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Questions to Ask About Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following are true about the pupils:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pupil size is largest in adolescence and decreases with age. Physiological anisocoria (unequal pupil size) is present in about 20% of the population. The latent period for the pupillary light reflex is typically 0.2 to 0.5 seconds.
Question 2 of 5
The following are true about spectral sensitivity of the retina:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scotopic sensitivity peaks at 500 nm, photopic at 555 nm, and a yellow background shifts sensitivity to 440 nm for a 25-Hz stimulus. All statements are correct.
Question 3 of 5
The client newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) states, 'I don't understand how I got multiple sclerosis. Is it genetic?' On which statement should the nurse base the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MS has a genetic component that increases susceptibility, but environmental factors, such as viral infections, also play a significant role in its development.
Question 4 of 5
The right hand of a client with multiple sclerosis trembles severely whenever she attempts a voluntary action. She spills her coffee twice at lunch and cannot get her dress fastened securely. Which is the best legal documentation in nurses' notes of the chart for this client assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting the specific circumstances under which the tremor worsens provides a clear and accurate description of the client's condition.
Question 5 of 5
An 80-year-old with newly diagnosed PD and a history of memory problems and confusion is best treated with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbidopa/levodopa is preferred for elderly patients with cognitive issues, as other medications like anticholinergics can worsen confusion.