Navigation » List of Schools » Pierce College » Nursing » Nursing 406 – Adult Health Care » Spring 2020 » Chapter 70 Quiz
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 If a dose is missed, the client should take double the amount at the regular time the following day
C The client should seek emergency help if nausea or vomiting occur.
D The client should ensure no one else handles the medication.
E Hair loss should be expected when taking the medication.
Question #2
A Computed tomography (CT)
B Positron-emission tomography (PET)
C Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
D MRI
Question #3
A X-linked
B Autosomal dominant
C Autosomal recessive
D Non -repeated HTT gene
Question #4
A Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
B Parkinson disease
C Multiple sclerosis
D Huntington disease
Question #5
A Clients with Parkinson’s disease shouldn’t have liquids; remove them from the dinner tray before serving food to the client.
B Make sure the client is sitting with the head of bed elevated to 90 degrees.
C Assist the client into a comfortable position and stay alert for coughing, which signifies aspiration.
D There are no special precautions for the client with Parkinson’s disease.
Question #6
A body misalignment.
B knee flexion.
C cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage.
D pressure injury.
Question #7
A Elimination of distressing signs and symptoms
B Improved quality of life
C Removal of all or part of the tumor
D Reduced incidence of recurrence
Question #8
A Most tumors produce too much of one or more hormones.
B Most tumors are malignant (>90%).
C Transcranial surgery is usually necessary to remove the tumor.
D The cause is directly related to prior exposure to radiation.
Question #9
A Riluzole
B Dantrolene sodium
C Baclofen
D Diazepam
Question #10
A Thalamus
B Brainstem
C Cerebellum
D Hypothalamus
Question #11
A Loss of bowel and bladder control
B Suicidal ideations
C Emotional apathy
D Choreiform movements
Question #12
A Cerebellum
B Occipital lobe
C Motor cortex
D Frontal lobe
Question #13
A Neuroma
B Glioma
C Angioma
D Meningioma
Question #14
A Back pain when the knees are flexed
B Atrophy of the lower leg muscles
C Pain radiating down the posterior thigh
D Homans’ sign
Question #15
A If the previous day’s dose was forgotten, take two at the regular time the next day.”
B Suicidal ideation is a common side effect of this medication and should be reported immediately.”
C Driving a car should be avoided until the you know how this medication effects you.”
D If a corticosteroid has been prescribed, do not take it at the same time as this medication.”
Question #16
A BP = 175/45 mm Hg; HR = 42 bpm
B BP = 90/50 mm Hg; HR = 75 bpm
C BP = 150/90 mm Hg; HR = 90 bpm
D BP =130/80 mm Hg; HR = 55 bpm
Question #17
A They are all metastatic.
B prognosis is very poor.
C They can affect vital functioning.
D They do not require surgical removal
Question #18
A Thyroid disorders
B Visual loss
C Hemorrhagic stroke
D Hearing loss
Question #19
A The tumor is malignant and aggressive
B Surgery, which can result in complete removal of the possible tumor, should be done as soon as possible.
C Growth is slow and symptoms are caused by compression rather than tissue invasion.
D The tumor will cause pressure on the eighth cranial nerve.
Question #20
A Assist the client with walking hourly
B Administer pain medications every 4 hours
C Keep an oral airway at the bedside
D Monitor the client on bed rest
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 describes the importance of diagnostic follow-up to evaluate 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 verbalizes understanding of the chronic nature of the disorder.
Question #23
A Prolactin
B Growth hormone
C Thyroid-stimulating hormone
D Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Question #24
A Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
B Impaired tissue healing
C Infection at the surgical site
D Growth of a secondary tumor
Question #25
A Knowledge deficit
B Spinal cord compression
C Impaired skin integrity
D Urinary tract infection
Question #26
A Paclitaxel
B Coumadin
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 Dehydration
B Increased intracranial pressure
C Migraines
D The tumor is shrinking.
Question #29
A Core needle biopsy
B Ultrasonography
C Magnetic resonance imaging
D Computed tomography
Question #30
A Removing the entire collar when shaving
B Moving the neck from side to side when the collar is off
C Wearing the cervical collar when sleeping
D Keeping the head in a neutral position
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 visual field deficits
B Related to psychomotor seizures
C Related to impaired balance
D Related to difficulty swallowing
Question #33
A Motor weakness
B Medication side effects
C Impaired sensory perception
D Cognitive impairment
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 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 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.”
D 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?”
Question #35
A Chemotherapy
B Radiation therapy
C Surgery
D Immunotherapy
Question #36
A Dementia
B Rapid, jerky, involuntary movements
C Slow, shuffling gait
D Dysphagia and dysphonia
Question #37
A These symptoms are not related to your past diagnosis.”
B This will pass, you need to relax.”
C Once you sleep, you should be fine.”
D Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help you.”
Question #38
A Eighth
B Fifth
C Ninth
D Seventh
Question #39
A Dopamine
B Glutamate
C Serotonin
D Acetylcholine
Question #40
A Deep vein thrombosis
B Pulmonary embolism
C Intracerebral hemorrhage
D Spinal metastasis
Question #41
A Use heat to decrease back pain
B Use assistive devices
C Perform moderate exercise
D Sleep in the recumbent position
Question #42
A Impaired cognition
B Knowledge deficit
C Body image disturbance
D Anxiety
Question #43
A Surgery is never needed; radiation has proven very effective.
B Almost 80% of these tumors become malignant over time.
C Compression of the seventh cranial nerve is a side effect
D Hearing loss usually occurs.
Question #44
A Ask if the client has had a bowel movement
B Ask the client if there is pain on ambulation
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 Eliminate foods high in fat
B Take phenothiazine prior to meals
C Use Relaxation techniques
D Maintain a pureed diet
E Increase high carbohydrate foods
Question #46
A Offering family support groups
B Optimizing nutrition
C Explaining hospice care and services
D Managing muscle weakness
Question #47
A Paralysis
B Urinary incontinence
C Urinary retention
D Fecal incontinence
Question #48
A Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B Huntington disease
C Parkinson disease
D Alzheimer disease
Question #49
A Doppler ultrasonography.
B quantitative spectral phonoangiography
C Doppler scanning
D electromyography (EMG).
Question #50
A 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?”
B Many caregivers experience burnout. Are you experiencing symptoms depression and anxiety?”
C 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?”
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 Brain stem
B Temporal lobe
C Pituitary gland
D Cerebellum
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 Hypokinesia
B Dysphagia
C Dysphonia
D Micrographia
Question #54
A Dopamine
B Serotonin
C Phenylalanine
D Acetylcholine
Question #55
A Cerebral angiography
B Cytologic studies of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
C Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
D Positron emission tomography (PET)
Question #56
A Huntington’s disease
B Parkinson’s disease
C Myesthenia gravis
D Multiple sclerosis
Question #57
A Clients take an assortment of different drugs
B Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect
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 demonstrates positive coping strategies.
B Client expreses feelings related to self-care ability.
C Client consumes adequate calories to meet energy needs.
D Client participates in daily hygiene activities with assitive devices.
Question #59
A Amantadine
B Levodopa
C Bromocriptine mesylate
D Benztropine Mesylate
Question #60
A Audible bruit over the skull
B Weber and Rinne test
C increase in prolactin
D Tissue biopsy
Question #61
A Dehydration
B Increased intracranial pressure
C The tumor is shrinking.
D Migraines
Question #62
A Huntington disease
B Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
C Parkinson disease
D Multiple sclerosis
Question #63
A Hypervolemia
B Hypovolemia
C Decreased intracranial pressure
D Increased intracranial pressure
Question #64
A Angioneurotic edema
B Papilledema
C Scotoma
D Lymphedema
Question #65
A The nurse administers antiretroviral agents per order
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 plans patient activities for evening hours rather then morning hours
Question #66
A Powerlessness
B Risk for disuse syndrome
C Ineffective denial
D Anxiety
Question #67
A Discourage the client from doing any range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
B Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
C Have the client sit up in a chair as much as possible
D Logroll the client from side to side
Question #68
A Turning the client from side to side, using the logroll technique
B Keeping a pillow under the client’s knees at all times
C Placing the client in semi-Fowler’s position
D Maintaining bed rest for 72 hours after the laminectomy
Question #69
A Calcification of long bones
B Osteoarthritis
C Low bone mass and osteoporosis
D Pathologic fractures
Question #70
A The client with Paget disease.
B The client with Huntington disease.
C The client with glioma.
D The client with osteomyelitis.
Question #71
A Cellular telephones
B Use of hair dyes
C Head trauma
D Ionizing radiation
Question #72
A Hypoactive bowel sounds
B Sensory deficits in one arm
C Severe lower back pain
D Weakness and atrophy of the arm muscles
Question #73
A Related to difficulty swallowing
B Related to visual field deficits
C Related to psychomotor seizures
D Related to impaired balance