The Enlightenment:Revised Questions and Answers / Sure A+

NEURO NCLEX Revised Questions and Answers / Sure A + 15. All of the following statements about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are true except: a. It causes degeneration and death of upper and lower motor neurons b. Patients lose strength and control of voluntary muscles c. It impairs cognition and senses d. It progresses rapidly and is fatal - ✔✔c. It impairs cognition and senses 19. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include all of the following except: a. Tremors of the hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face b. Stiff limbs c. Bradykinesia and impaired balance d. Impaired cognition - ✔✔d. Impaired cognition 2. All of the following may be associated with Guillain -Barré Syndrome except: a. Weakening or tingling sensation in the legs b. Weakness in the arms and upper body c. Nearly complete paralysis d. First symptom is altered mental status - ✔✔d. First symptom is altered mental status 3 HOURS AFTER A PT RECEIVED A SPINAL CORD INJURY AT C6, THE MD PRESCRIBES METHYLPRENDISOLONE TO SUPPRESS BREAKDOWN OF TISSUE AT INJURY SITE. WHAT OTHER MED SHOULD THE NURSE SUSPECT WILL ALSO BE PRESCRIBED WITH METHYLPRENDISOLONE? - ✔✔FAMOTIDINE(PEPCID) CORTICOSTEROIDS CAUSE GI DISTRESS/BLEED 5. Huntington's disease is a heritable disorder that involves: a. Sudden paralysis b. Chorea, loss of cognitive abilities, and emotional disturbance c. Uncontrollable swearing and repetitive actions d. Inability to recognize faces - ✔✔b. Chorea, loss of cognitive abilities, and emotional disturbance A CLIENT WITH SUSPECTED MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS UNDERGOES A LUMBAR PUCNTURE. WHICH ABNORMALITY IS TYPICALLY FOUND IN THE CSF OF CLIENTS WITH MS? - ✔✔ELEVATED GAMMA GLOBULIN FRACTION A female client has experienced an episode of myasthenic crisis. The nurse would assess whether the client has precipitating factors such as: A. Getting too little exercise B. Taking excess medication C. Omitting doses of medication D. Increasing intake of fatty foods - ✔✔C. Omitting doses of medication A female client is admitted in a disoriented and restless state after sustaining a concussion during a car accident. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority in this client's plan of care? A. Disturbed sensory perception (visual) B. Self -care deficient: Dressing/grooming C. Impaired verbal communication D. Risk for injury - ✔✔D. Risk for injury A female client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tells the nurse, "Sometimes I feel so frustrated. I can't do anything without help!" This comment best supports which nursing diagnosis? A. Anxiety B. Powerlessness C. Ineffective denial