NU 209 FINAL EXAM WITH 100+ QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-e. all the above
True or false: Emotional detachment is a negative dissociation symptom -
ANSWER-true
True or False: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome are different disorders. -
ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-b. Americans with disabilities act
Delirium is another term for Dementia.
A. True
CORRECT ANSWERS
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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-e. all the above
True or false: Emotional detachment is a negative dissociation symptom -
ANSWER-true
True or False: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome are different disorders. -
ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-b. Americans with disabilities act
Delirium is another term for Dementia.
A. True
