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