NUR 212 EXAM 2 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is the usual treatment for hypotension?
Decreasing the volume of fluid removed and infusing 0.9% saline
solution.
What are factors associated with developing muscle cramps during
hemodialysis?
Hypotension, hypovolemia, high ultrafiltration rate and low sodium
dialysate solution.
What is the treatment for muscle cramps induced by hemodialysis?
Reducing the ultrafiltration rate and giving fluids (saline, glucose,
mannitol.)
What is the onset of Multiple Sclerosis?
Usually between 20 and 50 years of age, with symptoms first appearing
at an average of 30 to 35 years of age.
Where is Multiple Sclerosis more prevalent?
In temperate climates (between 45 and 65 degrees of latitude), such as
those found in the northern United States, Canada and Europe.
What are possible precipitating factors for MS?
Infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, excessive fatigue,
pregnancy and a poor state of health.
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, NUR 212 EXAM 2 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What are may be the first symptom(s) of MS?
Blurred or double vision, red-green color distortion, or blindness in 1
eye.
What is Lhermitte's Sign?
A temporary sensory symptom described as an electric shock going
down the spine or into the limbs with neck flexion.
What is used to treat acute exacerbations of MS?
Corticosteroids (e.g., methylprednisolone, prednisone)
What may be considered for a short time when treatment with
corticosteroids alone do not achieve symptom improvement?
Therapeutic plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) and IV immunoglobulin
G.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
A chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by
slowness in the initiation and execution of movement (bradykinesia),
increased muscle tone (rigidity), tremor at rest and gait changes.
What are the classic manifestations of Parkinson's Disease?
Tremor
Rigidity
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, NUR 212 EXAM 2 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Akinesia
Postural instability
What is often the first sign of Parkinson's DIsease?
A tremor, which may be minimal at first, so the patient is the only one
who notices it.
For patients who are at risk for falling and tend to freeze while
walking, what should you have them do?
1.) Consciously think about stepping over an imaginary object on the
floor.
2.) Rock from side to side before stepping forward.
3.) Walk to a beat, such as with music.
4.) Try to swing both arms from front to back.
5.) Take 1 step backward and 2 steps forward.
In more than half of patients with Myasthenia Gravis, what are the
first muscles involved?
The ocular muscles, causing ptosis (drooping of the eyelids) in 1 or both
eyes and double vision.
What can exacerbate Myasthenia Gravis?
Fatigue, pregnancy, illness, trauma, temperature extremes, stress and
hypokalemia.
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, NUR 212 EXAM 2 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What can worsen Myasthenia Gravis?
Certain drugs, including beta adrenergic blockers, quinidine, phenytoin
(Dilantin), certain anesthetics and aminoglycoside antibiotics.
What is a Myasthenic Crisis?
An acute worsening of muscle weakness triggered by respiratory
infection, surgery, emotional distress, pregnancy, exposure to certain
drugs or beginning treatment with corticosteroids.
What are the features of a Cholinergic Crisis?
Involuntary muscle contraction, sweating, excessive salivation and
constricted pupils.
What are the diagnostic assessments related to Myasthenia Gravis?
-History and physical examination
-Fatigability with prolonged upward gaze (2 - 3 min)
-Muscle weakness
-EMG (Electromyography)
-Tensilon test
-Acetylcholine receptor antibodies
-Chest x-ray
What are the main features of Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is the usual treatment for hypotension?
Decreasing the volume of fluid removed and infusing 0.9% saline
solution.
What are factors associated with developing muscle cramps during
hemodialysis?
Hypotension, hypovolemia, high ultrafiltration rate and low sodium
dialysate solution.
What is the treatment for muscle cramps induced by hemodialysis?
Reducing the ultrafiltration rate and giving fluids (saline, glucose,
mannitol.)
What is the onset of Multiple Sclerosis?
Usually between 20 and 50 years of age, with symptoms first appearing
at an average of 30 to 35 years of age.
Where is Multiple Sclerosis more prevalent?
In temperate climates (between 45 and 65 degrees of latitude), such as
those found in the northern United States, Canada and Europe.
What are possible precipitating factors for MS?
Infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, excessive fatigue,
pregnancy and a poor state of health.
END OF
PAGE
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, NUR 212 EXAM 2 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What are may be the first symptom(s) of MS?
Blurred or double vision, red-green color distortion, or blindness in 1
eye.
What is Lhermitte's Sign?
A temporary sensory symptom described as an electric shock going
down the spine or into the limbs with neck flexion.
What is used to treat acute exacerbations of MS?
Corticosteroids (e.g., methylprednisolone, prednisone)
What may be considered for a short time when treatment with
corticosteroids alone do not achieve symptom improvement?
Therapeutic plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) and IV immunoglobulin
G.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
A chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by
slowness in the initiation and execution of movement (bradykinesia),
increased muscle tone (rigidity), tremor at rest and gait changes.
What are the classic manifestations of Parkinson's Disease?
Tremor
Rigidity
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PAGE
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, NUR 212 EXAM 2 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Akinesia
Postural instability
What is often the first sign of Parkinson's DIsease?
A tremor, which may be minimal at first, so the patient is the only one
who notices it.
For patients who are at risk for falling and tend to freeze while
walking, what should you have them do?
1.) Consciously think about stepping over an imaginary object on the
floor.
2.) Rock from side to side before stepping forward.
3.) Walk to a beat, such as with music.
4.) Try to swing both arms from front to back.
5.) Take 1 step backward and 2 steps forward.
In more than half of patients with Myasthenia Gravis, what are the
first muscles involved?
The ocular muscles, causing ptosis (drooping of the eyelids) in 1 or both
eyes and double vision.
What can exacerbate Myasthenia Gravis?
Fatigue, pregnancy, illness, trauma, temperature extremes, stress and
hypokalemia.
END OF
PAGE
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, NUR 212 EXAM 2 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What can worsen Myasthenia Gravis?
Certain drugs, including beta adrenergic blockers, quinidine, phenytoin
(Dilantin), certain anesthetics and aminoglycoside antibiotics.
What is a Myasthenic Crisis?
An acute worsening of muscle weakness triggered by respiratory
infection, surgery, emotional distress, pregnancy, exposure to certain
drugs or beginning treatment with corticosteroids.
What are the features of a Cholinergic Crisis?
Involuntary muscle contraction, sweating, excessive salivation and
constricted pupils.
What are the diagnostic assessments related to Myasthenia Gravis?
-History and physical examination
-Fatigability with prolonged upward gaze (2 - 3 min)
-Muscle weakness
-EMG (Electromyography)
-Tensilon test
-Acetylcholine receptor antibodies
-Chest x-ray
What are the main features of Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
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