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ARLKQ

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When administering the Mini-Cog exam to a patient with possible Alzheimer's disease, which action will the nurse take?
 
  a. Check the patient's orientation to time and date.
  b. Obtain a list of the patient's prescribed medications.
  c. Ask the person to use a clock drawing to indicate a specific time.
  d. Determine the patient's ability to recognize a common object such as a pen.

Question 2

Which hospitalized patient will the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
 
  a. Patient with Alzheimer's disease who has long-term memory deficit
  b. Patient with vascular dementia who takes medications for depression
  c. Patient with new-onset confusion, restlessness, and irritability after surgery
  d. Patient with dementia who has an abnormal Mini-Mental State Examination



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
In the Mini-Cog, patients illustrate a specific time stated by the examiner by drawing the time on a clock face. The other actions may be included in assessment for Alzheimer's disease, but are not part of the Mini-Cog exam.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This patient's history and clinical manifestations are consistent with delirium. The patient is at risk for safety problems and should be placed near the nurses' station for ongoing observation. The other patients have chronic symptoms that are consistent with their diagnoses but are not at immediate risk for safety issues.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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