Multiple Sclerosis practice questions GUARANTEED PASS
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The nurse is assessing a client suspected of having multiple sclerosis. Which manifestation should
the nurse expect to observe in the client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Lack of coordination
B. Decreased level of consciousness
C. Double vision
D. Tachycardia
E. Spastic movements - (ANSWER)A
C
E
A client has been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Which statement by
the nurse most accurately explains to the client the onset of symptoms with this type of MS?
A. "Symptoms will develop slowly, but continuously with no periods of remission."
B. "Symptoms will become progressively worse with periods of flare-ups."
C. "Symptoms will flare up at times, with periods of partial or complete remission."
D. "Symptoms will not develop for at least several years after diagnosis." - (ANSWER)C
The nurse is preparing to teach about the manifestations of multiple sclerosis to a client newly
diagnosed with the disease. Which manifestation should the nurse include in this teaching?
A. Difficulty chewing
B. Fever
C. Frequent dry cough
D. Hypertension - (ANSWER)A
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, A client presents with double vision and increasing weakness in the lower extremities. Which
additional information should lead the nurse to expect that diagnostic testing for multiple sclerosis
(MS) will be ordered?
A. The client reports pain in the lower back for the past few days
B. The client reports increasing manifestations over the past week
C. The client reports episodes of rapid heart rate during periods of weakness in lower extremities
D. The client reports previous episodes, each lasting 1-day, and then no problems for 1 month -
(ANSWER)D
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) about the factors that may
precipitate a relapse. Which factor should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Acetaminophen use
B. Constipation
C. Stress
D. Fatigue
E. Increase in body temperature - (ANSWER)C
D
E
The nurse admits a client suspected of having multiple sclerosis (MS). Which diagnostic test
should the nurse expect to be ordered? (Select all that apply.)
A. MRI
B. Electrocardiography
C. Lumbar puncture
D. Colonoscopy
E. Cystoscopy - (ANSWER)A
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The nurse is assessing a client suspected of having multiple sclerosis. Which manifestation should
the nurse expect to observe in the client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Lack of coordination
B. Decreased level of consciousness
C. Double vision
D. Tachycardia
E. Spastic movements - (ANSWER)A
C
E
A client has been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Which statement by
the nurse most accurately explains to the client the onset of symptoms with this type of MS?
A. "Symptoms will develop slowly, but continuously with no periods of remission."
B. "Symptoms will become progressively worse with periods of flare-ups."
C. "Symptoms will flare up at times, with periods of partial or complete remission."
D. "Symptoms will not develop for at least several years after diagnosis." - (ANSWER)C
The nurse is preparing to teach about the manifestations of multiple sclerosis to a client newly
diagnosed with the disease. Which manifestation should the nurse include in this teaching?
A. Difficulty chewing
B. Fever
C. Frequent dry cough
D. Hypertension - (ANSWER)A
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, A client presents with double vision and increasing weakness in the lower extremities. Which
additional information should lead the nurse to expect that diagnostic testing for multiple sclerosis
(MS) will be ordered?
A. The client reports pain in the lower back for the past few days
B. The client reports increasing manifestations over the past week
C. The client reports episodes of rapid heart rate during periods of weakness in lower extremities
D. The client reports previous episodes, each lasting 1-day, and then no problems for 1 month -
(ANSWER)D
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) about the factors that may
precipitate a relapse. Which factor should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Acetaminophen use
B. Constipation
C. Stress
D. Fatigue
E. Increase in body temperature - (ANSWER)C
D
E
The nurse admits a client suspected of having multiple sclerosis (MS). Which diagnostic test
should the nurse expect to be ordered? (Select all that apply.)
A. MRI
B. Electrocardiography
C. Lumbar puncture
D. Colonoscopy
E. Cystoscopy - (ANSWER)A
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