NURS 404 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
abulia Correct Answers disturbances in executive fnx
ACE Correct Answers hospital model- acute care of the elderly
specific unit
focus on environment & independence
nurse driven protocols
daily PT start on day 1
goal to return home
acetyl cholinesterase inhibitors Correct Answers tx cognitive
sx in dementia
donepezel hydrochoride (aricept)- dissolves
rivistigmine tartrate (exelone)- PO, patch
galantamine hydrobromide (razadyne)
tacrine hydrochloride
AD changes in brain Correct Answers enlarged ventricle
atrophy
loss of white matter: memory, language
AD neuropsychiatric s/s Correct Answers agitation, depression,
aggression, delusions, hallucinations, repetitive vocalizations,
wandering
agnosia Correct Answers failure to recognize or use familiar
objects or utensils
, antimuscarinics & UI Correct Answers block Ach induced
stimulation of postganglionic muscarinic receptors on detrusor
smooth mm--> bladder contraction
aphasia Correct Answers impaired language
apraxia Correct Answers inability to perform complex motor
activities
bladder training Correct Answers used in urge & OAB
incremental voiding schedule to reduce frequency, increase
bladder capacity, restore normal bladder fnx
use relaxation, distraction, PFM contractions to resist urgency
BOOST Correct Answers transitional care model
looks at discharge planning
8Ps
assessment of preparedness
patient PASS (transition record)
teach back
pt empowerment- ok to ask qs
CAM Correct Answers 1: acute onset or fluctuating course
2: inattention
3: disorganized thinking
4: altered LOC
dx: 1&2 + either 3 or 4
abulia Correct Answers disturbances in executive fnx
ACE Correct Answers hospital model- acute care of the elderly
specific unit
focus on environment & independence
nurse driven protocols
daily PT start on day 1
goal to return home
acetyl cholinesterase inhibitors Correct Answers tx cognitive
sx in dementia
donepezel hydrochoride (aricept)- dissolves
rivistigmine tartrate (exelone)- PO, patch
galantamine hydrobromide (razadyne)
tacrine hydrochloride
AD changes in brain Correct Answers enlarged ventricle
atrophy
loss of white matter: memory, language
AD neuropsychiatric s/s Correct Answers agitation, depression,
aggression, delusions, hallucinations, repetitive vocalizations,
wandering
agnosia Correct Answers failure to recognize or use familiar
objects or utensils
, antimuscarinics & UI Correct Answers block Ach induced
stimulation of postganglionic muscarinic receptors on detrusor
smooth mm--> bladder contraction
aphasia Correct Answers impaired language
apraxia Correct Answers inability to perform complex motor
activities
bladder training Correct Answers used in urge & OAB
incremental voiding schedule to reduce frequency, increase
bladder capacity, restore normal bladder fnx
use relaxation, distraction, PFM contractions to resist urgency
BOOST Correct Answers transitional care model
looks at discharge planning
8Ps
assessment of preparedness
patient PASS (transition record)
teach back
pt empowerment- ok to ask qs
CAM Correct Answers 1: acute onset or fluctuating course
2: inattention
3: disorganized thinking
4: altered LOC
dx: 1&2 + either 3 or 4
