Midterm Exam: NR 572/ NR572 (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Advanced Acute Care Management Guide |Weeks 1-4 Covered| Q/A | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) -Chamberlain

Midterm Exam: NR 572/ NR572 (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Advanced Acute Care Management Guide |Weeks 1-4 Covered| Q/A | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) -Chamberlain QUESTION Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS): Etiology Answer: Autoimmune; triggered by infections (e.g., Campylobacter, EBV, CMV, COVID-19) QUESTION GBS: Clinical Presentation Answer: Paresthesia and muscle weakness in fingertips or toes that ascends proximally Burning or shock-like pain in lower extremities Autonomic dysfunction (hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, facial flushing, brady/tachycardia) Papilledema QUESTION GBS: Physical Exam Findings Answer: Areflexia, hypotonia, sensory changes, respiratory distress, cranial nerve involvement QUESTION GBS: Diagnostic Testing Answer: CSF: ↑protein with normal WBC after 48 hrs; EMG shows slowed conduction velocity QUESTION GBS: Treatment Answer: IVIG or plasmapheresis; supportive care; ICU monitoring if respiratory compromise QUESTION ALS: Neurologic Pattern Answer: No sensory dysfunction or pain, hypo-or hyperreflexia can be present QUESTION MG: Neurologic Pattern Answer: The sensory modalities and the reflexes are preserved QUESTION GBS: Neurologic Pattern Answer: Sensory complaints of numbness and tingling are common QUESTION ALS: Muscular Pattern Answer: Asymmetrical loss of Upper and lower motor neurons; may start in head, arms, or legs QUESTION MG: Muscular Pattern Answer: Weakness typically worse with exertion, improves with rest; ocular/bulbar signs early QUESTION GBS: Muscular Pattern Answer: Symmetrical and ascending weakness following recent infection QUESTION ALS - Muscular Pattern Answer: Asymmetrical loss of Upper and lower motor neurons; may start in the head (craniobulbar), upper extremities, or lower extremities; progressive and fatal QUESTION ALS - Neurologic Pattern Answer: No sensory dysfunction or pain, hypo-or hyperreflexia can be present QUESTION MG - Muscular Pattern Answer: Ascending weakness which is typically worse after exercise and improved with rest; variable clinical course with remissions and exacerbations QUESTION MG - Neurologic Pattern Answer: The sensory modalities and the reflexes are preserved QUESTION GBS - Muscular Pattern Answer: Symmetrical and ascending weakness following a recent infection QUESTION GBS - Neurologic Pattern Answer: Sensory complaints of numbness and tingling are common QUESTION ALS Diagnosis Answer: Loss of upper and lower motor neurons with progressive weakness, no sensory loss, normal reflexes early then hyperreflexia QUESTION MG Diagnosis Answer: Autoimmune disorder with antibodies against ACh receptors, fluctuating weakness, improved with rest, ptosis, diplopia, preserved reflexes QUESTION GBS Diagnosis Answer: Autoimmune response following infection, ascending paralysis, areflexia, sensory changes QUESTION ALS Treatment Answer: Supportive care, riluzole, edaravone, multidisciplinary team QUESTION MG Treatment Answer: Thymectomy, anticholinesterase drugs (pyridostigmine), immunosuppressants, IVIG/plasmapheresis QUESTION GBS Treatment Answer: Supportive care, IVIG or plasmapheresis, ICU monitoring if severe, DVT prophylaxis QUESTION Multiple sclerosis (MS)