FNP 654 Final Exam – 315 Questions &
Correct Answers (Latest 2026 Update) |
Already Graded A
A patient (client) with a family history of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS) begins to have symptoms that include asymmetric weakness in
the arms and difficulty walking. The neurologist recognizes these
symptoms as characteristic of involvement of which portion of the
nervous system? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Lower motor neurons
The spouse of a patient (client) newly-diagnosed with amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) asks about long-term care. What will the
provider include when teaching the family about this disease?
CORRECT ANSWER>>
Preventing malnutrition is a key element in care.
Which symptoms may occur with
Bell's palsy? CORRECT
ANSWER>> Select all that apply.
Alteration in taste, Drooling, Tinnitus
A 35-year-old patient (client) reports suddenly experiencing an
asymmetric smile along with drooping and tearing in one eye. The
patient (client) has a history of a recent viral illness, but is otherwise
healthy. During the exam, the provider notes that there is unilateral full
face paralysis on the right side.
What is the initial intervention for this patient (client)? CORRECT
ANSWER>>
Prescribe oral prednisolone
What is recommended to prevent ophthalmic complications in patient
,(client)s with Bell's palsy? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Lubricating eye drops
A patient (client) reports a recurrent sensation of spinning associated
with nausea and vomiting. Which test will the provider order to confirm
a diagnosis for this patient (client)? CORRECT ANSWER>>
The Hallpike-Dix positioning maneuver
An elderly patient (client) reports sensations of being off balance when
walking, but does not experience dizziness. The provider will refer this
patient (client) to which specialist for further evaluation? CORRECT
ANSWER>>
Neurologist
Which diagnostic test helps confirm a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre
syndrome in a patient (client) who is developing muscle weakness and
paresthesias? CORRECT ANSWER>>
,Lumbar puncture
Which monitoring parameters are necessary when caring for a patient
(client) with Guillain-Barre syndrome? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Select all that apply.
Bladder
scans
Cardiac
telemetry
Fever
Vital capacity measures
Following an upper respiratory infection, a patient (client) begins to
develop ataxia and distal paresthesias, along with oculomotor symptoms
and double vision. Based on these presenting symptoms which type of
GBS does this patient (client) have? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS)
A patient (client) has recurrent cluster headaches and asks about abortive
therapy. Which therapy is effective for a majority of patient (client)s
with cluster headaches? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Oxygen
A patient (client) reports recurrent headaches occurring 1 or 2 times per
month that generally occur with weather changes or when sleep patterns
are disrupted and describes them as severe, with throbbing on one side
of the head and sometimes accompanied by nausea. What is the
recommended treatment for this type of headache? CORRECT
ANSWER>>
Rizatriptan
Which medications may be useful in treating tension-
type headache? CORRECT ANSWER>> Select all that
apply.
, Antiemetics
Muscle
relaxants
NSAIDs
A provider suspects that a patient (client) has bacterial meningitis. When
should antibiotics be given? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Prior to obtaining a CT scan or lumbar puncture
A patient (client) is brought to the emergency department with fever,
lethargy, and headache without meningeal signs. The examination
reveals hypotension and lethargy and the examiner notes petechiae on
the patient (client)'s trunk. What do these findings indicate? CORRECT
ANSWER>>
A poor prognosis
Correct Answers (Latest 2026 Update) |
Already Graded A
A patient (client) with a family history of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS) begins to have symptoms that include asymmetric weakness in
the arms and difficulty walking. The neurologist recognizes these
symptoms as characteristic of involvement of which portion of the
nervous system? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Lower motor neurons
The spouse of a patient (client) newly-diagnosed with amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) asks about long-term care. What will the
provider include when teaching the family about this disease?
CORRECT ANSWER>>
Preventing malnutrition is a key element in care.
Which symptoms may occur with
Bell's palsy? CORRECT
ANSWER>> Select all that apply.
Alteration in taste, Drooling, Tinnitus
A 35-year-old patient (client) reports suddenly experiencing an
asymmetric smile along with drooping and tearing in one eye. The
patient (client) has a history of a recent viral illness, but is otherwise
healthy. During the exam, the provider notes that there is unilateral full
face paralysis on the right side.
What is the initial intervention for this patient (client)? CORRECT
ANSWER>>
Prescribe oral prednisolone
What is recommended to prevent ophthalmic complications in patient
,(client)s with Bell's palsy? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Lubricating eye drops
A patient (client) reports a recurrent sensation of spinning associated
with nausea and vomiting. Which test will the provider order to confirm
a diagnosis for this patient (client)? CORRECT ANSWER>>
The Hallpike-Dix positioning maneuver
An elderly patient (client) reports sensations of being off balance when
walking, but does not experience dizziness. The provider will refer this
patient (client) to which specialist for further evaluation? CORRECT
ANSWER>>
Neurologist
Which diagnostic test helps confirm a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre
syndrome in a patient (client) who is developing muscle weakness and
paresthesias? CORRECT ANSWER>>
,Lumbar puncture
Which monitoring parameters are necessary when caring for a patient
(client) with Guillain-Barre syndrome? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Select all that apply.
Bladder
scans
Cardiac
telemetry
Fever
Vital capacity measures
Following an upper respiratory infection, a patient (client) begins to
develop ataxia and distal paresthesias, along with oculomotor symptoms
and double vision. Based on these presenting symptoms which type of
GBS does this patient (client) have? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS)
A patient (client) has recurrent cluster headaches and asks about abortive
therapy. Which therapy is effective for a majority of patient (client)s
with cluster headaches? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Oxygen
A patient (client) reports recurrent headaches occurring 1 or 2 times per
month that generally occur with weather changes or when sleep patterns
are disrupted and describes them as severe, with throbbing on one side
of the head and sometimes accompanied by nausea. What is the
recommended treatment for this type of headache? CORRECT
ANSWER>>
Rizatriptan
Which medications may be useful in treating tension-
type headache? CORRECT ANSWER>> Select all that
apply.
, Antiemetics
Muscle
relaxants
NSAIDs
A provider suspects that a patient (client) has bacterial meningitis. When
should antibiotics be given? CORRECT ANSWER>>
Prior to obtaining a CT scan or lumbar puncture
A patient (client) is brought to the emergency department with fever,
lethargy, and headache without meningeal signs. The examination
reveals hypotension and lethargy and the examiner notes petechiae on
the patient (client)'s trunk. What do these findings indicate? CORRECT
ANSWER>>
A poor prognosis
