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Question 1 of 5

The client newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) asks the nurse, 'Why can’t I control these tremors?' Which is the nurse’s best response?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Parkinson’s tremors result from dopamine deficiency (
B), and medications like levodopa help. Concentration (
A) doesn’t control tremors, acetylcholine imbalance (
C) is partial and not time-resolving, and reflection (
D) doesn’t answer the question.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing the client with a tentative diagnosis of meningitis. Which findings should the nurse associate with meningitis? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D,E

Rationale: Irritation of the meninges causes nuchal rigidity (stiff neck). Irritation of the meninges causes severe headache. Pill-rolling tremors are associated with PD. Irritation of the meninges causes photophobia (light irritates the eyes). Lethargy, pathological state of sleepiness or unresponsiveness, indicates a decreased level of consciousness which is associated with meningitis.

Question 3 of 5

What should the nurse warn a client with multiple sclerosis to avoid?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hot weather can exacerbate MS symptoms by increasing body temperature, which impairs nerve conduction.

Question 4 of 5

Which diagnostic evaluation tool would the nurse use to assess the client’s cognitive functioning? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C

Rationale: SLUMS (
B) and MMSE (
C) directly assess cognitive functions like memory and orientation. GDS (
A) assesses depression, MDED (
D) is not standard, and FIMS (E) measures physical function.

Question 5 of 5

The client diagnosed with a brain abscess is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Rank in order of performance.

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Assess the client’s mouth.
Loosen restrictive clothing.
Administer phenytoin IVP.
Turn the client to the side.
Protect the client’s head from injury.

Correct Answer: E,B,C,D,A

Rationale: 1. Protect the client’s head (E): Prevents injury during convulsions. 2. Loosen restrictive clothing (
B): Ensures airway and circulation. 3. Turn to the side (
D): Prevents aspiration post-seizure. 4. Administer phenytoin (
C): Stops the seizure after safety is ensured. 5. Assess the mouth (
A): Done post-seizure to check for injury.

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