NUR 212 exam 2 2026 Questions and
Answers
compare and contrast dementia vs delerium - Correct answer-delerium: develops
abrupty (hours or days). It is a medical emergency. Usually caused by an
underlying illness
s/s- agitation, hallucinations, delusions
Dementia- develops over a long period of time
Family education w/ dementia - Correct answer-Ensure safety (restrict car, oven,
fire, etc)
monitoring I+Os
support ind in adls
dementia meds - Correct answer-Donezepil- used for all stages
rivastigmine- transdermal best for mild-mod
galantamine- mild-mod
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, NMDA- used after cholinestrase , inhibitors for mod-severe, normlize the levels of
glutamate, DO NOT USE with renal impairment
Appropriate interventions for delerium - Correct answer-administer meds but be
careful with benzos they can make it worse
meet physical needs
orienting objects ( clocks and calanders)
maintain fl and nutrition
treat the underlying cause and symptoms
Late stage dementia - Correct answer-lose ability to respond to their environemtn/
carry out convos/ control movements
confabulation - Correct answer-a memory when a person unintentionally recalls
false or distorted memories and believes them to be acurate
ex. taking a trip they never took
interventions for a suicidal patient - Correct answer-use and count plastic utensils
no private room door needs to be open
jump/hang proof bathrooms
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Answers
compare and contrast dementia vs delerium - Correct answer-delerium: develops
abrupty (hours or days). It is a medical emergency. Usually caused by an
underlying illness
s/s- agitation, hallucinations, delusions
Dementia- develops over a long period of time
Family education w/ dementia - Correct answer-Ensure safety (restrict car, oven,
fire, etc)
monitoring I+Os
support ind in adls
dementia meds - Correct answer-Donezepil- used for all stages
rivastigmine- transdermal best for mild-mod
galantamine- mild-mod
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, NMDA- used after cholinestrase , inhibitors for mod-severe, normlize the levels of
glutamate, DO NOT USE with renal impairment
Appropriate interventions for delerium - Correct answer-administer meds but be
careful with benzos they can make it worse
meet physical needs
orienting objects ( clocks and calanders)
maintain fl and nutrition
treat the underlying cause and symptoms
Late stage dementia - Correct answer-lose ability to respond to their environemtn/
carry out convos/ control movements
confabulation - Correct answer-a memory when a person unintentionally recalls
false or distorted memories and believes them to be acurate
ex. taking a trip they never took
interventions for a suicidal patient - Correct answer-use and count plastic utensils
no private room door needs to be open
jump/hang proof bathrooms
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