Author Question: The nurse is teaching primary prevention of cognitive impairment at a community health fair. Which ... (Read 94 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is teaching primary prevention of cognitive impairment at a community health fair. Which topics would be included in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)

a. Do not use substances such as cannabis and alcohol.
b. Wear helmets when riding bicycles and motorcycles.
c. Complete a Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) yearly.
d. Correct acid-base imbalances related to underlying disease processes.
e. Wear a seat belt whenever riding in a motorized vehicle.
f. Complete a Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) scale yearly.

Question 2

The nurse is sitting with the family of a patient who has just received the diagnosis of dementia. The family asks for information on what treatment will be needed to cure the condition. What is the nurse's best response?

a. Hormone therapy will reverse the condition.
b. Vitamin C and zinc will reverse the condition.
c. There is no treatment that reverses dementia.
d. Dementia can be reversed with diet, exercise, and medications.

princessflame2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
Primary prevention attempts to prevent injury. Not using chemical substances, wearing a helmet, and wearing a seat belt are all measures to prevent injury to the brain, which protects cognitive function. An MMSE and CAM are secondary prevention, or screening tools performed once symptoms are present. Correcting acid-base imbalances from underlying disease processes is a tertiary prevention level, aimed at minimizing complications for disease already present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Currently there is no proven treatment that has been shown to reverse dementia, although some treatments can slow the progression of the illness. Hormone therapy, vitamin therapy, diet, and exercise are all important for overall health but do not reverse the progression of dementia.