NUR 654 Quiz 1 GCU Questions And Answers
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All of the following are common symptoms seen with Parkinson's disease: ANS Unilateral Tremor
The spouse of a patient newly diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) asks about long term care. What
will the provider include when teaching the family about the disease? ANS Preventing malnutrition is a key
element in care.
During a well child exam on a 4 month old infant, the primary care nurse practitioner evaluates mental health issues.
Which statement by the parent indicates a potential problem with the parent child relationship? ANS I let my
baby cry a while to learn to be patient.
A s13 yr old child has exhibited symptoms of mild depression for several weeks. The parent reports feeling relieved
that the symptoms have passed but concerned that the child now seems to have boundless energy and an inability to
sit still. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do? ANS Refer the child to a child psychiatrist for
evaluation of Bipolar disorder
What is an important purpose of conducting an interview prior to beginning neuropsychological testing on an older
adult suspected of having dementia? ANS To assess the patient's ability to cooperate with the testing
What is an important purpose of conducting an interview prior to beginning neuropsychological testing on an older
adult suspected of having dementia? ANS To assess the patient's ability to cooperate with the testing
A newly divorced mother of a toddler reports that the child began having difficulty sleeping and nightmares along
with exhibiting angry outbursts and tantrums 2 months prior. The primary care nurs practitioner learns taht the child
recuses to oplay with usual playmates and often spends time sitting quietly. What will the nurse practitioner do
initially? ANS Ask the mother about the child's relationships with the father
A 35 year old patient reports suddenly experiencing an assymmetric smile along with drooping and tearing in one
eye. The patient has a history of a recent viral illness, but is otherwise healthy. During the exam, teh provider notes
that there is unilateral full face paralysis on the right side. What is the initial intervention for this patient? ANS
Prescribe oral prednisilone
The parent of a 4 year old child reports that the child seems to be having trouble adjusting to a new day care and
reportedly is always engaging in solitary play when the parent arrives to pick up the child. What will the primary
care NP do? ANS Ask the parent if the child is slow to warm up to other new situations
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All of the following are common symptoms seen with Parkinson's disease: ANS Unilateral Tremor
The spouse of a patient newly diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) asks about long term care. What
will the provider include when teaching the family about the disease? ANS Preventing malnutrition is a key
element in care.
During a well child exam on a 4 month old infant, the primary care nurse practitioner evaluates mental health issues.
Which statement by the parent indicates a potential problem with the parent child relationship? ANS I let my
baby cry a while to learn to be patient.
A s13 yr old child has exhibited symptoms of mild depression for several weeks. The parent reports feeling relieved
that the symptoms have passed but concerned that the child now seems to have boundless energy and an inability to
sit still. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do? ANS Refer the child to a child psychiatrist for
evaluation of Bipolar disorder
What is an important purpose of conducting an interview prior to beginning neuropsychological testing on an older
adult suspected of having dementia? ANS To assess the patient's ability to cooperate with the testing
What is an important purpose of conducting an interview prior to beginning neuropsychological testing on an older
adult suspected of having dementia? ANS To assess the patient's ability to cooperate with the testing
A newly divorced mother of a toddler reports that the child began having difficulty sleeping and nightmares along
with exhibiting angry outbursts and tantrums 2 months prior. The primary care nurs practitioner learns taht the child
recuses to oplay with usual playmates and often spends time sitting quietly. What will the nurse practitioner do
initially? ANS Ask the mother about the child's relationships with the father
A 35 year old patient reports suddenly experiencing an assymmetric smile along with drooping and tearing in one
eye. The patient has a history of a recent viral illness, but is otherwise healthy. During the exam, teh provider notes
that there is unilateral full face paralysis on the right side. What is the initial intervention for this patient? ANS
Prescribe oral prednisilone
The parent of a 4 year old child reports that the child seems to be having trouble adjusting to a new day care and
reportedly is always engaging in solitary play when the parent arrives to pick up the child. What will the primary
care NP do? ANS Ask the parent if the child is slow to warm up to other new situations
