Final Exam: NR326/ NR 326 (NEW 2023/
2024) Mental Health Nursing Exam|
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QUESTION
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Mrs. G., who has NCD (neurocognitive disorder) due to Alzheimer's disease, has trouble
sleeping and wanders around at night. Which of the following nursing actions would be best to
promote sleep in Mrs. G.?
Answer:
Ensure that Mrs. G. gets regular physical exercise during the day.
QUESTION
The night nurse finds Mrs. G., a client with Alzheimer's disease, wandering the hallway at 4 a.m.
and trying to open the door to the side yard. Which statement by the nurse probably reflects the
most accurate assessment of the situation?
Answer:
"This is the patio door, Mrs. G. Are you looking for the bathroom?"
QUESTION
Which of the following factors is not associated with increased incidence of NCD
(neurocognitive disorder) due to Alzheimer's disease?
Answer:
Multiple small strokes
QUESTION
Mr. Stone is a client in the hospital with a diagnosis of vascular NCD (neurocognitive disorder).
In explaining this disorder to Mr. Stone's family, which of the following statements by the nurse
is correct?
Answer:
"Vascular NCD shows stepwise progression. This is why he sometimes seems okay."
QUESTION
Which of the following interventions is most appropriate in helping a client with Alzheimer's
disease with her ADLs? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
- Assist her with step-by-step instructions.
- Encourage her and give her plenty of time to perform independently as many of her ADLs as
possible.
QUESTION
Mr. White is admitted to the hospital after an extended period of binge alcohol drinking. His wife
reports that he has been a heavy drinker for a number of years. Laboratory reports reveal he has a
blood alcohol level of 250 mg/dL. He is placed on the chemical addiction unit for detoxification.
When would the first signs of alcohol withdrawal symptoms be expected to occur?
Answer:
Several hours after the last drink
QUESTION
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include:
Answer:
Diaphoresis, nausea and vomiting, and tremors.
QUESTION
Which of the following medications is the physician most likely to order for a client
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