Ronald Reagan
Perry Como
Muhammad Ali
Michael J. Fox
Norman Rockwell
100
This term describes the inability to recognize objects
Agnosis
100
Nurses have a role as patients’ advocate to help families understand their loved ones disease process. A family member asks the nurse regarding the difference between delirium and dementia. Which of the following is the best response that the nurse should provide the family member? A. Delirium is part of the aging process and is normal. B. Dementia and delirium are the same thing and there is nothing to worry about C. Delirium is chronic disorder of cognition while dementia is acute and will go away once patient is assessed properly in regards to cognitive function D. Delirium is an acute disorder of cognition that affects functional independence while dementia, is a progressive life-limiting disorder that erase memory and the person’s usual way of being in the world.
D. Delirium is an acute disorder of cognition that affects functional independence while dementia, is a progressive life-limiting disorder that erase memory and the person’s usual way of being in the world.
100
What changes in the older adult should NOT alert caregivers of a mood disorder (depression)? A. Appetite B. Anhedonia C. Euphoria D. Fatigue E. All of the above
C. Euphoria
100
As a person ages, cells of the spinal cord: A. Increase in number B. Decrease in number C. Remain the same D. Is dependent on other variables
B. Decrease in number
100
The peripheral nervous system consists of: a. Cerebral cortex b. Cerebellum c. Cranial nerves d. Spinal cord
c. Cranial nerves
200
Anomia is: A. Loss of sleep B. Affects the ability to name an object C. Normal part of aging D. Inability to recognize objects
B. Affects the ability to name an object
200
How is delirium different from dementia?
Delirium has a quicker onset
200
True or False The occipital lobes integrate sensory information such as taste, pain, and temperature
False
200
A group of symptoms and signs in which there are variable combinations of tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and a disturbance in gait and posture
Parkinsonism
200
Mental status includes: a. Level of consciousness b. Appearance and behavior c. Cognitive ability d. Substance abuse e. All of the above
E. All the above
300
What are normal signs of aging in regards to 1. REM sleep, 2. pain threshold, 3. reaction time, 4. responses, and 5. deep tendon reflexes.
1. Increase in loss of REM sleep 2. Increase pain threshold 3. Increase reaction time 4. Slower responses 5. Some deep tendon reflexes absent
300
Which of the following is not a type of dementia? A. Lewy Body B. Vascular C. Frontotemporal D. Delirium
D. Delirium
300
The temporal lobes are responsible for : A. Language B. Memory C. Hearing and perception and recognition D. All of the above
D. All of the above
300
PD is related to the loss of these cells situated deep in the midbrain in the substantia nigra
Dopaminergic cells
300
Which is NOT a type of dementia? a. Alzheimer’s disease b. Amnesic c. Vascular d. Frontotemporal lobe
B. Amnesic
400
Select all that apply: A newly admitted patient has Alzheimer’s disease. What are the possible treatments that a nurse should perform for more efficient care? A. Individualized care B. Provide meaningful activities C. Avoid stress D. Do not give rest breaks in between an activity
A. Individualized care B. Provide meaningful activities C. Avoid stress
400
There are __ stages of dementia. A. 0 B. 2 C. 3 D. 9
C. 3
400
Anxiety may be: A. Primary disorder or symptom of depression B. A result from delusions, hallucination, or functional impairment C. Minimized by reducing stress levels, or enhancing feelings of trust and safety D. A & B E. All of the above
E. All of the above
400
How many types of generalized seizures are there? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
D. 6
500
A patient in a hospital setting has a strong possibility of getting a feed tubing due to his refusal of food. What interventions should the nurse do to prevent the patient from getting a food tubing in place? Select all that apply: A. Educate the caregiver to make eye to eye contact with patient B. Chat with patient: make eating an important and pleasurable component of long term institutional care C. Give the patient multi-vitamins capsules to fill in vitamins and minerals in the body D. Tell the patient that he does not have to eat if he does not want to and food tubing is his best option
A. Educate the caregiver to make eye to eye contact with patient B. Chat with patient: make eating an important and pleasurable component of long term institutional care
500
The term used to describe the inability to carry out learned and purposeful movements.
Apraxia
500
The function of the frontal lobes include: A. Judgement and problem solving and executive function B. Impulse control and reasoning C. Language and motor function D. All of the above
D. All of the above
500
If a patient has a seizure, the most important responsibility of the nurse is to...
Prevent injury of the patient
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