Alzheimer - Diagnosis

Question 1 of 10

A married couple is talking with a nurse about the wife’s diagnosis of dementia. Since becoming ill, the wife has not been able to take on her responsibilities at home and her husband now performs most of the cooking and cleaning, in addition to yard work and paying bills. The husband complains to the nurse that he feels tired and the illness is putting a strain on their relationship. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?

I will talk to your wife and see if she can try to help out more around the house

If you like, I can refer you to our hospital chaplain to discuss these issues

Try to give your wife a little more time, because things will get better for her

You would benefit from some additional help and support from family or friends

Question 2 of 10

A 14-year-old teen has been hospitalized for acute exacerbation of ADHD symptoms. The nurse tries to help the client to engage with others on the unit. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for supporting social interaction for this client?

Help the child join a structured game with other children

Bring the client to sit with another teen who is playing a video game

Avoid social interactions until the ADHD symptoms are under control

Have the client sit and talk with another client in a one-to-one setting

Question 3 of 10

Which medical condition has been shown to cause dementia in some adults?

Trichomonas

Varicella

Lyme disease

Tuberculosis

Question 4 of 10

A family whose father has Alzheimer’s disease is struggling with keeping their parent safe at home. The nurse can suggest which of the following strategies?

Keep a working fire extinguisher within close reach on a counter or table

Remove dangerous items, such as guns or weapons

Try to help the person stay in one or two rooms of the house

Leave the lights on in the house at night

Question 5 of 10

A client with Alzheimer’s disease has been transferred to the medical unit accompanied by the spouse. The client is cognitively impaired and confused. The nurse assigns the client a room with low lighting near the nurse’s station. Which of the following best explains the reason for this room assignment?

The client is a fall risk and must be near the nurse's station for safety

The client's medications may cause photophobia

The client benefits from the noise and camaraderie at the nurse's station

The client's treatments have most likely caused hearing loss

Question 6 of 10

A 9-year-old child has been diagnosed with ADHD and is acting impulsively with hyperactivity. Which developmental activity would most likely be difficult for this child to achieve?

Social interaction and making friends

Talking to different groups of people

Finding creative solutions to problems

Performing in gym classes and at sports

Question 7 of 10

A nurse is helping a client who has been developing dementia. The client expresses fears about his condition to the nurse. Which nursing interventions would be most appropriate in this case? Select all that apply.

Use simple, short words

Gently provide assistance with communication when needed

Avoid activities that tax the client's memory

Support and reassure the client

Help orient the client to reality

Question 8 of 10

A nurse is caring for an older adult who is experiencing wasting and malnutrition as a result of dementia. The client’s daughter asks the nurse about giving her mother a nutritional shake. Which response from the nurse is accurate?

You can supplement your mother's food intake with a nutritional shake to add after a meal

You should not use nutritional shakes; they do not provide enough calories or nutrients

You should substitute your mother's meals with a nutritional shake instead

Nutritional shakes are typically only used for weight loss, which does not apply in this situation

Question 9 of 10

A nurse is working with a family who home schools their three children and also cares for an aging parent with Alzheimer’s in the home. Which statement by the family best indicates that they are considering the needs of the older adult who is receiving care in the home?

"Grandma typically doesn't need much help from us so it should work out"

"We will see how it goes, we may need to hire help"

"We are going to have the children take care of their Grandma to teach them life skills"

"We plan to have Grandma teach the children math"

Question 10 of 10

The parents of a child with autism talk with a nurse about their feelings of being overwhelmed in caring for their child. They state that they do not get a break from their child, the child’s needs are almost more than they can handle, and they are considering divorce. Which of the following initial responses from the nurse is most appropriate?

You may want to talk with a respite provider who can occasionally care for your child

You can look up several inpatient placement centers online for information about childcare

Please do not get a divorce over this. There has to be another solution

You may want to consider taking a vacation away together without your child to help with your stress levels

Alzheimer – Diagnosis

The 5 A’s

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Alzheimer – Diagnosis

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