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