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Geri (Exam 2) EXAM (updated 2025)
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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 Ans: — 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 Ans: — 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 Ans: — A
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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
Ans: — 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. Ans: — 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 Ans: — C
A patient with Alzheimer's Disease stated she saw her
grandmother through a window. After the nurse told her that this
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Geri (Exam 2) EXAM (updated 2025)
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 Ans: — 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 Ans: — 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 Ans: — A
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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
Ans: — 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. Ans: — 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 Ans: — C
A patient with Alzheimer's Disease stated she saw her
grandmother through a window. After the nurse told her that this
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