Geri (Exam 2) EXAM (updated 2025)
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Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026 Geri
(Exam 2) Study Guide
What data should the nurse expect during an assessment of an elderly patient
diagnosed with moderate dementia?
A. Loss of recent and long-term memory
B. Excessive nighttime sleeping
C. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculation
D. Inability to che and swallow food Correct Answer: A
A patient with Alzheimer's disease is expressing frustration because of difficulty
verbalizing needs. Which communication strategy should the nurse choose?
A. Finish the patient's sentences so as to minimize anxiety
B. Ask open-ended questions to allow adequate time for answers
C. Ask simple questions, focusing on one topic at a time
D. Adapt the communication to the apparent age represented by the patient's
behavior Correct Answer: C
The nurse is panning home care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease. Which
intervention should the nurse plan first?
A. Tour the home with family to identify and resolve safety issues.
,B. Schedule frequent time alone to reduce anxiety and stress.
C. Plan many activities to improve the client's attention and memory
C. Promote moderate exercise prior to bedtime to induce a restful sleep Correct
Answer: A
When providing community health care teaching regarding the early warning
signs of Alzheimer's disease, which signs should the nurse advise family members
to report? (Select all the apply)
A. Problems performing basic calculations such as counting change from a
purchase.
B. Becoming lost when in a familiar environment.
C. Misplacing objects such as car keys in spite of designating a place for them
D. Difficulty operation a new piece of technology such as a DVD player
E. Forgetting the name of someone who was introduced a week ago Correct
Answer: A,B
A patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease has been receiving donepezil
(Aricept) for 2 months. What data indicates that the expected outcome has
been achieved?
A. Increased muscle strength and tone
B. Maintained ability to solve simple problems.
C. Improved sense of well-being and happiness
D. Decreased episodes of urinary incontinence. Correct Answer: B
, A patient with early-stage Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the surgical unit for
a skin biopsy. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
A. Risk for Impaired Physical Mobility r/t progression of disability.
B. Impaired Skin Integrity r/t immobility and impaired nutrition
C. Potential for Injury r/t chronic confusion and physical deficits
D. Social Isolation r/t personality and behavior changes Correct Answer: C
A patient with Alzheimer's Disease stated she saw her grandmother through a
window. After the nurse told her that this person was not her grandmother, the
patients became upset and attempted to leave the unit. How should the nurse
respond?
A. You are an older person and your grandmother couldn't still be living!
B. If you leaven you will miss seeing your grandmother who is in your room
C. You are not permitted ti get on the elevator
D. Let's go in your room and you can tell me about your grandmother. Correct
Answer: D
The nurse makes a nursing diagnosis on Ineffective Individual Coping r/t
decreased activity tolerance for a home care patients with lumbar compression
fractures. which patient outcomes indicate that interventions have been
effective?
A. Appetite and weight have increased.
B. Sleep and pain medication use have increased
Questions & Answers | Latest Already
Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026 Geri
(Exam 2) Study Guide
What data should the nurse expect during an assessment of an elderly patient
diagnosed with moderate dementia?
A. Loss of recent and long-term memory
B. Excessive nighttime sleeping
C. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculation
D. Inability to che and swallow food Correct Answer: A
A patient with Alzheimer's disease is expressing frustration because of difficulty
verbalizing needs. Which communication strategy should the nurse choose?
A. Finish the patient's sentences so as to minimize anxiety
B. Ask open-ended questions to allow adequate time for answers
C. Ask simple questions, focusing on one topic at a time
D. Adapt the communication to the apparent age represented by the patient's
behavior Correct Answer: C
The nurse is panning home care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease. Which
intervention should the nurse plan first?
A. Tour the home with family to identify and resolve safety issues.
,B. Schedule frequent time alone to reduce anxiety and stress.
C. Plan many activities to improve the client's attention and memory
C. Promote moderate exercise prior to bedtime to induce a restful sleep Correct
Answer: A
When providing community health care teaching regarding the early warning
signs of Alzheimer's disease, which signs should the nurse advise family members
to report? (Select all the apply)
A. Problems performing basic calculations such as counting change from a
purchase.
B. Becoming lost when in a familiar environment.
C. Misplacing objects such as car keys in spite of designating a place for them
D. Difficulty operation a new piece of technology such as a DVD player
E. Forgetting the name of someone who was introduced a week ago Correct
Answer: A,B
A patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease has been receiving donepezil
(Aricept) for 2 months. What data indicates that the expected outcome has
been achieved?
A. Increased muscle strength and tone
B. Maintained ability to solve simple problems.
C. Improved sense of well-being and happiness
D. Decreased episodes of urinary incontinence. Correct Answer: B
, A patient with early-stage Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the surgical unit for
a skin biopsy. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
A. Risk for Impaired Physical Mobility r/t progression of disability.
B. Impaired Skin Integrity r/t immobility and impaired nutrition
C. Potential for Injury r/t chronic confusion and physical deficits
D. Social Isolation r/t personality and behavior changes Correct Answer: C
A patient with Alzheimer's Disease stated she saw her grandmother through a
window. After the nurse told her that this person was not her grandmother, the
patients became upset and attempted to leave the unit. How should the nurse
respond?
A. You are an older person and your grandmother couldn't still be living!
B. If you leaven you will miss seeing your grandmother who is in your room
C. You are not permitted ti get on the elevator
D. Let's go in your room and you can tell me about your grandmother. Correct
Answer: D
The nurse makes a nursing diagnosis on Ineffective Individual Coping r/t
decreased activity tolerance for a home care patients with lumbar compression
fractures. which patient outcomes indicate that interventions have been
effective?
A. Appetite and weight have increased.
B. Sleep and pain medication use have increased
