Unit 11 NR328 Nursing Care Muscular Dystrophy Actual Questions and
Correct Answers
Q1
Which information can be used to confirm the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy? Select all
that apply
Answer: ALL
Q2
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an --- disorder that is passed to --- It presents primarily with
Answer: X-linked recessive, males, muscle weakness
Q3
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old who has a history of delayeddevelopment. How can the nurse assess
for Gower sign?
Answer: Ask the child to rise from a sitting position
Q4
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old during an appointment with thepediatrician. Which statements by
the parent require follow up by the nurse? Select all that apply
Answer: "He started walking at about 18 months." "He uses his arms to stand himself up." "He is
just very
clumsy and falls a lot."
Q5
Highlight the assessment findings that are concerning to the nurse
Answer: sits down after a few minutes of recess decreased strengthfrequently trips on the
stairspush himself up
with his arms when getting up from the floorslightly waddling gait
Q6
For each finding, indicate if the finding is consistent with clinical manifestations of Duchennemuscular
dystrophy or spina bifida. Each finding may support Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, or
both
Answer: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - ALLSpina Bifida - Average statureLower extremity
mobility dysfunction
Correct Answers
Q1
Which information can be used to confirm the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy? Select all
that apply
Answer: ALL
Q2
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an --- disorder that is passed to --- It presents primarily with
Answer: X-linked recessive, males, muscle weakness
Q3
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old who has a history of delayeddevelopment. How can the nurse assess
for Gower sign?
Answer: Ask the child to rise from a sitting position
Q4
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old during an appointment with thepediatrician. Which statements by
the parent require follow up by the nurse? Select all that apply
Answer: "He started walking at about 18 months." "He uses his arms to stand himself up." "He is
just very
clumsy and falls a lot."
Q5
Highlight the assessment findings that are concerning to the nurse
Answer: sits down after a few minutes of recess decreased strengthfrequently trips on the
stairspush himself up
with his arms when getting up from the floorslightly waddling gait
Q6
For each finding, indicate if the finding is consistent with clinical manifestations of Duchennemuscular
dystrophy or spina bifida. Each finding may support Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, or
both
Answer: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - ALLSpina Bifida - Average statureLower extremity
mobility dysfunction
