ATI LPN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 24 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse observes that the client's pacing and mumbling to himself increase at mealtime and shift change. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moving the client to a quieter area reduces overstimulation, addressing the immediate cause of agitation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with dementia is unable to recognize ordinary objects, such as a pen or notebook. Which would this be a symptom of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agnosia is the inability to recognize familiar objects, a hallmark of dementia, distinct from memory loss (amnesia), motor impairment (apraxia), or language deterioration (aphasia).
Question 3 of 5
Which patient is most likely suffering from dementia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dementia involves progressive memory impairment starting with forgetfulness, unlike delirium or amnestic disorders seen in the other cases.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing supervisor in an extended care facility is managing the environment to best help the clients with dementia. Which should the nurse include in planning the living environment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consistent caregivers provide familiarity and reduce confusion in clients with dementia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a group of elderly community members about cognitive disorders. Which would the nurse include as a measure most likely to prevent Alzheimer's disease and other dementias?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reading and other brain-stimulating activities are associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.