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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Administer prescribed antibiotics.
B Assess the CSF fluid laboratory test results
C Encourage oral fluid intake.
D Prepare the client for a CT scan.
Question #2
A Photophobia
B Positive Kerning sign
C Nuchal rigidity
D Positive Brudzinski sign
Question #3
A Soft, nondistended abdomen
B Warm, dry skin
C Even, unlabored respirations
D Urine output of 40 ml/hour
Question #4
A Flex the patient’s thigh on his abdomen and assess the extension of the leg.
B Help the patient flex his neck and observe for flexion of the hips and knees
C Assess the patient’s sensitivity to light.
D Support the patient’s neck through normal range of motion and evaluate stiffness.
Question #5
A Initiating isolation procedures
B Administering amphotericin B
C Preparing for organ donation
D Providing palliative care
Question #6
A infection.
B complications.
C falls.
D choking.
Question #7
A Speeds nerve impulse transmission
B Acts as chemical messenger
C Carries message to the next nerve cell
D Represents building block of nervous system
Question #8
A Pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon)
B Azathioprine (Imuran)
C Lioresal (Baclofen)
D Deltasone (Prednisone)
Question #9
A Intubation tray and suction apparatus
B Incentive spirometer
C Blood pressure apparatus
D Nebulizer and thermometer
Question #10
A Numbness and vomiting
B Headache and nuchal rigidity
C Ptosis and diplopia
D Hyporeflexia in the lower extremities
Question #11
A Evoked potential studies
B CSF electrophoresis
C Magnetic resonance imaging
D Neuropsychological testing
Question #12
A indicate the need for immediate blood and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) cultures.
B indicate renal toxicity and a worsening condition.
C may be controlled by the administration of diphenhydramine and acetaminophen approximately 30 minutes before administration of the amphotericin.
D are primarily associated with infection with Coccidioides immitis and Aspergillus.
Question #13
A Nasal cannula and oxygen
B Padded tongue blade
C Sphygmomanometer
D Suction machine with catheters
Question #14
A Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for the allergic reaction.
B Call the rapid response team because the patient is preparing to arrest.
C Administer atropine to control the side effects of edrophonium.
D Place the patient in the supine position
Question #15
A Within 24 hours after exposure
B Within 48 hours after exposure
C Therapy is not necessary prophylactically and should only be used if the person develops symptoms.
D Within 72 hours after exposure
Question #16
A There are no guarantees, but a large portion of people with Guillain-Barré syndrome survive.”
B Once Guillain-Barré syndrome progresses to the diaphragm, survival decreases significantly.”
C It’s too early to give a prognosis.”
D Don’t worry; your child will be fine.”
Question #17
A Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
B Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) electrophoresis
C Evoked potential studies
D Neuropsychological testing
Question #18
A Initiate seizure precautions.
B Assess visual acuity.
C Ensure that client takes nothing by mouth.
D Assess for facial weakness.
Question #19
A Multiple sclerosis
B Parkinson disease
C Huntington disease
D Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Question #20
A Promoting ability to critically think
B Prevention of joint contractures
C Creating a positive environment
D Use of adaptive equipment
Question #21
A Numbness
B Loss of proprioception
C Diplopia and ptosis
D Patchy blindness
Question #22
A Parkinson disease
B Multiple sclerosis
C Huntington disease
D Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Question #23
A After administration of the medication, there will be no change in the status of the ptosis or facial weakness.
B Eight hours after administration, the acetylcholinesterase begins to regenerate the available acetylcholine and will relieve symptoms.
C Thirty seconds after administration, the facial weakness and ptosis will be relieved for approximately 5 minutes.
D The patient will have recovery of symptoms for at least 24 hours after the administration of the Tensilon.
Question #24
A I will take hot tub baths to decrease spasms.”
B I will stretch daily as directed by the physical therapist.”
C I should participate in non–weight-bearing exercises.”
D exercises should be completed quickly to reduce fatigue.”
Question #25
A muscle rigidity, memory impairment, and cognitive impairment.
B akathisia and dysphagia.
C sensory disturbance, limb pain, and behavioral changes.
D diplopia and bradykinesia.
Question #26
A assessing vital signs frequently
B preventing further neurologic damage
C reporting changes to the physician
D destabilizing client’s condition
Question #27
A Infection
B Overmedication
C Undermedication
D Compliance with medication
Question #28
A Antibodies are removed from the plasma.
B Mestinon therapy is initiated.
C Immune globulin is given intravenously.
D The thymus gland is removed.
Question #29
A Azathioprine
B Prednisone
C Atropine
D Pyridostigmine bromide
Question #30
A signs and symptoms of cardiac insufficiency.
B signs of relapse.
C renal complications related to acyclovir therapy.
D signs of improvement in the patient’s condition.
Question #31
A You’ll be permanently paralyzed; however, you won’t have any sensory loss.”
B You’ll first regain use of your legs and then your arms.”
C The paralysis caused by this disease is temporary.”
D It must be hard to accept the permanency of your paralysis.”
Question #32
A Ensure the family receives prophylaxis antibiotic treatment.
B Apply a cooling blanket.
C Administer prescribed antibiotics.
D Initiate isolation precautions.
Question #33
A Dopamine
B Acetylcholine
C Serotonin
D Gamma-aminobutyric acid
Question #34
A Increased pulse rate, respirations of 16 breaths/minute
B Decreased pulse rate, abdominal breathing
C Increased pulse rate, adventitious breath sounds
D Decreased pulse rate, respirations of 20 breaths/minute
Question #35
A Cardiovascular system
B Neurovascular system
C Respiratory system
D Endocrine system
Question #36
A Tensilon test
B Computed tomography (CT) scan
C Serum studies
D Electromyogram (EMG)
Question #37
A Condition of skin
B Urinary output and capillary refill
C Respiratory status
D Gag reflex and bowel sounds
Question #38
A Hyporeflexia and weakness of the lower extremities
B Fatigue and depression
C Ptosis and diplopia
D Facial distortion and pain
Question #39
A Negative Brudzinski’s sign
B Positive Kernig’s sign
C Hyper-alertness
D Positive Romberg sign
Question #40
A Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV
B Lyme Disease
C Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
D Western equine bacteria
Question #41
A Angina pectoris
B Migraine headache
C Trigeminal neuralgia
D Bell’s palsy
Question #42
A Red blood cells present in the CSF
B White blood cells in the CSF
C Glucose in the CSF
D Elevated protein levels in the CSF
Question #43
A Parkinson disease
B Huntington disease
C Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
D Multiple sclerosis
Question #44
A Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B Vancomycin
C Phenytoin (Dilantin)
D Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Question #45
A A disorder in which killer T cells and autoantibodies attack or destroy natural cells—those cells that are “self”
B A disorder in which the body does not have enough immunoglobulins
C A disorder in which the body has too many immunoglobulins
D A disorder in which histocompatible cells attack the immunoglobulins
Question #46
A Headache and nuchal rigidity
B Numbness and vomiting
C Ptosis and diplopia
D Hyporeflexia in the lower extremities
Question #47
A Ptosis and diplopia
B Facial pain in the areas of the fifth cranial nerve
C Hyporeflexia and weakness of the lower extremities
D Fatigue and depression
Question #48
A Ptosis and muscle weakness of upper extremities
B Muscle weakness and hyporeflexia of the lower extremities
C Hyporeflexia and skin rash
D Fever and cough
Question #49
A Avoid physical activity.
B Avoid hot temperatures.
C Take moderate amounts of alcohol
D Avoid analgesic medication.
Question #50
A Facial (VII)
B Vagus (X)
C Trigeminal (V)
D Vestibulocochlear (VIII)
Question #51
A Avoid hot baths and showers.”
B Limit your fruit and vegetable intake.”
C Avoid taking daytime naps.”
D Restrict fluid intake to 1,500 ml/day.”
Question #52
A I was brushing my teeth.”
B I was sitting at home watching television.”
C I was taking a bath.”
D I was putting my shoes on.”
Question #53
A The muscles will become fatigued and the patient will not be able to chew food or swallow pills.
B There should not be a problem, since the medication was only delayed by about 2 hours.
C The patient will go into cardiac arrest.
D The patient will require a double dose prior to lunch.
Question #54
A A donor who was in college in England for 1 year
B A donor who moved to the United States from Canada
C A donor who is taking medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia
D A donor with a history of hypertension with a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
Question #55
A Exercise the right eye twice a day.
B Apply an eye patch to the right eye.
C Place needed items on the right side.
D Administer eye drops as needed.
Question #56
A Preventing renal insufficiency
B Controlling seizures and increased intracranial pressure
C Preventing muscular atrophy
D Maintaining hemodynamic stability and adequate cardiac output
Question #57
A Include client in planning of care and setting of goals.
B Provide instruction on blood-thinning medication.
C Praise client when using adaptive equipment.
D Assess client for ability to ambulate independently.
Question #58
A Bedrest at home for 72 hours
B Admission to the nearest hospital for observation
C treatment unless the roommate begins to show symptoms
D Treatment with antimicrobial prophylaxis as soon as possible
Question #59
A Have you had difficulty with urination in the last 6 weeks?”
B Have you experienced any ptosis in the last few weeks?”
C Have you developed any new allergies in the last year?”
D Have you experienced any viral infections in the last month?”
Question #60
A Azathioprine (Imuran)
B Edrophonium (Tensilon)
C Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
D Immunoglobulin G (Iveegam EN)
Question #61
A Instill artificial tears.
B Turn out the lights in the room.
C Encourage the client to close his eyes.
D Alternatively patch one eye every 2 hours.
Question #62
A Assess laboratory values for renal insufficiency.
B Stop the infusion immediately.
C Notify the physician and prepare for a lumbar puncture to obtain CSF cultures.
D Administer diphenhydramine and acetaminophen per orders.
Question #63
A Azathioprine
B Prednisone
C Atropine
D Pyridostigmine bromide
Question #64
A maintaining hemodynamic stability and adequate cardiac output
B preventing renal insufficiency
C preventing muscular atrophy.
D controlling seizures and increased intracranial pressure.
Question #65
A tick.
B flea.
C mosquito.
D horse.
Question #66
A take a hot bath.
B avoid naps during the day.
C increase the dose of muscle relaxants.
D rest in an air-conditioned room.