NCLEX CRUSADE ACADEMY TEST - 16 HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER - DEMENTIA - ALZHEIMER'S

1. What is the priority nursing intervention for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder?. Encourage social interaction. Promote independence. Ensure environmental safety. Administer medications.

2. ADHD primarily involves dysfunction in which system?. Cardiovascular system. Central nervous system. Gastrointestinal system. Immune system.

3. What is a key teaching point when administering CNS stimulants?. Give at bedtime. Skip doses frequently. Avoid late-day administration. Double dose if missed.

4. What paradoxical effect do stimulants have in pediatric ADHD?. Increased agitation. Sedation. Calming effect. Memory loss.

5. Which is a major adverse effect of CNS stimulants?. Weight gain. Hypotension. Growth retardation. Hyperglycemia.

6. Dementia is best described as: A specific disease. A reversible condition only. A broad clinical syndrome. Always genetic.

7. Alzheimers disease is: Reversible. A subtype of dementia. Caused by infection. Acute onset.

8. Alzheimers progression is: Rapid and reversible. Stable. Progressive and irreversible. Intermittent.

9. Which is NOT one of the 4 As of Alzheimers?. Aphasia. Amnesia. Ataxia. Apraxia.

10. Agnosia refers to: Memory loss. Inability to recognize objects. Speech impairment. Motor dysfunction.

11. Aphasia affects: Movement. Vision. Language. Hearing.

12. Apraxia is defined as: Memory loss. Inability to perform purposeful movements. Sensory deficit. Emotional instability.

13. Sundowning occurs: In the morning. At night. Midday. Randomly.

14. What increases during sundowning?. Appetite. Sleep. Confusion and agitation. Memory.

15. Priority nursing action for dementia patients: Teach new skills. Focus on lost abilities. Reinforce retained skills. Isolate patient.

16. A key environmental intervention is: Frequent changes. Minimal stimulation. Home-like environment. Isolation.

17. Which medication is used in Alzheimers?. Ibuprofen. Donepezil. Metformin. Warfarin.

18. Memantine works by: Increasing insulin. NMDA receptor modulation. Lowering BP. Increasing dopamine.

19. What is the main risk in sedated dementia patients?. Infection. Injury. Hypertension. Dehydration.

20. First action before procedure: Notify provider. Confirm patient identity. Administer meds. Start IV.

21. NPO status means: No physical output. Nothing by mouth. No pain observed. Normal physical output.

22. When should provider be notified?. Before prep. During prep. After prep is complete. Anytime.

23. CIWA protocol assesses: Pain. Withdrawal severity. Infection. Nutrition.

24. Lorazepam is used for: Pain control. Sedation and withdrawal. Antibiotic therapy. Blood pressure.

25. Alzheimer's late stage requires: Minimal care. Home care only. Long-term specialized care. No care.