NR 601 week 7 quiz - NR 601 wee7 quiz with answers fully graded PDF

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NR 601 wee7 quiz with answers fully graded...

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Week7:TestYourKnowl edge  Due Aug 22 at 11:59pm

 Points 10

 Questions 5

 Available Aug 14 at 11:59pm - Aug 22 at 11:59pm 8 days

 Time Limit 7 Minutes

I nst r uct i ons The late assignment policy does not apply to quizzes and exams. All quizzes and exams close at the time they are due. For quizzes and exams not submitted by the specified due date and time, a score of zero will be assigned. The Week 7 practice quiz has 5 questions (multiple choice- worth two points each). You will have one attempt. The Week 7 practice quiz must be completed by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7.

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Score for this quiz: 10 out of 10 Submitted Aug 15 at 2:12pm This attempt took 4 minutes.

Question 1 2 / 2 pts According to the Alzheimer's disease reasoning algorithm, what is the next step for patients without impairment of multiple cognitive functions?

refer to respite care

refer to dementia specialist

refer to palliative care Correct! refer to neurology Referral to the neurologist is needed for the AD patient. Review the algorithm on Dunphy p.108, Figure 8.1

Question 2 2 / 2 pts Which of the following presents with an insidious onset over months to years?

Correct! dementia

depression

delirium Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has a gradual onset, and the course of illness and progression is typically slow. Dunphy p. 439

Question 3 2 / 2 pts Which type of dementia has the highest incidence?

Correct! Alzheimer's type

Parkinson's type

vascular type

neurosyphilis type Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. Dunphy p. 439

Question 4 2 / 2 pts Which neurological change presents with an acute change in mental status?

dementia

depression Correct! delirium Delirium frequently represents a sudden and significant decline from a previous level of functioning. Dunphy p. 439

Question 5 2 / 2 pts An elderly patient arrives with her daughter for an appointment. The mother reports the daughter will not provide assistance with her activities of daily living. As a result the mother has poor hygiene, has lost weight, and is not taking medications as prescribed. The nurse practitioner diagnoses the patient with which of the following?

Correct! neglect

emotional abuse

exploitation

abandonment The elderly lady is unable to complete her ADLs. Without proper assistance, her health will continue to fail. Week 7: Elder Abuse lecture

Quiz Score: 10 out of 10...