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