ATI RN
Age Specific Patient Care Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the Emergency Department is taking a history from a family accompanying a child with suspicious traumatic injuries. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because being open, concerned, and honest fosters trust, encourages disclosure, and promotes a supportive environment for the family. This approach allows the nurse to gather necessary information effectively and ensure the safety and well-being of the child. Choice A is incorrect as covert behavior may lead to suspicion and hinder communication. Choice B is incorrect because ignoring hints of abuse can be detrimental to the child's safety. Choice D is incorrect as separating the family may escalate tension and prevent crucial information sharing.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would indicate that a therapeutic activity program for a client with Alzheimer's disease had been successful? Client demonstrates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because increased attention span, verbal expression of remote memory, and positive emotional response indicate successful therapeutic program for Alzheimer's client. Attention span and verbal expression show cognitive improvement, while positive emotional response indicates overall well-being. Option A lacks improvement in remote memory. Option C mentions reduction in habitual skills, which is not desirable. Option D emphasizes recent memory and remembering multiple steps, but doesn't cover improvement in attention span or remote memory.
Question 3 of 5
A client with dementia is unable to name ordinary objects. Instead, he describes the function of each item (e.g., 'the thing you cut meat with'). The nurse should assess this as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Agnosia. Agnosia is the inability to recognize or identify objects despite intact sensory function. In this case, the client can describe the function of objects but cannot name them, indicating a deficit in object recognition. Apraxia (choice A) is the inability to perform learned movements, aphasia (choice C) is a language impairment, and amnesia (choice D) is memory loss, none of which fully explain the client's presentation.
Question 4 of 5
The elderly spouse of a 74-year-old male client states that she has noticed that her husband 'doesn't remember as well as he used to.' She explains that he has been putting on his coat before his shirt, and that he can never get their checkbook to balance as it did in the past. The client is exhibiting signs and symptoms typical of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Alzheimer's disease. The client's symptoms of memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with daily tasks point towards Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting memory and cognitive function. Vascular dementia (A) typically presents with a history of stroke or cardiovascular disease, which is not indicated in the scenario. Acute delirium (C) is a sudden and fluctuating change in mental status often caused by medical conditions or medications, not a progressive decline like Alzheimer's. Aging (D) is a natural process and does not explain the specific symptoms described.
Question 5 of 5
Which symptom of Alzheimer's disease is associated with disorientation to time and place?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Forgetting where he or she lives. In Alzheimer's disease, disorientation to time and place is a common symptom due to memory loss and cognitive decline. Forgetting where one lives directly relates to disorientation, as the individual may not recognize their home or surroundings. Choice A is related to sequencing and executive function, not specific to time and place. Choice B is more associated with language and communication difficulties. Choice D relates to paranoia or mistrust, not specifically related to disorientation to time and place. In summary, the correct answer directly reflects the symptom of disorientation in Alzheimer's disease, while the other choices are related to different cognitive functions.