INPA 1006 level 1 Midterm Exam
Questions And Answers
Parkinson's disease -
correct answer ✅Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads
to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and
coordination. Parkinson's symptoms usually begin gradually and get
worse over time.
Parkinsons disease- Communication with client -
correct answer ✅Maintain eye contact
Keep it simple, yes or no questions
If talking about someone else, use names instead of pronouns to
clarify
Make it clear when your changing subjects
Be patient
Clear voice
Speak slowly
Be calm
SOLER
Parkinsons disease - Communication with family: -
correct answer ✅Be empathetic
Be understanding
,INPA 1006 level 1 Midterm Exam
Questions And Answers
Listen to their questions and concerns
Be patient
Educate family on the disease
Educate family on medications patient takes
Educate family on symptoms and side effects that can happen
Parkinsons disease - Patho -
correct answer ✅Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or
neurons, in an area of the brain that controls movement become
impaired and/or die. Normally, these neurons produce an
important brain chemical known as dopamine. When the neurons
die or become impaired, they produce less dopamine, which causes
the movement problems of Parkinson's.
What is dopamine? -
correct answer ✅Dopamine is a chemical messenager that
transmits signals between 2 regions of the brain to coordinate
activity.
When nerve cells die, dopamine is reduced which leads to paient
unable to direct and control movements
,INPA 1006 level 1 Midterm Exam
Questions And Answers
Parkinsons disease - signs & symptoms -
correct answer ✅Tremor (trembling) in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or
head
Stiffness of the limbs and trunk
Slowness of movement
Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls
Loss of automatic movements
Speech changes
Writing changes
Parkinsons disease - What specific communication techniques will
you use with this patient? Why? -
correct answer ✅Maintain eye contact
Closed ended questions
If talking about someone else, use names instead of pronouns to
clarify
Make it clear when your changing subjects
Be patient
Clear voice
Speak slowly
, INPA 1006 level 1 Midterm Exam
Questions And Answers
Be calm
SOLER
Assertive and therapeutic
To promote a better nurse client relationship
Parkinsons disease- What problems or concerns do you anticipate
with this patient? -
correct answer ✅- Dehydration: medication can cause this, also an
unhealthy diet.
- Weakness and confusion: lead to Weakness and confusion
because the brain and the organs in your body receive less blood
flow
- Risk of falling: due to dehydration
- Impaired skin integrity
-Decreased Peristalsis
- Muscle stiffness
- Aggression/Depression/Behavioural changes: due to being
immobile they will go through many behavioral changes
Questions And Answers
Parkinson's disease -
correct answer ✅Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads
to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and
coordination. Parkinson's symptoms usually begin gradually and get
worse over time.
Parkinsons disease- Communication with client -
correct answer ✅Maintain eye contact
Keep it simple, yes or no questions
If talking about someone else, use names instead of pronouns to
clarify
Make it clear when your changing subjects
Be patient
Clear voice
Speak slowly
Be calm
SOLER
Parkinsons disease - Communication with family: -
correct answer ✅Be empathetic
Be understanding
,INPA 1006 level 1 Midterm Exam
Questions And Answers
Listen to their questions and concerns
Be patient
Educate family on the disease
Educate family on medications patient takes
Educate family on symptoms and side effects that can happen
Parkinsons disease - Patho -
correct answer ✅Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or
neurons, in an area of the brain that controls movement become
impaired and/or die. Normally, these neurons produce an
important brain chemical known as dopamine. When the neurons
die or become impaired, they produce less dopamine, which causes
the movement problems of Parkinson's.
What is dopamine? -
correct answer ✅Dopamine is a chemical messenager that
transmits signals between 2 regions of the brain to coordinate
activity.
When nerve cells die, dopamine is reduced which leads to paient
unable to direct and control movements
,INPA 1006 level 1 Midterm Exam
Questions And Answers
Parkinsons disease - signs & symptoms -
correct answer ✅Tremor (trembling) in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or
head
Stiffness of the limbs and trunk
Slowness of movement
Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls
Loss of automatic movements
Speech changes
Writing changes
Parkinsons disease - What specific communication techniques will
you use with this patient? Why? -
correct answer ✅Maintain eye contact
Closed ended questions
If talking about someone else, use names instead of pronouns to
clarify
Make it clear when your changing subjects
Be patient
Clear voice
Speak slowly
, INPA 1006 level 1 Midterm Exam
Questions And Answers
Be calm
SOLER
Assertive and therapeutic
To promote a better nurse client relationship
Parkinsons disease- What problems or concerns do you anticipate
with this patient? -
correct answer ✅- Dehydration: medication can cause this, also an
unhealthy diet.
- Weakness and confusion: lead to Weakness and confusion
because the brain and the organs in your body receive less blood
flow
- Risk of falling: due to dehydration
- Impaired skin integrity
-Decreased Peristalsis
- Muscle stiffness
- Aggression/Depression/Behavioural changes: due to being
immobile they will go through many behavioral changes
