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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 The client should seek emergency care if he or she develops a fever.
E If a dose is missed, the client should take double the amount at the regular time the following day
Question #2
A MRI
B Computed tomography (CT)
C Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
D Positron-emission tomography (PET)
Question #3
A Autosomal dominant
B Non -repeated HTT gene
C X-linked
D Autosomal recessive
Question #4
A Parkinson disease
B Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
C Multiple sclerosis
D Huntington disease
Question #5
A There are no special precautions for the client with Parkinson’s disease.
B Assist the client into a comfortable position and stay alert for coughing, which signifies aspiration.
C Clients with Parkinson’s disease shouldn’t have liquids; remove them from the dinner tray before serving food to the client.
D Make sure the client is sitting with the head of bed elevated to 90 degrees.
Question #6
A pressure injury.
B body misalignment.
C knee flexion.
D cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage.
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 Most tumors produce too much of one or more hormones.
B The cause is directly related to prior exposure to radiation.
C Transcranial surgery is usually necessary to remove the tumor.
D Most tumors are malignant (>90%).
Question #9
A Dantrolene sodium
B Diazepam
C Riluzole
D Baclofen
Question #10
A Thalamus
B Brainstem
C Cerebellum
D Hypothalamus
Question #11
A Choreiform movements
B Loss of bowel and bladder control
C Suicidal ideations
D Emotional apathy
Question #12
A Cerebellum
B Motor cortex
C Occipital lobe
D Frontal lobe
Question #13
A Angioma
B Neuroma
C Meningioma
D Glioma
Question #14
A Atrophy of the lower leg muscles
B Homans’ sign
C Pain radiating down the posterior thigh
D Back pain when the knees are flexed
Question #15
A Suicidal ideation is a common side effect of this medication and should be reported immediately.”
B Driving a car should be avoided until the you know how this medication effects you.”
C If a corticosteroid has been prescribed, do not take it at the same time as this medication.”
D If the previous day’s dose was forgotten, take two at the regular time the next day.”
Question #16
A BP = 150/90 mm Hg; HR = 90 bpm
B BP = 90/50 mm Hg; HR = 75 bpm
C BP = 175/45 mm Hg; HR = 42 bpm
D BP =130/80 mm Hg; HR = 55 bpm
Question #17
A They do not require surgical removal
B prognosis is very poor.
C They are all metastatic.
D They can affect vital functioning.
Question #18
A Thyroid disorders
B Hearing loss
C Hemorrhagic stroke
D Visual loss
Question #19
A The tumor will cause pressure on the eighth cranial nerve.
B The tumor is malignant and aggressive
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 Monitor the client on bed rest
B Keep an oral airway at the bedside
C Administer pain medications every 4 hours
D Assist the client with walking hourly
Question #21
A Clients generally do not adhere to the drug regimen
B Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect.
C Clients take an assortment of different drugs.
D Drugs administered may cause a wide variety of adverse effects.
Question #22
A Client demonstrates understanding of the need to adhere to medication therapy.
B Client participates in activities of daily living using adaptive devices.
C Client describes the importance of diagnostic follow-up to evaluate the disorder.
D Client verbalizes understanding of the chronic nature of the disorder.
Question #23
A Growth hormone
B Prolactin
C Adrenocorticotropic hormone
D Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Question #24
A Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
B Infection at the surgical site
C Impaired tissue healing
D Growth of a secondary tumor
Question #25
A Impaired skin integrity
B Spinal cord compression
C Urinary tract infection
D Knowledge deficit
Question #26
A Coumadin
B Dilantin
C Decadron
D Paclitaxel
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 Dehydration
B Increased intracranial pressure
C Migraines
D The tumor is shrinking.
Question #29
A Ultrasonography
B Core needle biopsy
C Computed tomography
D Magnetic resonance imaging
Question #30
A Wearing the cervical collar when sleeping
B Keeping the head in a neutral position
C Moving the neck from side to side when the collar is off
D Removing the entire collar when shaving
Question #31
A There will be less cancer left that might be resistant to chemotherapy.”
B My headache and nausea should be lessened somwhat.”
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 Medication side effects
B Cognitive impairment
C Motor weakness
D Impaired sensory perception
Question #34
A 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.”
B 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.”
C 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?”
D 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.”
Question #35
A Immunotherapy
B Chemotherapy
C Radiation therapy
D Surgery
Question #36
A Dementia
B Rapid, jerky, involuntary movements
C Dysphagia and dysphonia
D Slow, shuffling gait
Question #37
A These symptoms are not related to your past diagnosis.”
B Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help you.”
C This will pass, you need to relax.”
D Once you sleep, you should be fine.”
Question #38
A Fifth
B Seventh
C Eighth
D Ninth
Question #39
A Serotonin
B Glutamate
C Acetylcholine
D Dopamine
Question #40
A Intracerebral hemorrhage
B Pulmonary embolism
C Deep vein thrombosis
D Spinal metastasis
Question #41
A Use assistive devices
B Perform moderate exercise
C Use heat to decrease back pain
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 Compression of the seventh cranial nerve is a side effect
C Almost 80% of these tumors become malignant over time.
D Surgery is never needed; radiation has proven very effective.
Question #44
A Ask if the client has had a bowel movement
B Ask if the client can walk
C Have the client lie on the back and lift the leg, keeping it straight
D Ask the client if there is pain on ambulation
Question #45
A Eliminate foods high in fat
B Use Relaxation techniques
C Increase high carbohydrate foods
D Take phenothiazine prior to meals
E Maintain a pureed diet
Question #46
A Optimizing nutrition
B Managing muscle weakness
C Explaining hospice care and services
D Offering family support groups
Question #47
A Fecal incontinence
B Paralysis
C Urinary incontinence
D Urinary retention
Question #48
A Parkinson disease
B Huntington disease
C Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
D Alzheimer disease
Question #49
A electromyography (EMG).
B Doppler ultrasonography.
C quantitative spectral phonoangiography
D Doppler scanning
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 Pituitary gland
B Cerebellum
C Temporal lobe
D Brain stem
Question #52
A The disease is not hereditary and therefore there is no risk to you.”
B If one parent has the disorder, there is a 50% chance that you will inherit the disease.”
C If one parent has the disorder, there is an 75% chance that you will inherit the disease.”
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 Dopamine
B Serotonin
C Phenylalanine
D Acetylcholine
Question #55
A Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
B Positron emission tomography (PET)
C Cerebral angiography
D Cytologic studies of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Question #56
A Myesthenia gravis
B Multiple sclerosis
C Parkinson’s disease
D Huntington’s disease
Question #57
A Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect
B Clients generally do not adhere to the drug regimen
C Drugs administered may cause a wide variety of adverse effects.
D Clients take an assortment of different drugs
Question #58
A Client consumes adequate calories to meet energy needs.
B Client demonstrates positive coping strategies.
C Client expreses feelings related to self-care ability.
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 Tissue biopsy
B Audible bruit over the skull
C Weber and Rinne test
D increase in prolactin
Question #61
A Dehydration
B Migraines
C The tumor is shrinking.
D Increased intracranial pressure
Question #62
A Parkinson disease
B Huntington disease
C Multiple sclerosis
D Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Question #63
A Hypovolemia
B Hypervolemia
C Decreased intracranial pressure
D Increased intracranial pressure
Question #64
A Scotoma
B Lymphedema
C Angioneurotic edema
D Papilledema
Question #65
A The nurse provides care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining the physical, psychological and social well being of the client
B The nurse administers antiretroviral agents per order
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 Risk for disuse syndrome
B Powerlessness
C Ineffective denial
D Anxiety
Question #67
A Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
B Logroll the client from side to side
C Discourage the client from doing any range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
D Have the client sit up in a chair as much as possible
Question #68
A Maintaining bed rest for 72 hours after the laminectomy
B Keeping a pillow under the client’s knees at all times
C Placing the client in semi-Fowler’s position
D Turning the client from side to side, using the logroll technique
Question #69
A Low bone mass and osteoporosis
B Calcification of long bones
C Pathologic fractures
D Osteoarthritis
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 Ionizing radiation
B Head trauma
C Cellular telephones
D Use of hair dyes
Question #72
A Hypoactive bowel sounds
B Severe lower back pain
C Sensory deficits in one arm
D Weakness and atrophy of the arm muscles
Question #73
A Related to visual field deficits
B Related to difficulty swallowing
C Related to psychomotor seizures
D Related to impaired balance