Which of the following are common causes of dementia in older adults other than Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply.)
A) It is a normal consequence of aging.
B) Trauma.
C) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
D) Parkinson's disease.
E) Vascular dementia.
Question 2An emergency department (ED) nurse is assessing a 20-year-old gymnast who fell from a balance beam. The gymnast presents with a clear fluid leaking from the nose. What should the ED nurse suspect?
A) Fracture of the cribriform plate
B) Potential loss of consciousness
C) Abrasion of the soft tissue
D) Fracture of the nasal septum
Question 3Which characteristic of a resident's room in a nursing home demonstrates Maslow's need of security?
A) Large airy windows
B) Personal drawers and closets
C) Consistent placement of the furniture
D) Comfortable couches and rocking chairs
Question 4The family of a patient with Alzheimer's disease wants to know more about the implications of the disease for the entire family. What might a nurse tell the patient's childless 35-year-old daughter?
A) Have a brain scan and other testing for Alzheimer's disease..
B) If you become pregnant, undergo fetal testing for Down syndrome..
C) Avoid having any children..
D) Alzheimer's disease is not hereditary, and you do not need to worry..
Question 5A patient, age 46, is recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy. Postoperative nursing interventions for her would include
a. monitoring apical pulses.
b. preventing urinary retention.
c. observing for facial distention.
d. assessing for lymphedema.
Question 6Maslow's hierarchy of six basic human needs includes love. Which characteristic of an older person's home environment demonstrates that the need for love has been fulfilled?
A) Large airy windows
B) New, stylish furniture
C) Adjustable track lighting
D) Furniture acquired as a newlywed
Question 7The nurse is preparing the care plan for a patient who is scheduled for a laryngectomy. Which nursing diagnosis should receive the highest priority?
A) Anxiety related to diagnosis of cancer
B) Altered nutrition related to swallowing difficulties
C) Ineffective airway clearance related to surgical alterations in the airway
D) Impaired verbal communication related to removal of the larynx
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