Nur 234 quiz Questions With Complete Solutions
A patient's decreased mobility is ultimately the result of an
autoimmune reaction originating in the synovial tissue, which
caused the formation of pannus. This patient has been diagnosed
with what health problem?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing peripheral
neurovascular dysfunction. What assessment findings are most
consistent with this diagnosis?
Absence of feeling, capillary refill of 4 to 5 seconds, and cool
skin.
A client with a short arm cast is suspected to have compartment
syndrome. What actions should the nurse include in the plan of
care? Select all that apply.
Prepare to remove the cast.
Provide support to the injured extremity.
A client with early stage rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse what
to do to help ease the symptoms of the disease. What would be
the best response by the nurse?
“The health care provider could prescribe anti-
inflammatory drugs.”
A patient is exhibiting bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremors related
to Parkinson's disease. The nurse understands that these
, symptoms are directly related to what decreased
neurotransmitter level?
Dopamine
The nurse receives a report on a child admitted with severe
muscular dystrophy. The nurse suspects the child has been
diagnosed with the most severe form of the disease, known as:
Duchenne
The home health nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's
disease. The nurse understands that the purpose of adding
selegiline with carbidopa-levodopa to the medication regime
should result in which purpose?
Slow the progression of the disease.
An older adult patient has come to the clinic for a regular check-
up. The nurse's initial inspection reveals an increased thoracic
curvature of the patient's spine. The nurse should document the
presence of which of the following?
Kyphosis
The nurse is planning the care of a patient with Parkinson's
disease. The nurse should be aware that treatment will focus on
what pathophysiological phenomenon?
Decreased availability of dopamine.
A patient with Parkinson's disease is experiencing episodes of
constipation that are becoming increasingly frequent and severe.
The patient states that he has been achieving relief for the past
A patient's decreased mobility is ultimately the result of an
autoimmune reaction originating in the synovial tissue, which
caused the formation of pannus. This patient has been diagnosed
with what health problem?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing peripheral
neurovascular dysfunction. What assessment findings are most
consistent with this diagnosis?
Absence of feeling, capillary refill of 4 to 5 seconds, and cool
skin.
A client with a short arm cast is suspected to have compartment
syndrome. What actions should the nurse include in the plan of
care? Select all that apply.
Prepare to remove the cast.
Provide support to the injured extremity.
A client with early stage rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse what
to do to help ease the symptoms of the disease. What would be
the best response by the nurse?
“The health care provider could prescribe anti-
inflammatory drugs.”
A patient is exhibiting bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremors related
to Parkinson's disease. The nurse understands that these
, symptoms are directly related to what decreased
neurotransmitter level?
Dopamine
The nurse receives a report on a child admitted with severe
muscular dystrophy. The nurse suspects the child has been
diagnosed with the most severe form of the disease, known as:
Duchenne
The home health nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's
disease. The nurse understands that the purpose of adding
selegiline with carbidopa-levodopa to the medication regime
should result in which purpose?
Slow the progression of the disease.
An older adult patient has come to the clinic for a regular check-
up. The nurse's initial inspection reveals an increased thoracic
curvature of the patient's spine. The nurse should document the
presence of which of the following?
Kyphosis
The nurse is planning the care of a patient with Parkinson's
disease. The nurse should be aware that treatment will focus on
what pathophysiological phenomenon?
Decreased availability of dopamine.
A patient with Parkinson's disease is experiencing episodes of
constipation that are becoming increasingly frequent and severe.
The patient states that he has been achieving relief for the past
