NUR 2092 Health Assessment Exam 1

NUR 2092 Health Assessment Exam 1
1. Dementia
Answer
a gradual progressive decrease in cognition which is not reversible
2. compulsive disorder
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During an interview, the nurse notes that the patient gets up several timesto wash her hands even
though they are not dirty. Thisis an example of
3. Which of the following is an example of a first-level priority problem?
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An individual with shortness of breath and respiratory distress
4. lethargic
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A patient drifts off to sleep when she is not being stimulated. The nurse can arouse her easily
when calling her name, but she remains drowsy during the conversation.The best description of
this patient'slevel of consciousness would be
5. amnestic disorder.
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A 45-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department with a head injury after her car
hit a tree. A few months after recovering from her injuries, she is unable to learn new
information or recall previously learned information. This is an example of
6. is exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behavior that does not match.
Answer
The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is
pregnant and has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and
her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at
her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept of communication,
the nurse knows that which statement is most accurate? The woman