Chapter 72, Caring for Clients with Dementia

Chapter 72, Caring for Clients with Dementia

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1.	Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when assessing clients with schizophrenia?
	A)	Disturbances in behavior	C)	Positive and negative symptoms
	B)	Memory loss	D)	Depression
	Ans: A Difficulty: Easy

Which of the following is the result of progressive deterioration of the brain?

A) Delirium B) Alzheimer’s disease C) Meningitis D) Encephalitis

Ans: B

Difficulty: Easy

3.	Why is it important for the nurse to redirect a schizophrenic client’s focus to what is real in the “here and now” when a client dwells on delusions?
	A)	To share the client’s hallucination
	B)	To validate the client’s delusional thinking
	C)	To interrupt the client’s delusional thinking
	D)	To administer antipsychotic drugs as prescribed
	Ans: C Difficulty: Moderate

4.	Why should a nurse not touch a client with schizophrenia without warning?
	A)	It frightens the client.	C)	It disorients the client.
	B)	It generates a violent response.	D)	It generates anxiety in the client.
	Ans: B Difficulty: Moderate

5.	Which of the following helps the nurse to provide positive reinforcement in a client with schizophrenia?
	A)	Explain the importance of hygiene.
	B)	Direct the client to care for himself or herself.
	C)	Encourage exercises.
	D)	Appreciate any worthy accomplishments.
	Ans: D Difficulty: Easy

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