NUR 234 QUIZ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | NUR 234 QUIZ
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST
2026/2027
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Term
A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tells the nurse,
"Sometimes I feel so frustrated. I can't do anything without help!" This
comment best supports which nursing diagnosis?
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Risk for disuse syndrome Ineffective
Powerlessness Anxiety
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,Term
The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
who is overwhelmed by learning about the disease. The client indicates
understanding that there is a disruption in the covering of axons but
does not remember what the covering is called. The nurse should tell
the client:
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that the covering is called
"Check the skin that is covered by
myelin and that it can be
the braces for redness and
discussed further at the next
breakdown."
meeting.
“OA is considered a
"The goal of this type of care is to
noninflammatory joint disease. RA is
promote the best quality of life that
characterized by inflamed, swollen
is now possible."
joints.”
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Definition
Dyskinesia
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, The nurse is caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease and is preparing to
administer medication. What does the nurse administer to the patient that is
considered the most effective drug currently given for the tremor of Parkinson's?
A public health nurse is organizing a campaign that will address the leading cause
of musculoskeletal-related disability in the United States. The nurse should focus on
what health problem?
The nurse is performing an assessment for a patient in the clinic with Parkinson's
disease. The nurse determines that the patient's voice has changed since the last
visit and is now more difficult to understand. How should the nurse document this
finding?
The clinic nurse caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease notes that the
patient has been taking levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) for 7 years. For
what common side effect of Sinemet would the nurse assesses this patient?
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Definition
Trim, reshape, and smooth edges of cast. This helps to prevent skin
irritation and injury.
Handle wet cast with palms of hands. Using the palms of the hands
prevents indentations and potential pressure points that can occur if
the cast is handled with the fingers.
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ANSWERS | NUR 234 QUIZ
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST
2026/2027
1 of 43
Term
A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tells the nurse,
"Sometimes I feel so frustrated. I can't do anything without help!" This
comment best supports which nursing diagnosis?
Give this one a try later!
Risk for disuse syndrome Ineffective
Powerlessness Anxiety
Don't know?
2 of 43
,Term
The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
who is overwhelmed by learning about the disease. The client indicates
understanding that there is a disruption in the covering of axons but
does not remember what the covering is called. The nurse should tell
the client:
Give this one a try later!
that the covering is called
"Check the skin that is covered by
myelin and that it can be
the braces for redness and
discussed further at the next
breakdown."
meeting.
“OA is considered a
"The goal of this type of care is to
noninflammatory joint disease. RA is
promote the best quality of life that
characterized by inflamed, swollen
is now possible."
joints.”
Don't know?
3 of 43
Definition
Dyskinesia
Give this one a try later!
, The nurse is caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease and is preparing to
administer medication. What does the nurse administer to the patient that is
considered the most effective drug currently given for the tremor of Parkinson's?
A public health nurse is organizing a campaign that will address the leading cause
of musculoskeletal-related disability in the United States. The nurse should focus on
what health problem?
The nurse is performing an assessment for a patient in the clinic with Parkinson's
disease. The nurse determines that the patient's voice has changed since the last
visit and is now more difficult to understand. How should the nurse document this
finding?
The clinic nurse caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease notes that the
patient has been taking levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) for 7 years. For
what common side effect of Sinemet would the nurse assesses this patient?
Don't know?
4 of 43
Definition
Trim, reshape, and smooth edges of cast. This helps to prevent skin
irritation and injury.
Handle wet cast with palms of hands. Using the palms of the hands
prevents indentations and potential pressure points that can occur if
the cast is handled with the fingers.
Give this one a try later!
