Question 1

What assessment finding would be indicative of delirium?

Accepted Answer

A)  The onset of the behavior was rapid. 
B)  There is no change in the level of consciousness. 
C)  The absence of disorientation. 
D)  The absence of hallucinations. 
A)  The onset of the behavior was rapid. 
B)  There is no change in the level of consciousness. 
C)  The absence of disorientation. 
D)  The absence of hallucinations.

Question 2

The nurse reading the history of a newly admitted 88-year-old man with dementia sees that this resident is prone to catastrophic reactions. What behavior does the nurse expect to see in the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive emotional reactions 
B)  Combativeness with little stimulus 
C)  Displays of self-destructive behaviors 
D)  Displays of public exposure or sexual advances 
A)  Excessive emotional reactions 
B)  Combativeness with little stimulus 
C)  Displays of self-destructive behaviors 
D)  Displays of public exposure or sexual advances

Question 3

In what ways can a nurse help a person with dementia maintain orientation? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Consistently calling the patient by name, usually the first name 
B)  Referring the patient to a calendar to note special events 
C)  Reminding the patient about the time of day by pointing to the clock 
D)  Calmly taking the patient to an appointment without explanation 
E)  Reminding the patient of her or his whereabouts frequently 
A)  Consistently calling the patient by name, usually the first name 
B)  Referring the patient to a calendar to note special events 
C)  Reminding the patient about the time of day by pointing to the clock 
D)  Calmly taking the patient to an appointment without explanation 
E)  Reminding the patient of her or his whereabouts frequently

Question 4

The nurse in an extended-care facility finds an 86-year-old female resident in tears and her hearing aids on the floor. The resident says, "I'll just be deaf! I can't stand those things in my ears! All I can hear is static, hums, and whistles!" What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Everybody says that. I'm going to put these back in the box in your bedside table." 
B)  "Those are very expensive pieces of equipment. Because you paid for them, it seems to me to just be good sense to use them." 
C)  "Let's put them back in. You'll get used to them in a few days." 
D)  "It's frustrating to have something not work. Let me help you replace them and after 10 minutes, I'll help you take them out." 
A)  "Everybody says that. I'm going to put these back in the box in your bedside table." 
B)  "Those are very expensive pieces of equipment. Because you paid for them, it seems to me to just be good sense to use them." 
C)  "Let's put them back in. You'll get used to them in a few days." 
D)  "It's frustrating to have something not work. Let me help you replace them and after 10 minutes, I'll help you take them out."

Question 5

The center for speech located in the brain is the __________ area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The center for speech located in the...

Question 6

The nurse instructs a hearing-impaired patient on some methods to improve communication, which include __________. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  informing others of the hearing deficit 
B)  focusing on the speaker 
C)  facing the speaker 
D)  requesting the speaker to shout if necessary 
E)  asking the speaker to repeat what is not clear 
A)  informing others of the hearing deficit 
B)  focusing on the speaker 
C)  facing the speaker 
D)  requesting the speaker to shout if necessary 
E)  asking the speaker to repeat what is not clear

Question 7

A nurse is teaching a family member about her mother's memory loss. Which teaching points would be included in the teaching regarding memory loss? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases with age 
B)  Decreases in a person with more education 
C)  Increases with the use of antihistamines 
D)  Decreases with the use of vitamin A 
E)  Decreases in persons who have many varied memories 
A)  Increases with age 
B)  Decreases in a person with more education 
C)  Increases with the use of antihistamines 
D)  Decreases with the use of vitamin A 
E)  Decreases in persons who have many varied memories

Question 8

How should the nurse approach a patient who has profound hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knock on the door before entering. 
B)  Touch the patient on the hand to gain attention. 
C)  Give the patient a list of interventions that the nurse plans to perform. 
D)  Speak in a higher tone of voice. 
A)  Knock on the door before entering. 
B)  Touch the patient on the hand to gain attention. 
C)  Give the patient a list of interventions that the nurse plans to perform. 
D)  Speak in a higher tone of voice.

What assessment finding would be indicative of delirium?

The nurse reading the history of a newly admitted 88-year-old man with dementia sees that this resident is prone to catastrophic reactions. What behavior does the nurse expect to see in the patient?

In what ways can a nurse help a person with dementia maintain orientation? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse in an extended-care facility finds an 86-year-old female resident in tears and her hearing aids on the floor. The resident says, "I'll just be deaf! I can't stand those things in my ears! All I can hear is static, hums, and whistles!" What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?

The center for speech located in the brain is the __________ area.

The nurse instructs a hearing-impaired patient on some methods to improve communication, which include __________. (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is teaching a family member about her mother's memory loss. Which teaching points would be included in the teaching regarding memory loss? (Select all that apply.)

How should the nurse approach a patient who has profound hearing loss?

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Exam 10: Cognition and Perception

What assessment finding would be indicative of delirium?

The nurse reading the history of a newly admitted 88-year-old man with dementia sees that this resident is prone to catastrophic reactions. What behavior does the nurse expect to see in the patient?

In what ways can a nurse help a person with dementia maintain orientation? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse in an extended-care facility finds an 86-year-old female resident in tears and her hearing aids on the floor. The resident says, "I'll just be deaf! I can't stand those things in my ears! All I can hear is static, hums, and whistles!" What would be the most helpful response by the nurse?

The center for speech located in the brain is the __________ area.

The nurse instructs a hearing-impaired patient on some methods to improve communication, which include __________. (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is teaching a family member about her mother's memory loss. Which teaching points would be included in the teaching regarding memory loss? (Select all that apply.)

How should the nurse approach a patient who has profound hearing loss?

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating With Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment of Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Self-Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-Of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

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