Neurocognitive disorders
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed w/ "mad cow disease." The nurse should identify that the client has which of the following types of dementia?
A) Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (CJD) B) Huntingtons disease C) Parkinsons disease D) HIV infection answer: A
A nurse is selecting a dietary plan for a client who has a family history of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following plans should the nurse select to promote the clients cognitive function?
A) MIND diet B) high fiber diet C) vegan diet D) high protein diet answer: A
A nurse is caring for a client who is confused & unable to remember the time of year. The provider suspects the client has dementia. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to confirm the clients condition?
A) MRI scan B) Uric acid test C) platelet count D) electroencephalogram (EEG) answer: A
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as at risk for developing delirium?
A) a 25 year old client who has alcohol use disorder B) a 20 year old client who consumed excessive amounts of alcohol C) a 14 year old adolescent who has received an immunization D) an 85 year old client who has a urinary tract infection answer: D
A nurse is caring for a client & the provider suspects the client might have frontotemporal lobar degeneration dementia. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to confirm this diagnosis?
A) biopsy B) ECG C) position emission tomography D) computed tomography answer: D
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of music therapy for clients who have Alzheimers disease. Which of the following information should the nurse identify as the purpose of music therapy?
A) calms the brain B) evokes memories C) decreases depression D) loosens amyloid plaques in the brain answer: B
A nurse is caring for a client & the provider suspects the client has Alzheimers disease. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to confirm the client's condition?
A) electroencephalogram B) positron emission tomography C) BUN level D) WBC count level answer: B
A nurse is providing teaching to the caregiver of a client who is in the moderate stage of Alzheimers disease. Which of the following client findings should the nurse inform the caregiver to expect at this stage?
A) forgetting the day of the week B) problems communicating C) difficulty getting dressed D) leaving the stove turned on answer: C
A nurse is speaking w/ the caregiver of a client who has dementia about including omega-3 fatty acids in the clients diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
A) fruits w/ seeds B) chicken C) red meat D) leafy vegetables answer: D
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A) hallucinations B) agnosia C) amnesia D) confabulation answer: A
A nurse is planning a music therapy activity for a group of clients who have dementia. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the purpose for this activity?
A) improve social skills B) increase physical activity C) improve speech D) improve appetite answer: D
A nurse is caring for a client who has Huntingtons disease dementia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A) impulsive behaviors B) apathy C) shuffling gait D) depressed mood answer: A
A home health nurse is determining the needs of a client who lives at home & has dementia. Which of the following is the priority for the nurse to assess?
A) labels on rooms B) social stimulation C) supervision D) eating patterns answer: C
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse indicate to the nurse the client is in the mild stage of the disease?
A) loss of bladder control B) difficulty planning C) wandering at night D) inability to write answer: B
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimers disease & require assistance w/ bathing & getting dressed in the morning. The nurse should identify that the client is in which of the following stages of the disease?
A) mild B) moderate C) severe D) terminal answer: B
A nurse at a community center is providing an inservice to a group of residents about decreasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease by consuming foods high in flavanol. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) oranges B) peaches C) apples D) bananas answer: A
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. The client had a CT scan of the head that indicates amyloid plaques. The nurse should identify that the client has which of the following types of dementia?
A) prion disease B) traumatic brain injury C) Alzheimers disease D) frontotemporal lobar degeneration answer: C
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A) shuffling gait B) sundowning C) rapid eye movement during sleep D) tremors answer: D
A nurse is preparing a presentation on Huntington's disease dementia to a group of staff members. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the etiology of this disorder?
A) substance use disorder B) chemical exposure C) consuming contaminated beef D) a gene located on chromosome 4 answer: D
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has been newly diagnosed w/ Huntingtons disease dementia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) this condition is a result of your previous brain injury B) severe motor function loss occurs within five years C) you will experience involuntary jerking motions D) you contracted this condition from consuming contaminated beef answer: C
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A) unable to remember the name of a local restaurant B) misplacing keys C) forgetting appointment date D) inability to manage finances answer: D
A nurse is working in an urgent care clinic is obtaining a history from a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a cause of this disorder?
A) vitamin deficiencies B) advanced age C) Azlheimers disease D) overhydration answer: A
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