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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A The client should seek emergency care if he or she develops a fever.
B Hair loss should be expected when taking the medication.
C The client should seek emergency help if nausea or vomiting occur.
D The client should ensure no one else handles the medication.
E If a dose is missed, the client should take double the amount at the regular time the following day
Question #2
A Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
B Positron-emission tomography (PET)
C MRI
D Computed tomography (CT)
Question #3
A Non -repeated HTT gene
B Autosomal dominant
C Autosomal recessive
D X-linked
Question #4
A Multiple sclerosis
B Huntington disease
C Parkinson disease
D Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Question #5
A Assist the client into a comfortable position and stay alert for coughing, which signifies aspiration.
B Make sure the client is sitting with the head of bed elevated to 90 degrees.
C Clients with Parkinson’s disease shouldn’t have liquids; remove them from the dinner tray before serving food to the client.
D There are no special precautions for the client with Parkinson’s disease.
Question #6
A pressure injury.
B body misalignment.
C cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage.
D knee flexion.
Question #7
A Reduced incidence of recurrence
B Improved quality of life
C Removal of all or part of the tumor
D Elimination of distressing signs and symptoms
Question #8
A Transcranial surgery is usually necessary to remove the tumor.
B Most tumors are malignant (>90%).
C Most tumors produce too much of one or more hormones.
D The cause is directly related to prior exposure to radiation.
Question #9
A Dantrolene sodium
B Baclofen
C Diazepam
D Riluzole
Question #10
A Hypothalamus
B Thalamus
C Cerebellum
D Brainstem
Question #11
A Loss of bowel and bladder control
B Emotional apathy
C Suicidal ideations
D Choreiform movements
Question #12
A Cerebellum
B Frontal lobe
C Occipital lobe
D Motor cortex
Question #13
A Angioma
B Neuroma
C Glioma
D Meningioma
Question #14
A Homans’ sign
B Pain radiating down the posterior thigh
C Atrophy of the lower leg muscles
D Back pain when the knees are flexed
Question #15
A Driving a car should be avoided until the you know how this medication effects you.”
B Suicidal ideation is a common side effect of this medication and should be reported immediately.”
C If the previous day’s dose was forgotten, take two at the regular time the next day.”
D If a corticosteroid has been prescribed, do not take it at the same time as this medication.”
Question #16
A BP = 90/50 mm Hg; HR = 75 bpm
B BP = 175/45 mm Hg; HR = 42 bpm
C BP =130/80 mm Hg; HR = 55 bpm
D BP = 150/90 mm Hg; HR = 90 bpm
Question #17
A They do not require surgical removal
B prognosis is very poor.
C They can affect vital functioning.
D They are all metastatic.
Question #18
A Thyroid disorders
B Hemorrhagic stroke
C Visual loss
D Hearing loss
Question #19
A The tumor is malignant and aggressive
B The tumor will cause pressure on the eighth cranial nerve.
C Growth is slow and symptoms are caused by compression rather than tissue invasion.
D Surgery, which can result in complete removal of the possible tumor, should be done as soon as possible.
Question #20
A Assist the client with walking hourly
B Monitor the client on bed rest
C Administer pain medications every 4 hours
D Keep an oral airway at the bedside
Question #21
A Drugs administered may cause a wide variety of adverse effects.
B Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect.
C Clients generally do not adhere to the drug regimen
D Clients take an assortment of different drugs.
Question #22
A Client describes the importance of diagnostic follow-up to evaluate the disorder.
B Client verbalizes understanding of the chronic nature of the disorder.
C Client participates in activities of daily living using adaptive devices.
D Client demonstrates understanding of the need to adhere to medication therapy.
Question #23
A Adrenocorticotropic hormone
B Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C Growth hormone
D Prolactin
Question #24
A Infection at the surgical site
B Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
C Growth of a secondary tumor
D Impaired tissue healing
Question #25
A Impaired skin integrity
B Urinary tract infection
C Knowledge deficit
D Spinal cord compression
Question #26
A Coumadin
B Paclitaxel
C Decadron
D Dilantin
Question #27
A Originated from the coverings of the brain.
B Originated within the brain tissue.
C Metastasized from a cancer in another part of the body.
D Developed on the cranial nerves.
Question #28
A Increased intracranial pressure
B The tumor is shrinking.
C Migraines
D Dehydration
Question #29
A Core needle biopsy
B Ultrasonography
C Magnetic resonance imaging
D Computed tomography
Question #30
A Keeping the head in a neutral position
B Removing the entire collar when shaving
C Wearing the cervical collar when sleeping
D Moving the neck from side to side when the collar is off
Question #31
A My headache and nausea should be lessened somwhat.”
B There will be less cancer left that might be resistant to chemotherapy.”
C Any tissue that was dead will be removed.”
D The surgeon will be able to remove all of the tumor.”
Question #32
A Related to impaired balance
B Related to psychomotor seizures
C Related to difficulty swallowing
D Related to visual field deficits
Question #33
A Motor weakness
B Cognitive impairment
C Medication side effects
D Impaired sensory perception
Question #34
A 60% of people with brain tumors have seizures. There is a strong chance you will have a seizure at some point and should keep a seizure kit close by.”
B There is a risk for seizures in people who have this diagnosis. What have you already discussed with your primary health care provider regarding management of seizures?”
C Seizures are genetic neurological conditions. Do you have anyone in your family with a seizure disorder? If so, this increases the likelihood you will have one.”
D It is not within my scope to discuss this aspect of your care with you. You should talk to your treating primary health care provider about this and discuss options.”
Question #35
A Radiation therapy
B Surgery
C Immunotherapy
D Chemotherapy
Question #36
A Slow, shuffling gait
B Dysphagia and dysphonia
C Dementia
D Rapid, jerky, involuntary movements
Question #37
A These symptoms are not related to your past diagnosis.”
B This will pass, you need to relax.”
C Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help you.”
D Once you sleep, you should be fine.”
Question #38
A Ninth
B Eighth
C Seventh
D Fifth
Question #39
A Glutamate
B Dopamine
C Serotonin
D Acetylcholine
Question #40
A Pulmonary embolism
B Deep vein thrombosis
C Spinal metastasis
D Intracerebral hemorrhage
Question #41
A Use heat to decrease back pain
B Perform moderate exercise
C Sleep in the recumbent position
D Use assistive devices
Question #42
A Body image disturbance
B Anxiety
C Impaired cognition
D Knowledge deficit
Question #43
A Compression of the seventh cranial nerve is a side effect
B Surgery is never needed; radiation has proven very effective.
C Hearing loss usually occurs.
D Almost 80% of these tumors become malignant over time.
Question #44
A Ask the client if there is pain on ambulation
B Ask if the client has had a bowel movement
C Ask if the client can walk
D Have the client lie on the back and lift the leg, keeping it straight
Question #45
A Take phenothiazine prior to meals
B Increase high carbohydrate foods
C Maintain a pureed diet
D Use Relaxation techniques
E Eliminate foods high in fat
Question #46
A Explaining hospice care and services
B Optimizing nutrition
C Managing muscle weakness
D Offering family support groups
Question #47
A Fecal incontinence
B Urinary incontinence
C Urinary retention
D Paralysis
Question #48
A Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B Alzheimer disease
C Huntington disease
D Parkinson disease
Question #49
A electromyography (EMG).
B Doppler scanning
C quantitative spectral phonoangiography
D Doppler ultrasonography.
Question #50
A Many caregivers experience burnout. Are you experiencing symptoms depression and anxiety?”
B Sometimes people are unhappy about the way they were treated in the hospital. Were you happy with the care your partner received in the hospital?”
C Going through this experience with your partner has been very difficult for you, I’m sure. Can you tell me about your experience so far?”
D It is okay to say you give up. Are you worried you will not be able to continue to provide care for your partner?”
Question #51
A Cerebellum
B Brain stem
C Temporal lobe
D Pituitary gland
Question #52
A If one parent has the disorder, there is an 75% chance that you will inherit the disease.”
B If one parent has the disorder, there is a 50% chance that you will inherit the disease.”
C The disease is inherited and all offspring of a parent will develop the disease.”
D The disease is not hereditary and therefore there is no risk to you.”
Question #53
A Dysphagia
B Hypokinesia
C Dysphonia
D Micrographia
Question #54
A Acetylcholine
B Serotonin
C Phenylalanine
D Dopamine
Question #55
A Positron emission tomography (PET)
B Cerebral angiography
C Cytologic studies of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
D Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
Question #56
A Multiple sclerosis
B Parkinson’s disease
C Myesthenia gravis
D Huntington’s disease
Question #57
A Clients generally do not adhere to the drug regimen
B Clients take an assortment of different drugs
C Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect
D Drugs administered may cause a wide variety of adverse effects.
Question #58
A Client participates in daily hygiene activities with assitive devices.
B Client demonstrates positive coping strategies.
C Client expreses feelings related to self-care ability.
D Client consumes adequate calories to meet energy needs.
Question #59
A Bromocriptine mesylate
B Benztropine Mesylate
C Amantadine
D Levodopa
Question #60
A Audible bruit over the skull
B increase in prolactin
C Weber and Rinne test
D Tissue biopsy
Question #61
A The tumor is shrinking.
B Increased intracranial pressure
C Dehydration
D Migraines
Question #62
A Parkinson disease
B Huntington disease
C Multiple sclerosis
D Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Question #63
A Hypervolemia
B Increased intracranial pressure
C Decreased intracranial pressure
D Hypovolemia
Question #64
A Lymphedema
B Scotoma
C Angioneurotic edema
D Papilledema
Question #65
A The nurse plans patient activities for evening hours rather then morning hours
B The nurse provides care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining the physical, psychological and social well being of the client
C The nurse must avoid the use of heat applications in the treatment of muscle and joint pain
D The nurse administers antiretroviral agents per order
Question #66
A Powerlessness
B Ineffective denial
C Risk for disuse syndrome
D Anxiety
Question #67
A Logroll the client from side to side
B Discourage the client from doing any range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
C Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
D Have the client sit up in a chair as much as possible
Question #68
A Placing the client in semi-Fowler’s position
B Maintaining bed rest for 72 hours after the laminectomy
C Keeping a pillow under the client’s knees at all times
D Turning the client from side to side, using the logroll technique
Question #69
A Low bone mass and osteoporosis
B Osteoarthritis
C Pathologic fractures
D Calcification of long bones
Question #70
A The client with Paget disease.
B The client with glioma.
C The client with Huntington disease.
D The client with osteomyelitis.
Question #71
A Head trauma
B Use of hair dyes
C Cellular telephones
D Ionizing radiation
Question #72
A Severe lower back pain
B Weakness and atrophy of the arm muscles
C Hypoactive bowel sounds
D Sensory deficits in one arm
Question #73
A Related to impaired balance
B Related to visual field deficits
C Related to difficulty swallowing
D Related to psychomotor seizures