Question 1

The nurse is planning care for a patient with Parkinson disease.Which problem statement/nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient experiencing bradykinesia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk for falls 
B)  Impaired swallowing 
C)  Acute confusion 
D)  Risk for suicide

Question 2

Which problem statement/nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a person with Parkinson disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk for falls related to unsteady gait. 
B)  Ineffective airway clearance related to drooling. 
C)  Risk for impaired skin integrity related to tremor. 
D)  Nutrition: less than body requirements related to nausea.

Question 3

The nurse is preparing a care plan for a person with late-stage Parkinson disease.The nurse should plan interventions to address which problem(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysphagia 
B)  Hallucinations 
C)  Immobility 
D)  Insomnia 
E)  Urinary incontinence

Question 4

Which type of multiple sclerosis (MS)is the most common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary progressive 
B)  Primary progressive 
C)  Relapsing-remitting 
D)  Relapsing-progressive

Question 5

The test for the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis in which muscle strength is increased within 1 minute of the injection is the __________ test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The test for the diagnosis of myasthenia...

Question 6

The nurse is explaining Parkinson disease to the student nurse.Which statement indicates that the student nurse correctly understands the pathophysiology of the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Regardless of the actual etiology, Parkinson disease is caused by depletion of dopamine and excess of acetylcholine." 
B)  "The pathophysiology of the disease is caused by the deterioration of the myelin sheath of the basal ganglia." 
C)  "Excess dopamine and deficient acetylcholine are the cause of Parkinson disease." 
D)  "When there is decreased dopamine uptake at receptors in brain cells, Parkinson disease results."

Question 7

The home health nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)who complains of severe fatigue.What activity should the nurse suggest to diminish the effects of fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relaxing in a warm bath 
B)  Performing deep-breathing exercises 
C)  Scheduling rest periods during the day 
D)  Including daily-dose multivitamins

Exam 24: Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Diseases

The nurse is planning care for a patient with Parkinson disease.Which problem statement/nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient experiencing bradykinesia?

Which problem statement/nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a person with Parkinson disease?

The nurse is preparing a care plan for a person with late-stage Parkinson disease.The nurse should plan interventions to address which problem(s) ?

Which type of multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common?

The test for the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis in which muscle strength is increased within 1 minute of the injection is the __________ test.

The nurse is explaining Parkinson disease to the student nurse.Which statement indicates that the student nurse correctly understands the pathophysiology of the disease?

The home health nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) who complains of severe fatigue.What activity should the nurse suggest to diminish the effects of fatigue?