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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A The client should seek emergency care if he or she develops a fever.
B If a dose is missed, the client should take double the amount at the regular time the following day
C Hair loss should be expected when taking the medication.
D The client should seek emergency help if nausea or vomiting occur.
E The client should ensure no one else handles the medication.
Question #2
A MRI
B Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
C Positron-emission tomography (PET)
D Computed tomography (CT)
Question #3
A Autosomal recessive
B Autosomal dominant
C X-linked
D Non -repeated HTT gene
Question #4
A Multiple sclerosis
B Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
C Huntington disease
D Parkinson disease
Question #5
A Assist the client into a comfortable position and stay alert for coughing, which signifies aspiration.
B Clients with Parkinson’s disease shouldn’t have liquids; remove them from the dinner tray before serving food to the client.
C There are no special precautions for the client with Parkinson’s disease.
D Make sure the client is sitting with the head of bed elevated to 90 degrees.
Question #6
A knee flexion.
B body misalignment.
C pressure injury.
D cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage.
Question #7
A Reduced incidence of recurrence
B Improved quality of life
C Elimination of distressing signs and symptoms
D Removal of all or part of the tumor
Question #8
A Most tumors produce too much of one or more hormones.
B Most tumors are malignant (>90%).
C Transcranial surgery is usually necessary to remove the tumor.
D The cause is directly related to prior exposure to radiation.
Question #9
A Baclofen
B Diazepam
C Riluzole
D Dantrolene sodium
Question #10
A Thalamus
B Cerebellum
C Hypothalamus
D Brainstem
Question #11
A Choreiform movements
B Suicidal ideations
C Loss of bowel and bladder control
D Emotional apathy
Question #12
A Cerebellum
B Occipital lobe
C Motor cortex
D Frontal lobe
Question #13
A Glioma
B Neuroma
C Angioma
D Meningioma
Question #14
A Pain radiating down the posterior thigh
B Homans’ sign
C Back pain when the knees are flexed
D Atrophy of the lower leg muscles
Question #15
A If a corticosteroid has been prescribed, do not take it at the same time as this medication.”
B Suicidal ideation is a common side effect of this medication and should be reported immediately.”
C If the previous day’s dose was forgotten, take two at the regular time the next day.”
D Driving a car should be avoided until the you know how this medication effects you.”
Question #16
A BP = 175/45 mm Hg; HR = 42 bpm
B BP = 90/50 mm Hg; HR = 75 bpm
C BP = 150/90 mm Hg; HR = 90 bpm
D BP =130/80 mm Hg; HR = 55 bpm
Question #17
A They can affect vital functioning.
B They do not require surgical removal
C prognosis is very poor.
D They are all metastatic.
Question #18
A Hearing loss
B Visual loss
C Hemorrhagic stroke
D Thyroid disorders
Question #19
A Surgery, which can result in complete removal of the possible tumor, should be done as soon as possible.
B The tumor will cause pressure on the eighth cranial nerve.
C The tumor is malignant and aggressive
D Growth is slow and symptoms are caused by compression rather than tissue invasion.
Question #20
A Monitor the client on bed rest
B Keep an oral airway at the bedside
C Assist the client with walking hourly
D Administer pain medications every 4 hours
Question #21
A Drugs administered may cause a wide variety of adverse effects.
B Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect.
C Clients generally do not adhere to the drug regimen
D Clients take an assortment of different drugs.
Question #22
A Client describes the importance of diagnostic follow-up to evaluate the disorder.
B Client verbalizes understanding of the chronic nature of the disorder.
C Client participates in activities of daily living using adaptive devices.
D Client demonstrates understanding of the need to adhere to medication therapy.
Question #23
A Thyroid-stimulating hormone
B Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C Prolactin
D Growth hormone
Question #24
A Infection at the surgical site
B Growth of a secondary tumor
C Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
D Impaired tissue healing
Question #25
A Spinal cord compression
B Urinary tract infection
C Knowledge deficit
D Impaired skin integrity
Question #26
A Decadron
B Coumadin
C Paclitaxel
D Dilantin
Question #27
A Originated from the coverings of the brain.
B Originated within the brain tissue.
C Metastasized from a cancer in another part of the body.
D Developed on the cranial nerves.
Question #28
A Dehydration
B The tumor is shrinking.
C Migraines
D Increased intracranial pressure
Question #29
A Magnetic resonance imaging
B Ultrasonography
C Core needle biopsy
D Computed tomography
Question #30
A Keeping the head in a neutral position
B Moving the neck from side to side when the collar is off
C Removing the entire collar when shaving
D Wearing the cervical collar when sleeping
Question #31
A The surgeon will be able to remove all of the tumor.”
B Any tissue that was dead will be removed.”
C There will be less cancer left that might be resistant to chemotherapy.”
D My headache and nausea should be lessened somwhat.”
Question #32
A Related to visual field deficits
B Related to impaired balance
C Related to difficulty swallowing
D Related to psychomotor seizures
Question #33
A Medication side effects
B Impaired sensory perception
C Motor weakness
D Cognitive impairment
Question #34
A It is not within my scope to discuss this aspect of your care with you. You should talk to your treating primary health care provider about this and discuss options.”
B 60% of people with brain tumors have seizures. There is a strong chance you will have a seizure at some point and should keep a seizure kit close by.”
C Seizures are genetic neurological conditions. Do you have anyone in your family with a seizure disorder? If so, this increases the likelihood you will have one.”
D There is a risk for seizures in people who have this diagnosis. What have you already discussed with your primary health care provider regarding management of seizures?”
Question #35
A Immunotherapy
B Radiation therapy
C Surgery
D Chemotherapy
Question #36
A Slow, shuffling gait
B Dementia
C Rapid, jerky, involuntary movements
D Dysphagia and dysphonia
Question #37
A These symptoms are not related to your past diagnosis.”
B This will pass, you need to relax.”
C Once you sleep, you should be fine.”
D Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help you.”
Question #38
A Eighth
B Fifth
C Seventh
D Ninth
Question #39
A Serotonin
B Glutamate
C Dopamine
D Acetylcholine
Question #40
A Intracerebral hemorrhage
B Deep vein thrombosis
C Pulmonary embolism
D Spinal metastasis
Question #41
A Sleep in the recumbent position
B Use heat to decrease back pain
C Perform moderate exercise
D Use assistive devices
Question #42
A Impaired cognition
B Anxiety
C Knowledge deficit
D Body image disturbance
Question #43
A Hearing loss usually occurs.
B Compression of the seventh cranial nerve is a side effect
C Almost 80% of these tumors become malignant over time.
D Surgery is never needed; radiation has proven very effective.
Question #44
A Have the client lie on the back and lift the leg, keeping it straight
B Ask if the client has had a bowel movement
C Ask the client if there is pain on ambulation
D Ask if the client can walk
Question #45
A Take phenothiazine prior to meals
B Eliminate foods high in fat
C Use Relaxation techniques
D Maintain a pureed diet
E Increase high carbohydrate foods
Question #46
A Offering family support groups
B Explaining hospice care and services
C Managing muscle weakness
D Optimizing nutrition
Question #47
A Paralysis
B Fecal incontinence
C Urinary retention
D Urinary incontinence
Question #48
A Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B Alzheimer disease
C Huntington disease
D Parkinson disease
Question #49
A electromyography (EMG).
B Doppler scanning
C Doppler ultrasonography.
D quantitative spectral phonoangiography
Question #50
A Going through this experience with your partner has been very difficult for you, I’m sure. Can you tell me about your experience so far?”
B Many caregivers experience burnout. Are you experiencing symptoms depression and anxiety?”
C Sometimes people are unhappy about the way they were treated in the hospital. Were you happy with the care your partner received in the hospital?”
D It is okay to say you give up. Are you worried you will not be able to continue to provide care for your partner?”
Question #51
A Pituitary gland
B Temporal lobe
C Brain stem
D Cerebellum
Question #52
A If one parent has the disorder, there is a 50% chance that you will inherit the disease.”
B The disease is not hereditary and therefore there is no risk to you.”
C If one parent has the disorder, there is an 75% chance that you will inherit the disease.”
D The disease is inherited and all offspring of a parent will develop the disease.”
Question #53
A Dysphonia
B Micrographia
C Dysphagia
D Hypokinesia
Question #54
A Dopamine
B Acetylcholine
C Serotonin
D Phenylalanine
Question #55
A Computer-assisted stereotactic biopsy
B Cerebral angiography
C Positron emission tomography (PET)
D Cytologic studies of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Question #56
A Multiple sclerosis
B Huntington’s disease
C Myesthenia gravis
D Parkinson’s disease
Question #57
A Drugs administered may not cause the requisite therapeutic effect
B Drugs administered may cause a wide variety of adverse effects.
C Clients generally do not adhere to the drug regimen
D Clients take an assortment of different drugs
Question #58
A Client consumes adequate calories to meet energy needs.
B Client participates in daily hygiene activities with assitive devices.
C Client demonstrates positive coping strategies.
D Client expreses feelings related to self-care ability.
Question #59
A Benztropine Mesylate
B Levodopa
C Bromocriptine mesylate
D Amantadine
Question #60
A Tissue biopsy
B Weber and Rinne test
C Audible bruit over the skull
D increase in prolactin
Question #61
A The tumor is shrinking.
B Migraines
C Dehydration
D Increased intracranial pressure
Question #62
A Parkinson disease
B Multiple sclerosis
C Huntington disease
D Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Question #63
A Hypervolemia
B Increased intracranial pressure
C Hypovolemia
D Decreased intracranial pressure
Question #64
A Papilledema
B Angioneurotic edema
C Scotoma
D Lymphedema
Question #65
A The nurse must avoid the use of heat applications in the treatment of muscle and joint pain
B The nurse plans patient activities for evening hours rather then morning hours
C The nurse provides care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining the physical, psychological and social well being of the client
D The nurse administers antiretroviral agents per order
Question #66
A Ineffective denial
B Risk for disuse syndrome
C Anxiety
D Powerlessness
Question #67
A Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
B Have the client sit up in a chair as much as possible
C Discourage the client from doing any range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
D Logroll the client from side to side
Question #68
A Keeping a pillow under the client’s knees at all times
B Placing the client in semi-Fowler’s position
C Maintaining bed rest for 72 hours after the laminectomy
D Turning the client from side to side, using the logroll technique
Question #69
A Osteoarthritis
B Pathologic fractures
C Calcification of long bones
D Low bone mass and osteoporosis
Question #70
A The client with osteomyelitis.
B The client with Paget disease.
C The client with Huntington disease.
D The client with glioma.
Question #71
A Cellular telephones
B Use of hair dyes
C Ionizing radiation
D Head trauma
Question #72
A Sensory deficits in one arm
B Hypoactive bowel sounds
C Weakness and atrophy of the arm muscles
D Severe lower back pain
Question #73
A Related to psychomotor seizures
B Related to visual field deficits
C Related to difficulty swallowing
D Related to impaired balance