The nurse explains that confusion is divided into three different types, which are __________________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. acute confusion.
b. mixed confusion.
c. idiopathic confusion.
d. generic confusion.
e. dementia.
ANS: A, C, E
You might also like to view...
A family that has three small children prepares to move an older female parent into their home knowing that she stays up all night, and the nurse helps the family prepare for the change
Which part of planning should the nurse indicate is the family's priority? a. Sharing household responsibilities b. Preparing the house for her arrival c. Helping her use her skills and talents d. Setting limits on nighttime activities
A dark-skinned patient has been admitted to the hospital in severe respiratory distress. To determine whether the patient is cyanotic, the nurse uses what knowledge of skin assessment?
a. It is not possible to assess color changes in patients with dark skin. b. Cyanosis in patients with dark skin can be seen only in the sclera. c. Cyanosis can be seen in the lips and mucous membranes of patients with dark skin. d. Cyanosis will blanch out with direct pressure to the soles of the feet in dark-skinned patients.
Assessing hearing ability is important early in the course of child development. The clinician should recognize that if a child does not speak with some recognizable words by age ____, audiometry testing should be done
A. 12 months B. 18 months C. 2 years old D. 3 years old
The implementation of computerized charting systems is a nationwide event. What has research shown about the use of computerized systems?
A) Safety among patient populations decreases B) Pharmacy orders are electronically verified C) Physician notes are more secure D) Patient safety increases