what is the rationale for providing a patient dx with dementia easily accessible finger
foods throughout the day
a. increases input throughout the day
b. the person may be anorexic
c. assist with monitoring food intake
d. helps prevent constipation - ✔✔✔-a
Ophelia, a 69-year-old retired nurse, attends a reunion of her former coworkers. Ophelia
is concerned because she usually knows everyone, and she cannot recognize faces
today. A registered nurse colleague recognizes Ophelia's distress and "introduces"
Ophelia to those attending. The nurse practitioner recognizes that Ophelia seems to
have a deficit in:
a. Lower-level cognitive domain
b. Delirium threshold
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,PMH
PMH Exam 3 Practice Questions & Answers
Latest Update.
which statement made by the primary caregiver of a pt diagnosed with dementia
demonstrates accurate understanding of providing the pt with a safe environment
a. the local PD know that he has wandered off before
b. I keep the noise level low in the house
c. we've installed locks on the outside doors
d. our telephone number is always attached to the inside of his shirt pocket - ✔✔✔-c
which statement made by a family member tends to support a diagnosis of delirium
rather than dementia
a. she was fine last night but this morning she was confused
b. dad doesn't seem to recognize us anymore
c. she’s convinced that snakes come into her room at night
d. he can't remember when to take his pills or whether he’s bathed - ✔✔✔-a
when considering the Patho responsible for both delirium and dementia, which
intervention is appropriate for delirium specifically
a. assist with needs r/t nutrition, elimination, hydration and personal hygiene
b. monitor neuro status on an ongoing basis
c. place identification bracelet on pt
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d. give one simple direction at a time in a respectful tone of voice - ✔✔✔-b
what side effects should the nurse monitor for when caring for a patient prescribed
donepezil? SATA
a. insomnia
b. constipation
c. bradycardia
d. signs of dizziness
e. reports of HA - ✔✔✔-a,c,d,e
what is the rationale for providing a patient dx with dementia easily accessible finger
foods throughout the day
a. increases input throughout the day
b. the person may be anorexic
c. assist with monitoring food intake
d. helps prevent constipation - ✔✔✔-a
Ophelia, a 69-year-old retired nurse, attends a reunion of her former coworkers. Ophelia
is concerned because she usually knows everyone, and she cannot recognize faces
today. A registered nurse colleague recognizes Ophelia's distress and "introduces"
Ophelia to those attending. The nurse practitioner recognizes that Ophelia seems to
have a deficit in:
a. Lower-level cognitive domain
b. Delirium threshold
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