Question

a 56 year old patient who is dying of cancer is classified as a/an *
geriatric
hospice
ambulatory
isolation
a patient has dementia. which intervention is inappropriate? *
assisting the patient in dressing
rearranging the patients furniture
talking about the weather
encouraging the patient to talk

Explanation:

• For the first question: Hospice care is for patients who are terminally ill (like a dying - of - cancer patient). Geriatric refers to old - age related (but not specifically for dying patients). Ambulatory means able to walk (not relevant here). Isolation is for preventing the spread of disease (not for a dying - of - cancer patient).
• For the second question: Dementia patients rely on familiar surroundings. Rearranging furniture can cause confusion. Assisting in dressing (helpful), talking about the weather (a simple, non - confusing topic), and encouraging the patient to talk (good for communication) are appropriate.

Answer:

1. B. hospice
2. B. rearranging the patient's furniture