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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When developing a plan of care for a hospitalized patient with moderate dementia, which intervention will the nurse include?

Provide complete personal hygiene for the patient

Remind the patient frequently about where they are

Encourage the client to remain in bed to promote rest

Prepare for bedside intubation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A patient is diagnosed with moderate dementia as a result of multiple strokes. During assessment of the patient, the nurse would expect....

Sleepiness

Wheelchair use

Loss of recent and long term memory

Unable to eat

Answer explanation

Loss of both recent and long-term memory is characteristic of moderate dementia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A patient is brought to the clinic by a family member who is concerned about the patient's inability to solve problems. To obtain info about the client's mental status, which question should the nurse ask the patient?

Where were you born?

Do you have feelings of sadness?

What did you have for breakfast?

How is your self image?

Answer explanation

Recent memory is decreased in dementia.

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can you best help a patient with dementia who is having a hard time?

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A patient with mild dementia has a new prescription for donepezil (Aricept). Which nursing action will be most effective in ensuring compliance with the medication?

Involving the patient's spouse in the medication routine

Setting the medications up weekly in a medication box

Texting the patient reminders to take their medications

Writing the patient a note to keep in their wallet as a medication reminder

Answer explanation

The patient will have trouble with learning new skills and forgetfulness.

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is sundowning? What can you do to help your patient who is experiencing it?

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7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Your patient with moderate dementia develops increased restlessness and agitation. What can you do to help?

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