Cognition

Question 1

Which pt is at highest risk of developing AD?

Accepted Answer

67 y/o F w/ h/o uncontrolled HTN

Question 2

Pt cannot understand words, needs assistance w/ eating, & is incontinent. Which stage of AD is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Severe

Question 3

Cognitive impairment & intellectual loss is a normal s/o aging.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which type of dementia is caused by protein deposits in the nerve cells of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Lewy Body

Question 5

Which diagnostic tool can differentiate AD from dementia?

Accepted Answer

PET scan, Mini-Cog

Question 6

Difficulty comprehending language & oral communication.

Accepted Answer

Aphasia

Question 7

Inability to recognize objects by sight.

Accepted Answer

Visual agnosia

Question 8

Pts w/ dementia are often misdiagnosed as having:

Accepted Answer

Depression

Question 9

Which domains are included in cognitive function? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Motor function, Executive function, Language, Learning & memory, Social cognition, Complex attention

Question 10

The following interventions are appropriate when caring for a pt w/ HD except?

Accepted Answer

Avoid discussing end of life issues until the disease progresses

Question 11

Which is accurate regarding delirium?

Accepted Answer

Rapid onset

Question 12

Which are accurate regarding HD? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Abnormal movement increases as disease progresses, HD will eventually progress to dementia, Most common cause of death is PNA

Question 13

Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious thought & reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Cerebrum

Question 14

This type of dementia occurs w/ narrowing of vessels in the brain, causing decreased blood flow.

Accepted Answer

Vascular

Question 15

Inability to manipulate objects or perform purposeful acts.

Accepted Answer

Apraxia

Question 16

Which is expected in a pt dx w/ HD?

Accepted Answer

Decreased acetylcholine

Question 17

Which meds should be used w/ caution in pts w/ AD d/t increased risk for death?

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotics

Question 18

Difficulty communicating by writing.

Accepted Answer

Dysgraphia

Question 19

Pt cannot do simple math, forgets recent events, & is impatient. What stage of AD is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Mild

Question 20

When caring for a pt who is sundowning, which intervention is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Limit excessive stimuli

Question 21

Which are true regarding AD? (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Irreversible neurodegenerative brain disease, Slow progression, Death usually occurs w/in 4-8 yrs

Question 22

The nurse recognizes that other causes of dementia include: (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Alcohol abuse, Parkinsons disease, Medications

Questions 22