MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 4 SCRIPTED
REVIEW STUDY PREP: QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 EXAM CLEARED.
◍ cardinal features of Parkinson's (TRAP)? Answer: *T-remor at
rest (or pill rolling)
*R-igidity
*A-kinesia/Bradykinesia
*P-ostural Disturbances
◍ What disease is "freezing phenomenon" a characteristic of?
Answer: Parkinson's
◍ A 62 y/o patient calls and c/o of a headache what statement would
cause the most concern? Answer: It's the worst headache I've ever
had
◍ the headache from a subdural hematoma is of venous origin,
typically resulting from ahead injury that is usually mild and easily
forgotten by the patient. Answer: Temporal arteritis
◍ s/s of temporal (giant cell) arteritis Answer: * unilateral HA
(temporal artery, orbital)
* jaw claudication (pain with chewing)
, * temporary blindness
(Medical Urgency) Polymyalgia rheumatica (pain/stiff muscles
shoulders and hips)
◍ What age group is at higher risk for temporal arteritis Answer:
>50
◍ Clinical manifestations of Articular disorders? Answer:
*characterized by deep or diffuse pain, pain or limited ROM on active
and passive movement
*swelling
*crepitus
◍ Clinical manifestations of Non-Articular disorders? Answer:
*Tend to be painful on active but not passive (assisted) ROM.
*Seldom demonstrate swelling, crepitus, instability, or deformity by
itself.
◍ What diagnostic assessment is most useful in a patient who
presents with lumbar radiculopathy? Answer: The straight leg raise
(assesses L5-S1). pain would indicate most common disc herniation
◍ What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? Answer: CN VII
◍ S/S of Bell's Palsy Answer: * Acute onset one-sided Facial
paralysis with normal ocular movement and sensation
REVIEW STUDY PREP: QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 EXAM CLEARED.
◍ cardinal features of Parkinson's (TRAP)? Answer: *T-remor at
rest (or pill rolling)
*R-igidity
*A-kinesia/Bradykinesia
*P-ostural Disturbances
◍ What disease is "freezing phenomenon" a characteristic of?
Answer: Parkinson's
◍ A 62 y/o patient calls and c/o of a headache what statement would
cause the most concern? Answer: It's the worst headache I've ever
had
◍ the headache from a subdural hematoma is of venous origin,
typically resulting from ahead injury that is usually mild and easily
forgotten by the patient. Answer: Temporal arteritis
◍ s/s of temporal (giant cell) arteritis Answer: * unilateral HA
(temporal artery, orbital)
* jaw claudication (pain with chewing)
, * temporary blindness
(Medical Urgency) Polymyalgia rheumatica (pain/stiff muscles
shoulders and hips)
◍ What age group is at higher risk for temporal arteritis Answer:
>50
◍ Clinical manifestations of Articular disorders? Answer:
*characterized by deep or diffuse pain, pain or limited ROM on active
and passive movement
*swelling
*crepitus
◍ Clinical manifestations of Non-Articular disorders? Answer:
*Tend to be painful on active but not passive (assisted) ROM.
*Seldom demonstrate swelling, crepitus, instability, or deformity by
itself.
◍ What diagnostic assessment is most useful in a patient who
presents with lumbar radiculopathy? Answer: The straight leg raise
(assesses L5-S1). pain would indicate most common disc herniation
◍ What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? Answer: CN VII
◍ S/S of Bell's Palsy Answer: * Acute onset one-sided Facial
paralysis with normal ocular movement and sensation
