Chapter 31: Cognitive and Sensory Alterations Flashcards
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1. A nurse is caring for a patient with a stroke that has impacted her ability to see. Which area of the brain was likely impacted by the stroke that is responsible for visual function? a. Parietal lobes b. Frontal lobes c. Occipital lobes d. Temporal lobes
A
ANS: C
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2. The family of a patient who was in a motor vehicle accident tells you he “just isn’t the same person before the crash.” You know this is likely because of the injury to what area of his brain? a. Parietal lobes b. Frontal lobes c. Occipital lobes d. Temporal lobes
A
ANS: B
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3. The nurse is educating the family of a patient in the intensive care unit about the patient’s cognitive status, including her current problem of delirium. Which statement by the family indicates a need for further education? a. “The delirium can be caused by sensory overload.” b. “The delirium is reversible.” c. “The delirium is a mood disorder.” d. “The delirium is a state of confusion.”
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ANS: C
4
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- The nurse is caring for a patient with depression. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a.
“Depression can be caused by chemical changes in the brain.”
b.
“Depression is always treated with medication.”
c.
“Depression is a mood disorder.”
d.
“Depression can have a rapid onset.”
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ANS: B
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5. The nurse is caring for a patient who is complaining of tingling in her hands and fingers. The nurse knows this is a sign of what electrolyte imbalance? a. Hyponatremia b. Hypernatremia c. Hypocalcemia d. Hypercalcemia
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ANS: C
6
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- The nurse is providing discharge instructions to an older adult who is being discharged with orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following responses by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a.
“I should take my blood pressure once a day at home.”
b.
“I should get up quickly to avoid my blood pressure dropping.”
c.
“I should drink plenty of water during the day.”
d.
“I should get up slowly and carefully.”
A
ANS: B
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- The nurse is assessing the patient’s ability to hear. Which is the correct procedure for the doing this?
a.
The nurse whispers to the patient while standing on each side of the patient.
b.
The nurse speaks in a normal voice while standing on each side of the patient.
c.
The nurse speaks in a normal voice while standing directly in front of the patient.
d.
The nurse speaks in a normal voice while standing slightly behind the patient.
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ANS: D
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8. The nurse notices her 50-year-old patient is holding his lunch menu at arm’s length while trying to read his choices. This is an indication of: a. retinopathy. b. presbyopia. c. cataracts. d. macular degeneration.
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ANS: B
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9. The nurse is providing discharge education to her patient with diabetes regarding foot care. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further education? a. “I can go barefoot outside only in the summer.” b. “I should wear good fitting shoes.” c. “I cannot soak my feet in a hot tub.” d. “I can use lotion on my feet.”
A
ANS: A
10
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- An appropriate goal for a patient with the diagnosis of acute confusion is:
a.
the patient will use the call light before getting out of bed within 48 hours.
b.
the patient will use a calendar to remember the date within 48 hours.
c.
the patient will respond appropriately to questions about place within 48 hours.
d.
the patient will remain within the unit while in long-term care.
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ANS: C
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- An appropriate goal for a patient with a diagnosis of social isolation is:
a.
the patient will participate in cognitive exercises.
b.
the patient will interact with other residents during activities.
c.
the patient will communicate basic needs through use of photos.
d.
the patient will remain within the unit while in long-term care.
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ANS: B
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- The nurse is educating the family to care for a patient at home with cognitive alterations. Which statement by the family indicates a need for further education?
a.
“I should keep the home free of scissors.”
b.
“I should minimize the number of visitors.”
c.
“I should use push-button door locks.”
d.
“24-hour supervision may become necessary.”
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ANS: C
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13. The nurse is delegating care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to a patient who has sensory overload. Which statement by the UAP indicates a need for further orientation? a. “I should keep the noise levels low.” b. “I should schedule all the care together.” c. “I should keep the room well lit.” d. “I should allow the family to visit.”
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ANS: C
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- The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient with visual alterations. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a.
“I should make sure the passageways are wide.”
b.
“I should remove all the throw rugs.”
c.
“I should keep the lights dim.”
d.
“I can use a cane to feel for objects in front of me.”
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ANS: C
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- The nurse is completing her assessment of an older adult and notices some cognitive impairment not normally associated with aging. Which of these alterations would prompt further follow-up? (Select all that apply.)
a.
The patient does not remember where her son lives.
b.
The patient is unable to balance her checkbook.
c.
The patient got lost in a city she never traveled to before.
d.
The patient often has difficulty remembering words.
e.
The patient got lost going to her usual grocery store.
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ANS: A, B, D, E