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BSNC 1000 FINAL EXAM 400 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which age-related cognitive change is most likely responsible for occasional
forgetfulness with independent ADLs?
A. early onset dementia
B. impaired in neurocognitive domain
C. loss of ability to learn new skills
D. Progressive slowing of information processing - ANSWER-B. impaired in neurocognitive
domain
QUESTION: Someone with vascular dementia is unable to manage finances and gets lose. The
most likely cause of these symptoms is?
A. Disruption of blood flow to areas responsible for memory and judgement
B. Progressive loss of motor function
C. Excessive dopamine production
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D. Increased intracranial pressure - ANSWER-A. Disruption of blood flow to areas responsible
for memory and judgement
QUESTION: Which of the following signs indicates cognitive decline needing further assessment
in an older adult?
A. Isn't aware of the year when asked, "What year is it"
B. Cannot remember what he had for dinner the evening before
C. Can't find his glasses, which are on top of his head.
D. Tell the nurse he isn't sleeping well. - ANSWER-A. Isn't aware of the year when asked, "What
year is it"
QUESTION: Which nursing consideration is most appropriate for managing osteoporosis with
coexisting atherosclerosis complication?
A. encourage a high-sodium diet to support calcium absorption
B. prioritize corticosteriods use to reduce inflammation
C. monitor for risk of fall and medication interactions that may worsen bone loss
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D. delay physical activity to avoid cardiac strain - ANSWER-C. monitor for risk of fall and
medication interactions that may worsen bone loss
QUESTION: A person's cough produces pale, viscous exudate with large numbers of leukocytes.
This is considered ______ exudate?
A. Serous
B. Fibrinous
C. Purulent
D. Sanguineous - ANSWER-C. Purulent
Q; While teaching a postmenopausal women about osteoporsis, which would indicate a need
for further teaching?
A. "I'll include more calcium-rich foods in my diet."
B. "I'll start weight bearing exercises like walking."
C. " I'll drink soda daily to get extra energy for exercise."
D. " I'll limit caffeine and alcohol intake." - ANSWER-C. " I'll drink soda daily to get extra energy
for exercise."
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QUESTION: Which risk factor is most strongly associated with development of osteoporosis?
A. high-impact exercise
B. post menopausal status
C. excessive protein intake
D. Frequent sun exposure - ANSWER-B. post menopausal status
QUESTION: What would you tell a client about their upcoming cholesterol testing?
A. a higher level of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease
B. high level of total cholesterol are associated with low risk
C. a lower level of LDL is associated with a higher risk of atherosclerosis
D. increase in any cholesterol type leads to an increased risk of disease - ANSWER-A. a higher
level of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease
QUESTION: Strategies to slow the further development of atherosclerosis may include all the
following, except:
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BSNC 1000 FINAL EXAM 400 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which age-related cognitive change is most likely responsible for occasional
forgetfulness with independent ADLs?
A. early onset dementia
B. impaired in neurocognitive domain
C. loss of ability to learn new skills
D. Progressive slowing of information processing - ANSWER-B. impaired in neurocognitive
domain
QUESTION: Someone with vascular dementia is unable to manage finances and gets lose. The
most likely cause of these symptoms is?
A. Disruption of blood flow to areas responsible for memory and judgement
B. Progressive loss of motor function
C. Excessive dopamine production
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D. Increased intracranial pressure - ANSWER-A. Disruption of blood flow to areas responsible
for memory and judgement
QUESTION: Which of the following signs indicates cognitive decline needing further assessment
in an older adult?
A. Isn't aware of the year when asked, "What year is it"
B. Cannot remember what he had for dinner the evening before
C. Can't find his glasses, which are on top of his head.
D. Tell the nurse he isn't sleeping well. - ANSWER-A. Isn't aware of the year when asked, "What
year is it"
QUESTION: Which nursing consideration is most appropriate for managing osteoporosis with
coexisting atherosclerosis complication?
A. encourage a high-sodium diet to support calcium absorption
B. prioritize corticosteriods use to reduce inflammation
C. monitor for risk of fall and medication interactions that may worsen bone loss
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D. delay physical activity to avoid cardiac strain - ANSWER-C. monitor for risk of fall and
medication interactions that may worsen bone loss
QUESTION: A person's cough produces pale, viscous exudate with large numbers of leukocytes.
This is considered ______ exudate?
A. Serous
B. Fibrinous
C. Purulent
D. Sanguineous - ANSWER-C. Purulent
Q; While teaching a postmenopausal women about osteoporsis, which would indicate a need
for further teaching?
A. "I'll include more calcium-rich foods in my diet."
B. "I'll start weight bearing exercises like walking."
C. " I'll drink soda daily to get extra energy for exercise."
D. " I'll limit caffeine and alcohol intake." - ANSWER-C. " I'll drink soda daily to get extra energy
for exercise."
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QUESTION: Which risk factor is most strongly associated with development of osteoporosis?
A. high-impact exercise
B. post menopausal status
C. excessive protein intake
D. Frequent sun exposure - ANSWER-B. post menopausal status
QUESTION: What would you tell a client about their upcoming cholesterol testing?
A. a higher level of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease
B. high level of total cholesterol are associated with low risk
C. a lower level of LDL is associated with a higher risk of atherosclerosis
D. increase in any cholesterol type leads to an increased risk of disease - ANSWER-A. a higher
level of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease
QUESTION: Strategies to slow the further development of atherosclerosis may include all the
following, except:
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