Which of the following statements regarding programs to increase daytime engagement in persons with dementia is true?- Nurselytic

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements regarding programs to increase daytime engagement in persons with dementia is true?

A. Daytime exercise programs are contraindicated in this population because of high risk of fall and fracture. B. Daytime programs are designed to maintain client wakefulness, and as such can cover a broad range of topics, including music, art, exercise, dance, and cognitive tasks (puzzles, etc.), and should be designed with patient cognitive and physical status, cultural beliefs, social support, and available staffing in mind. C. Daytime programs that lack a physical exertion component do not contribute to physiologic need for sleep, and are thus less effective than programs that require client physical exertion. D. Daytime programs must include moderate to rigorous intensity physical exercise (3–6 mets) to generate an appropriate sleep deficit in nursing home residents.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Daytime programs designed with a variety of activities, including exercise, cognitive tasks, and creative activities, can help maintain wakefulness and improve sleep.

Question 2 of 5

What is the primary purpose of calipers in a physical assessment?

A. To measure blood pressure B. To assess skinfold thickness C. To evaluate joint mobility D. To check heart rate

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Calipers are used to measure skinfold thickness as part of an assessment of body fat.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements regarding programs to increase daytime engagement in persons with dementia is true?

A. Daytime exercise programs are contraindicated in this population because of high risk of fall and fracture. B. Daytime programs are designed to maintain client wakefulness, and as such can cover a broad range of topics, including music, art, exercise, dance, and cognitive tasks (puzzles, etc.), and should be designed with patient cognitive and physical status, cultural beliefs, social support, and available staffing in mind. C. Daytime programs that lack a physical exertion component do not contribute to physiologic need for sleep, and are thus less effective than programs that require client physical exertion. D. Daytime programs must include moderate to rigorous intensity physical exercise (3–6 mets) to generate an appropriate sleep deficit in nursing home residents.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Daytime programs designed with a variety of activities, including exercise, cognitive tasks, and creative activities, can help maintain wakefulness and improve sleep.

Question 4 of 5

Key neurotransmitter-based therapeutic strategies for PD include all the following except:

A. Increase glutamatergic stimulation B. Decrease cholinergic stimulation C. Increase dopaminergic stimulation D. Decrease glutamatergic stimulation

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: PD treatment aims to increase dopaminergic activity and reduce cholinergic activity, not increase glutamatergic stimulation.

Question 5 of 5

Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is recommended for very short-term use in patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) because:

A. Possible resistance B. Occurrence of hemolytic anemia C. Gastritis D. Cost

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Phenazopyridine can cause methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia if overused.

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