An 84-year-old woman complains of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. She is at high risk for delirium. Which of the following interventions may prevent the onset of delirium?- Nurselytic

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Question 1 of 5

An 84-year-old woman complains of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. She is at high risk for delirium. Which of the following interventions may prevent the onset of delirium?

A. Early mobilization B. Ensuring 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night C. Treating volume depletion D. Treating anxiety with lorazepam

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Anxiety treatment with lorazepam may not help in preventing delirium and could worsen cognitive decline in some cases.

Question 2 of 5

Healthcare providers should recommend that older adults engage in which one of the following?

A. 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity weekly B. 20 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 3 days per week C. 10 minutes of vigorous physical activity most days of the week D. 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity 3 days per week

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The recommendation is 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week for older adults.

Question 3 of 5

A 75-year-old man with lung cancer is receiving hospice care. What is the best next step to assure his comfort?

A. Admit to an inpatient facility under the General Inpatient Hospice benefit. B. Discharge from hospice, admit to the hospital. C. Call 911. D. Instruct the family to give the immediate release morphine every 30 minutes instead of every 2 hours.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The patient’s pain is inadequately controlled, and inpatient hospice care would provide the necessary support for pain management.

Question 4 of 5

A patient with a diagnosis of giardiasis is being treated with metronidazole (Flagyl). What information would be important to obtain before prescribing this medication?

A. If the patient is allergic to sulfa B. If the patient has peptic ulcer disease C. If the patient is at least 18 years of age D. If the patient drinks alcohol

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Metronidazole interacts with alcohol, causing a disulfiram-like reaction, so patients should be advised to avoid alcohol.

Question 5 of 5

In a patient who has a history of migraine headaches, which characteristic is most common?

A. Focal deficits B. Family history C. Weakness D. Initial onset after age 35

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Family history is a significant risk factor for migraines.

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