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Chapter 14- Impaired Cognitive Function- Delirium

Nursing For Wellness in Older Adults 6th Edition by Carol Miller

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Chapter 14- Impaired Cognitive Function- Delirium

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

 

1. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for the management of delirium?
  A) Giving the patient low-dose oxygenation and maintaining his or her fluid and electrolyte balance
  B) Reducing noise and placing familiar objects in the patient’s environment
  C) Giving the patient a clock, a watch, and calendars to provide the patient with temporal orientation.
  D) Providing psychological support through cognitive and social stimulation

 

 

2. A nurse is conducting a class at a senior citizens’ center on factors that protect against dementia. Which of the following statements by an older adult in the class indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
  A) “Engaging in exercise will not help prevent symptoms of dementia.”
  B) “Taking vitamin C, vitamin E, and fish oil will help preserve my thinking processes.”
  C) “Engaging in social activities that have meaning to me will help prevent dementia.”
  D) “I’ve heard there are studies that now say the statin drugs help prevent dementia.”

 

 

3. Which of the following statements about cholinesterase inhibitors is true?
  A) Exelon (Rivastigmine) is more likely to interact with other drugs and may be poorly tolerated.
  B) Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite can be prevented or reduced by starting with a low dose.
  C) Galantamine (Reminyl) is effective only for behavioral symptoms with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.
  D) Older adults should have a “drug holiday” with the cholinesterase inhibitors to improve their functioning.

 

 

4. Which of the following are examples of appropriate communication techniques for dealing effectively with people with dementia?
  A) Ask open-ended questions so the person feels he or she can make choices.
  B) For people in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, talk as you would to a child.
  C) Maintain good eye contact and use a relaxed and smiling approach.
  D) When the person forgets something, remind him or her not to forget next time.

 

Answer Key

 

1. A
2. A
3. B
4. C

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