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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Hair loss should be expected when taking the medication.
B The client should seek emergency care if he or she develops a fever.
C If a dose is missed, the client should take double the amount at the regular time the following day
D The client should ensure no one else handles the medication.
E The client should seek emergency help if nausea or vomiting occur.
Question #2
A MRI
B Computed tomography (CT)
C Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
D Positron-emission tomography (PET)
Question #3
A X-linked
B Non -repeated HTT gene
C Autosomal dominant
D Autosomal recessive
Question #4
A Multiple sclerosis
B Parkinson disease
C Huntington disease
D Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Question #5
A There are no special precautions for the client with Parkinson’s disease.
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 Assist the client into a comfortable position and stay alert for coughing, which signifies aspiration.
Question #6
A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage.
B pressure injury.
C knee flexion.
D body misalignment.
Question #7
A Improved quality of life
B Elimination of distressing signs and symptoms
C Removal of all or part of the tumor
D Reduced incidence of recurrence
Question #8
A Transcranial surgery is usually necessary to remove the tumor.
B Most tumors are malignant (>90%).
C The cause is directly related to prior exposure to radiation.
D Most tumors produce too much of one or more hormones.
Question #9
A Dantrolene sodium
B Baclofen
C Diazepam
D Riluzole
Question #10
A Thalamus
B Cerebellum
C Brainstem
D Hypothalamus
Question #11
A Emotional apathy
B Choreiform movements
C Suicidal ideations
D Loss of bowel and bladder control
Question #12
A Motor cortex
B Frontal lobe
C Cerebellum
D Occipital lobe
Question #13
A Neuroma
B Glioma
C Angioma
D Meningioma
Question #14
A Atrophy of the lower leg muscles
B Back pain when the knees are flexed
C Homans’ sign
D Pain radiating down the posterior thigh
Question #15
A Driving a car should be avoided until the you know how this medication effects you.”
B Suicidal ideation is a common side effect of this medication and should be reported immediately.”
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 = 90/50 mm Hg; HR = 75 bpm
B BP = 175/45 mm Hg; HR = 42 bpm
C BP = 150/90 mm Hg; HR = 90 bpm
D BP =130/80 mm Hg; HR = 55 bpm
Question #17
A They can affect vital functioning.
B prognosis is very poor.
C They do not require surgical removal
D They are all metastatic.
Question #18
A Hemorrhagic stroke
B Visual loss
C Thyroid disorders
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 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 take an assortment of different drugs.
B Clients generally do not adhere to the drug regimen
C Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect.
D Drugs administered may cause a wide variety of adverse effects.
Question #22
A Client participates in activities of daily living using adaptive devices.
B Client describes the importance of diagnostic follow-up to evaluate the disorder.
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 Growth hormone
B Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C Adrenocorticotropic hormone
D Prolactin
Question #24
A Infection at the surgical site
B Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
C Growth of a secondary tumor
D Impaired tissue healing
Question #25
A Impaired skin integrity
B Knowledge deficit
C Urinary tract infection
D Spinal cord compression
Question #26
A Decadron
B Dilantin
C Paclitaxel
D Coumadin
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 The tumor is shrinking.
B Migraines
C Increased intracranial pressure
D Dehydration
Question #29
A Computed tomography
B Core needle biopsy
C Ultrasonography
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 My headache and nausea should be lessened somwhat.”
B Any tissue that was dead will be removed.”
C There will be less cancer left that might be resistant to chemotherapy.”
D The surgeon will be able to remove all of the tumor.”
Question #32
A Related to difficulty swallowing
B Related to visual field deficits
C Related to psychomotor seizures
D Related to impaired balance
Question #33
A Cognitive impairment
B Motor weakness
C Medication side effects
D Impaired sensory perception
Question #34
A 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.”
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 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 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 Radiation therapy
B Chemotherapy
C Immunotherapy
D Surgery
Question #36
A Slow, shuffling gait
B Dysphagia and dysphonia
C Rapid, jerky, involuntary movements
D Dementia
Question #37
A Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help you.”
B These symptoms are not related to your past diagnosis.”
C This will pass, you need to relax.”
D Once you sleep, you should be fine.”
Question #38
A Eighth
B Fifth
C Seventh
D Ninth
Question #39
A Acetylcholine
B Serotonin
C Dopamine
D Glutamate
Question #40
A Intracerebral hemorrhage
B Spinal metastasis
C Pulmonary embolism
D Deep vein thrombosis
Question #41
A Use heat to decrease back pain
B Sleep in the recumbent position
C Perform moderate exercise
D Use assistive devices
Question #42
A Anxiety
B Body image disturbance
C Impaired cognition
D Knowledge deficit
Question #43
A Surgery is never needed; radiation has proven very effective.
B Hearing loss usually occurs.
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 if the client has had a bowel movement
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 Take phenothiazine prior to meals
B Eliminate foods high in fat
C Increase high carbohydrate foods
D Use Relaxation techniques
E Maintain a pureed diet
Question #46
A Optimizing nutrition
B Explaining hospice care and services
C Managing muscle weakness
D Offering family support groups
Question #47
A Fecal incontinence
B Urinary incontinence
C Paralysis
D Urinary retention
Question #48
A Huntington disease
B Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
C Parkinson disease
D Alzheimer disease
Question #49
A quantitative spectral phonoangiography
B Doppler scanning
C electromyography (EMG).
D Doppler ultrasonography.
Question #50
A It is okay to say you give up. Are you worried you will not be able to continue to provide care for your partner?”
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 Many caregivers experience burnout. Are you experiencing symptoms depression and anxiety?”
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 Temporal lobe
C Brain stem
D Cerebellum
Question #52
A If one parent has the disorder, there is a 50% chance that you will inherit the disease.”
B The disease is inherited and all offspring of a parent will develop the disease.”
C If one parent has the disorder, there is an 75% chance that you will inherit the disease.”
D The disease is not hereditary and therefore there is no risk to you.”
Question #53
A Hypokinesia
B Dysphonia
C Dysphagia
D Micrographia
Question #54
A Acetylcholine
B Dopamine
C Phenylalanine
D Serotonin
Question #55
A Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
B Cerebral angiography
C Positron emission tomography (PET)
D Cytologic studies of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Question #56
A Myesthenia gravis
B Parkinson’s disease
C Huntington’s disease
D Multiple sclerosis
Question #57
A Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect
B Clients take an assortment of different drugs
C Clients generally do not adhere to the drug regimen
D Drugs administered may cause a wide variety of adverse effects.
Question #58
A Client expreses feelings related to self-care ability.
B Client participates in daily hygiene activities with assitive devices.
C Client consumes adequate calories to meet energy needs.
D Client demonstrates positive coping strategies.
Question #59
A Bromocriptine mesylate
B Levodopa
C Amantadine
D Benztropine Mesylate
Question #60
A Weber and Rinne test
B Audible bruit over the skull
C Tissue biopsy
D increase in prolactin
Question #61
A The tumor is shrinking.
B Increased intracranial pressure
C Dehydration
D Migraines
Question #62
A Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
B Multiple sclerosis
C Parkinson disease
D Huntington disease
Question #63
A Increased intracranial pressure
B Hypervolemia
C Decreased intracranial pressure
D Hypovolemia
Question #64
A Lymphedema
B Scotoma
C Papilledema
D Angioneurotic edema
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 plans patient activities for evening hours rather then morning hours
C The nurse must avoid the use of heat applications in the treatment of muscle and joint pain
D The nurse administers antiretroviral agents per order
Question #66
A Anxiety
B Powerlessness
C Ineffective denial
D Risk for disuse syndrome
Question #67
A Logroll the client from side to side
B Discourage the client from doing any range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
C Have the client sit up in a chair as much as possible
D Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
Question #68
A Maintaining bed rest for 72 hours after the laminectomy
B Turning the client from side to side, using the logroll technique
C Placing the client in semi-Fowler’s position
D Keeping a pillow under the client’s knees at all times
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 Huntington disease.
C The client with glioma.
D The client with osteomyelitis.
Question #71
A Head trauma
B Use of hair dyes
C Ionizing radiation
D Cellular telephones
Question #72
A Hypoactive bowel sounds
B Severe lower back pain
C Weakness and atrophy of the arm muscles
D Sensory deficits in one arm
Question #73
A Related to psychomotor seizures
B Related to difficulty swallowing
C Related to visual field deficits
D Related to impaired balance