N3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults UT Arlington Module 3 Quiz
Module 3 Quiz. Week 3 N3325
Question 1
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If the patient
... [Show More] has flat affect, normal orientation, excess sleeping, and weight loss which began
shortly after suffering a personal loss, such as death of a spouse, he most probably has:
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depression.
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delirium.
depression.
dementia.
Question 2
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A 75yearold client was admitted to the hospital after having sustained a fall at home. She is
diagnosed with a right hip fracture and is scheduled for surgery in the morning. At 2:30 AM
she awakens from sleep with confusion about where she is. She insists that her daughter is in
the other room and wants to see her. You attempt to reorient her to the surroundings with little
success. She continues to insist that her daughter is in the next room. In reviewing the client’s
record, what data would be considered a source of her confusion?
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Pain medication received
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Pain medication received
Death of the client’s husband last month
The client’s age
History of cardiac disease
Question 3
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When caring for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease, which strategy would be LEAST helpful
in maintaining the highest functional level possible?
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Change routine to increase the patient’s ability to adjust to change.
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Modify the physical environment to reduce misinterpretation of reallife
objects or events
Promote independence by cuing the patient to do as much for him or
herself as possible.
Change routine to increase the patient’s ability to adjust to change.
Use personal history, life experiences, and habits as a basis for selfcare
and leisure activities.
Question 4
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The cardinal signs of dementia are: select all that apply
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apraxia
aphasia
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apraxia
aphasia
rapid, reversible cognitive
impairment
anorexia
Question 5
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Mental status behaviors that should trigger further assessment include:
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agitation or lethargy.
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agitation or lethargy.
stable LOC (level of consciousness).
history of memory impairment for 20 years.
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