H&I Final

A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? 1) "Do not take antihistamines with this medication." 2) "Take the medication on an empty stomach." 3) "Stop taking the medication immediately for a headache." 4) "Expect to develop diarrhea initially."

"Do not take antihistamines with this medication." (The nurse should instruct the client not to take antihistamines while taking baclofen. Antihistamines will intensity the depressant effects of baclofen)

The healthcare provider is exploring the health history of a patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease. During the interview, which of these questions should the healthcare provider ask the patient? Select all that apply. 1. "Did your muscle weakness first occur in your legs or your arms?" 2. "Do you know if you have ever been exposed to pesticides?" 3. "Do you ever experience visual disturbances before your headaches?" 4. "Have any of your family members had difficulty writing or holding a pencil?" 5. "Has your spouse ever noticed a change in your mood or memory?" 6. "Have you noticed a decrease in your sense of taste or smell?"

"Do you know if you have ever been exposed to pesticides?" "Have any of your family members had difficulty writing or holding a pencil?" "Has your spouse ever noticed a change in your mood or memory?" "Have you noticed a decrease in your sense of taste or smell?"

A patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) is prescribed baclofen (Gablofen). Which question will the healthcare provider ask when evaluating the effectiveness of the medication? 1. "Has the stiffness in your muscles decreased?" 2. "Did you have a bowel movement this morning?" 3. "Are you feeling stronger and less fatigued today?" 4. "Have you been able to urinate without difficulty?"

"Has the stiffness in your muscles decreased?"

Which of the following statements made by a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) would alert the healthcare provider that the patient requires additional instruction about the disease? 1. "It's important for me to inspect my skin daily make sure there aren't any injuries." 2. "Regular exercise can help reduce fatigue and help improve my sense of balance." 3. "I will avoid foods that are high in fiber to prevent problems with my bowels." 4. "A hot bath in the evenings will help relax my muscles and relieve pain." 5. "Use of stress reduction strategies can decrease the severity of my symptoms."

"I will avoid foods that are high in fiber to prevent problems with my bowels." "A hot bath in the evenings will help relax my muscles and relieve pain."

A nurse is presenting discharge instructions to a client who has multiple sclerosis (MS). The client reports symptoms of diplopia, dysmetria, and sensory change. Which of the following nursing statements are appropriate? 1)"Wear an eye patch on the right eye at all times." 2)"Plan to relax in a hot tub spa each day." 3)"Engage in a vigorous exercise program." 4)"Implement a schedule to include periods of rest."

"Implement a schedule to include periods of rest."

A patient who has been treated with levodopa for Parkinson disease (PD) tells the healthcare provider, "I'm worried because don't think the drug is helping me anymore." Which of the following is the best response by the healthcare provider? 1. "It looks like your liver is not able to metabolize the drug as well as it used to." 2. "Now that the medication isn't working, we can consider surgery." 3. "It can be disappointing when the medications don't work like they used to." 4. "It is unlikely that the levodopa has stopped being effective."

"It can be disappointing when the medications don't work like they used to."

A patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD) has been prescribed levodopa. Which of the following statements will the healthcare provider include when teaching the patient about this medication? Select all that apply. 1. "Let us know if you notice if the medication begins to lose its effectiveness." 2. "Call our office if you notice the development of a tic or facial grimace." 3. "If you experience nausea, you may take your medication with a high protein meal." 4. "This medication will reverse the disease process and give you a normal life." 5. "It may take a few months for you to experience the full effects of the medication."

"Let us know if you notice if the medication begins to lose its effectiveness." "Call our office if you notice the development of a tic or facial grimace." "It may take a few months for you to experience the full effects of the medication."

The healthcare provider is teaching a group of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) about common bladder problems. Which of the following will the healthcare provider include? 1. "Drinking caffeinated beverages can help you empty your bladder completely." 2. "Drinking lots of citrus juices will decrease the amount of bacteria in your urinary tract." 3. "MS may cause the bladder to contract and empty more often than usual." 4. "Drink 1.5 - 2 liters of water each day so your urine isn't too concentrated." 5. "You should not attempt to urinate until you feel that your bladder is full." 6. "Patients with MS are at increased risk of developing urinary tract infections."

"MS may cause the bladder to contract and empty more often than usual." "Drink 1.5 - 2 liters of water each day so your urine isn't too concentrated." "Patients with MS are at increased risk of developing urinary tract infections."

The parents of a child being treated for otitis media inform the nurse that the child reports sudden pain relief. Which information should the nurse provide? 1. "Sudden pain relief indicates the tympanic membrane has ruptured." 2. "Sudden pain relief indicates the antibiotic eardrops are effective." 3. "Sudden pain relief indicates the child is not following activity restrictions." 4. "Sudden pain relief indicates the infection is becoming worse."

"Sudden pain relief indicates the tympanic membrane has ruptured."

A patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) tells the healthcare provider, "I'm not sure if I'll be able to exercise anymore." Which of these is the most appropriate response? 1. "It's important for you to conserve your strength by not being too active." 2. "You should get a personal trainer to help you plan a fitness program." 3. "Swimming or exercising in the water can be both enjoyable and beneficial." 4. "Exercise often causes a relapse of the disease, so it should be avoided."

"Swimming or exercising in the water can be both enjoyable and beneficial."

Which patient below is presenting with signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? (Select all that apply): 1. A 35 year old patient who has severe morning stiffness for 45 minutes. 2. A 45 year old male with crepitus in the right knee. 3. A 30 year old female with warm, red, soft joints on the hands and wrist. 4. A 40 year old male whose x-ray imaging results showed osteophytes formation and decreased joint space in the left knee.

A 35 year old patient who has severe morning stiffness for 45 minutes. A 30 year old female with warm, red, soft joints on the hands and wrist.

A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute otitis media. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take? A. Provide emotional support to the family. B. Educate the family on care of the child. C. Prevent clinical complications. D. Administer analgesics.

Administer analgesics

The healthcare provider is planning care for a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Which of the following is the priority intervention? 1. Encourage bed rest in order to conserve strength 2. Teach the patient's family how to meet the patient's needs 3. Monitor the patient's temperature to avoid overheating 4. Advise the patient to drink liquids through a straw

Advise the patient to drink liquids through a straw

Which of the following interventions will the healthcare provider put in place when caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD)? Select all that apply. 1. Advise the patient to make position changes slowly 2. Administer the prescribed stool softener 3. Assist the patient with ambulation 4. Auscultate the patient's lung sounds 5. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter 6. Provide a clear liquid diet, then progress to solid foods

Advise the patient to make position changes slowly Administer the prescribed stool softener Assist the patient with ambulation Auscultate the patient's lung sounds

These are the symptoms of the client with PD related to dysfunction of voluntary muscle movement EXCEPT.... 1. Diminished voice volume 2. Reduced ability to swallow 3. Alterations in sleep pattern 4. Diminished physical mobility

Alterations in sleep pattern

Which finding during an otoscopic exam of the tympanic membrane would confirm the presence of otitis​ media? (Select all that​ apply.) A.Movement B.Amber color C.Bulging D.Bleeding E.​Semi-transparent

Amber color Bulging Bleeding

A 58-year-old female is experiencing a flare-up with rheumatoid arthritis. While assisting the patient with her morning routine, the patient verbalizes a pain rating of 7 on 1-10 scale in the right and left wrist along with severe stiffness. You note the wrist joints to be red, warm, and swollen. What non-pharmalogical nursing interventions can you provide to this patient to help alleviate pain and stiffness? (Select-all-that-apply) A. Exercise the affected joints B. Assist the patient with a warm shower or bath C. Perform deep massage therapy to the wrist joints D. Assist the patient with applying wrist splints

Assist the patient with a warm shower or bath Assist the patient with applying wrist splints

An infant who has clinical manifestations of Acute OM is brought to an outpatient facility by his parent. The nurse should recognize that which of the following factors places the infant at risk for otitis media? (Select all that apply.) A. Breastfeeding without formula supplementation. B. Attends day care 4 days per week. C. Immunizations are up to date. D. History of cleft palate repair. E. Parents smoke cigarettes.

Attends day care 4 days per week History of cleft palate repair Parents smoke cigarettes.

Which of the following instructions should Nurse Cheryl include in her teaching plan for the parents of Reggie with otitis media? A. Placing the child in the supine position to bottle-feed. B. Giving prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil) on an empty stomach. C. Cleaning the inside of the ear canals with cotton swabs. D. Avoiding contact with people who have upper respiratory tract infections.

Avoiding contact with people who have upper respiratory tract infections.

A nurse is assessing a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? 1) Pruritus 2) Hypertension 3) Bradykinesia 4) Xerostomia

Bradykinesia

A nurse is modifying the diet of a client who has Parkinson's disease and is prescribed selegiline, an MAOI. Which of the following foods should the nurse eliminate? 1) Fresh fish 2) Cheddar cheese 3) Cherries 4) Chicken

Cheddar Cheese (contains tyramine, which can cause a hypertensive crisis)

When analyzing the cerebrospinal fluid of a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), which of the following results would the healthcare provider anticipate? 1. Cloudy with increased turbidity 2. Clear with decreased white blood cells 3. Clear with increased proteins 4. Pinkish with increased red blood cells

Clear with increased proteins

A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is taking diphenhydramine 25 mg PO TID. Which of the following therapeutic outcomes should the nurse expect to see? 1) Delay in disease progression 2) Improved bladder function 3) Relief of depression 4) Decreased tremors

Decreased Tremors

A nurse is teaching a client who taking benztropine to treat Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects? 1) Excess salivation 2) Difficulty voiding 3) Diarrhea 4) Slow pulse

Difficulty voiding

Which of the following adverse effects should the healthcare provider inquire about when assessing a patient who is receiving an anticholinergic medication for the treatment of Parkinson's disease? Select all that apply. 1. Dry mouth 2. Urinary retention 3. Constipation 4. Dry eyes 5. Bradycardia 6. Bruising

Dry mouth Urinary retention Constipation Dry eyes

A client is admitted with acute pyelonephritis. The nurse should prioritize which intervention? A) Administering pain medication. B) Providing education about long-term antibiotic use. C) Ensuring adequate fluid intake. D) Administering antihypertensive medication.

Ensuring adequate fluid intake

A patient is prescribed high-dose methylprednisolone for an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). Which of these findings, if identified in the patient, would indicate the patient is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication? 1. Epigastric pain 2. Angioedema 3. Hypokalemia 4. Candida infection 5. Paralytic ileus 6.Hyperglycemia

Epigastric pain Hypokalemia Candida infection Hyperglycemia

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication? 1) White blood cell (WBC) count 2) Rheumatoid factor (RF) 3) Antinuclear antibody (ANA) 4) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Which of the following conditions is a predisposing factor for development of OM? 1. The cartilage lining is overdeveloped 2. When infants sit up, it favors the pooling of fluid 3. Humoral defense mechanisms decrease the risk of infection 4. Eustachian tube are short, wide, and straight and lie in a horizontal plane

Eustachian tube are short, wide, and straight and lie in a horizontal plane

Nurse Veronica is teaching a group of parents about otitis media. When discussing why children are predisposed to this disorder, the nurse should mention the significance of which anatomical feature? A.Nasopharynx. B.Eustachian tubes. C.External ear canal. D.Tympanic membrane.

Eustachian tubes

A nurse is assessing a client for early manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following changes is an early manifestation of RA? 1) Morning stiffness 2) Fatigue 3) Temporomandibular joint pain 4) Baker's cysts

Fatigue

A client admitted for acute pyelonephritis is about to start ATB therapy. Which of following symptoms would be expected in this client? 1. Hypertension 2. Flank pain on the affected side 3. Pain that radiates toward the unaffected side 4. No tenderness with deep palpation over the costovertebral angle

Flank pain on the affected side

A client is admitted to the emergency department for possible acute pyelonephritis. Which manifestation should the nurse consider to be consistent with this​ disorder? (Select all that​ apply.) A. Flank tenderness B. Diarrhea C. Nocturia D. Urinary frequency E. Vomiting

Flank tenderness Diarrhea Urinary frequency Vomiting

A client newly diagnosed with PD asks the nurse "What does dopamine do in the brain" What is the most appropriate response? 1. Enhances the action of Acetylcholine 2. Causes spinal cord neurons to transmit impulses 3. Stimulates the neurons to transmit sensory and motor impulses 4. Helps maintain coordinated motor movement

Helps maintain coordinated motor movement

A toddler with acute otitis media (AOM) is taking amoxicillin. The nurse should instruct the parents about which of the following? 1) If the AOM does not resolve with amoxicillin, a myringotomy will be necessary. 2) If the child is older than 24 months, a shorter course of antibiotics is sufficient. 3) If the child improves clinically, continue the entire duration of antibiotics (10 to 14 days). 4) If the child experiences ear pain, alternate acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen for pain control.

If the child experiences ear pain, alternate acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen for pain control.

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following findings is a late manifestation of this condition? 1) Anorexia 2) Knuckle deformity 3) Low-grade fever 4) Weight loss

Knuckle deformity

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. On which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to instruct the client? 1) Piperacillin/tazobactam 2) Levothyroxine 3) Levodopa/carbidopa 4) Carbamazepine

Levodopa / Carbidopa

A patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD) is admitted to the medical unit. Which of these menu options is the safest choice for this patient? 1. Chicken broth 2. Milk shake 3. Sandwich 4. Raw vegetables

Milk Shake

The healthcare provider is teaching a student about Parkinson disease (PD). Which of these statements best describes the brain abnormality characteristic of the disease? 1. Neurons in the substantia nigra begin to degenerate 2. Central nervous system neurons become demyelinated 3. Amyloid plaques are deposited in the brain 4. There is a progressive breakdown of the blood-brain barrier

Neurons in the substantia nigra begin to degenerate

A nurse is assigned to the pediatric rheumatology clinic and is assessing a child who has just been diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following statements about the disease is most accurate? 1. The child has a poor chance of recovery without joint deformity. 2. Most children progress to adult rheumatoid arthritis. 3. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the first choice in treatment. 4. Physical activity should be minimized.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the first choice in treatment.

A nurse is assigned to the pediatric rheumatology clinic and is assessing a child who has just been diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following statements about the disease is most accurate? A. The child has a poor chance of recovery without joint deformity. B. Most children progress to adult rheumatoid arthritis. C. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the first choice in treatment. D. Physical activity should be minimized.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the first choice in treatment.

The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease writes a problem of"impaired nutrition." Which nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care? 1. Consult the occupational therapist for adaptive appliances for eating. 2. Request a low-fat, low-sodium diet from the dietary department. 3. Provide three (3) meals per day that include nuts and whole-grain breads. 4. Offer six (6) meals per day with a soft consistency.

Offer six meals per day with a soft consistency

The healthcare provider is teaching a patient with a new diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD) about lifestyle changes to make the disease more manageable. Which of the following will the healthcare provider include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) 1. Maintain a low calorie diet, low fat diet 2. Wear shoes with rubber soles 3. Perform range of motion exercises daily 4. Choose clothing that does not require buttons 5. Eat small, frequent meals

Perform range of motion exercises daily Choose clothing that does not require buttons Eat small, frequent meals

The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD). Which of the following assessments will the healthcare provider anticipate? 1. Pill-rolling tremor when the hand is at rest 2. An absence of stereognosis 3. Deep tendon reflexes graded as 1 4. Twisting and protruding movements of the tongue

Pill-rolling tremor when the hand is at rest

Chad, a 5-year-old preschooler, is brought to the clinic due to an ear problem. Which assessment data would cause the nurse to suspect serous otitis media? A.Bright red, bulging or retracted tympanic membrane and fever. B.Inflammation of the external ear and crust formation on the auditory canal. C.Sensorineural hearing loss and complaints of tinnitus. D.Plugged feeling in the ear and reverberation of the client's own voice.

Plugged feeling in the ear and reverberation of the client's own voice.

A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? 1) Provide client supervision. 2) Limit client physical activity. 3) Speak loudly to the client. 4) Leave the television on continuously.

Provide Client Supervision

A 7-year-old child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis has difficulty getting ready for school in the morning because of joint pain and stiffness. Which recommendation should the nurse make to the family? 1. Administer acetaminophen before bedtime. 2. Ice the joints that are painful in the evening. 3. Encourage a program of active exercise after awakening. 4. Provide warm, moist heat to the affected joints before arising.

Provide warm, moist heat to the affected joints before arising.

A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about increasing physical rest as part of her treatment plan. Which of the following outcomes of this intervention should the nurse document as a goal for this client? 1) Reduced joint stress 2) Maintenance of joint function 3) Suppression of the inflammatory process 4) Decreased stiffness

Reduced joint stress

Which is the main pathology of Parkinson that cause changes in muscular and sensory function? 1. Reduction of Acetylcholine in the brain 2. Reduction of Dopamine in the brain 3. Genetic predisposition 4. Presence of Lewy bodies

Reduction of dopamine in the brain

Which statement is FALSE concerning rheumatoid arthritis? 1. Rheumatoid arthritis most commonly affects the fingers and wrist. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteoarthritis in that it doesn't affect other systems of the body. 3. Rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age (20-60-year-old most commonly). 4. Ankylosis can occur in severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteoarthritis in that it doesn't affect other systems of the body.

A nurse is assessing an infant. Which of the following findings are clinical manifestations of acute otitis media? (Select all that apply.) A. Decreased pain in the supine position B. Rolling head side to side C. Loss of appetite D. Increased sensitivity to sound E. Crying

Rolling head side to side Loss of appetite Crying

The healthcare provider is assessing a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Which of the following will provide information about the patient's proprioceptive status? 1. Romberg sign 2. Lhermitte's sign 3. Chvostek's sign 4. Kernig sign

Romberg sign

A student is assisting the healthcare provider with the care of a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The student correctly identifies which of the following as part of the pathophysiological process of MS? 1. Scarring and plaque development 2. Hypoxic damage to cerebral tissue 3. Deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction 4. Axonal loss in the central nervous system 5. Myelin regeneration and remission of symptoms 6. Autoimmune damage to myelin sheath

Scarring and plaque development Axonal loss in the central nervous system Myelin regeneration and remission of symptoms Autoimmune damage to myelin sheath

During an interview with a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD), which of the following speech patterns will the healthcare provider anticipate? 1. Pressured and hurried 2. Clear and rhythmic 3. Bubbly and spirited 4. Slow, slurred, and monotone

Slow, slurred, and monotone

When obtaining the health history of a patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD), which of the following symptoms should the healthcare provider anticipate the patient to report? 1. "My eyes have become very sensitive to light." 2. "I used to be able to walk up the stairs without getting out of breath." 3. "I've been getting really severe headaches lately." 4. "Sometimes I feel like my feet are glued to the floor."

Sometimes I feel like my feet are glued to the floor

A nurse is caring for a child who has otitis media with effusion. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations indicates a tympanic membrane rupture? 1) Green-blue discharge in the ear canal 2) Increased temperature 3) Sudden pain relief 4) Poppi ng sensation when swallowing

Sudden pain relief

Which activity is best suited to the 12-year-old with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? A. Playing video games B. Swimming C. Working crossword puzzles D. Playing slow-pitch softball

Swimming

Identify the correct sequence in how rheumatoid arthritis develops? A. Development of pannus, synovitis, ankylosis B. Anklyosis, development of pannus, synovitis C. Synovitis, development of pannus, anklyosis D. Synovitis, anklyosis, development of pannus

Synovitis, development of pannus, ankylosis

A patient who has been prescribed the antiparkinsonian medication carbidopa/levodopa, asks the healthcare provider, "Why am I getting these two medications?" How should the healthcare provider respond? 1. "You will experience fewer side effects when you take both medications together." 2. "The carbidopa prevents the breakdown of the levodopa." 3. "This drug combination is composed of two types of the same medication." 4. "The levodopa turns the carbidopa into dopamine when it reaches the brain."

The carbidopa prevents the breakdown of the levodopa

The nurse is assessing an older adult client. Which finding should cause the nurse to suspect the client has Parkinson disease? (Select all that apply) 1. The client has hand tremors at rest 2. The client does not remember what he ate for breakfast 3. The client's blood pressure increase when the client stands up 4. The client has a slurred speed 5. The client's facial expression show no emotion

The client has hand tremors at rest The client does not remember what he ate for breakfast The client has a slurred speech The client's facial expression show no emotion

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with pyelonephritis. Which outcome reflects the​ client's ability to decrease the severity of the bacteria in the urinary​ tract? 1. The client will use antiseptic spray regularly on the perineal area. 2. The client will complete the course of antibiotics. 3. The client will drink at least 2000 mL of fluid per day and void every 2 to 3 hours while awake. 4. The client will wipe from back to front after voiding and defecating.

The client will drink at least 2000 mL of fluid per day and void every 2 to 3 hours while awake.

When planning care for a patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD), which of these patient outcomes should receive priority in the patient's plan of care? 1. Taking vitamin supplement every day 2. Taking a daily walk around neighborhood 3. Toileting and bathing independently 4. Working on a favorite hobby

Toileting and bathing independently

A mother brings her 4-year-old daughter to the pediatrician for treatment of chronic otitis media. The mother asks the nurse how she can prevent her child from getting ear infections so often. The nurse's response should be based on an understanding that the recurrence of otitis media can be decreased by which of the following? 1. Covering the child's ears while bathing 2. Treating upper respiratory infections quickly 3. Administering nose drops at bedtime 4. Isolating her child from other children

Treating upper respiratory infections quickly

A patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD) is prescribed levodopa. The medication therapy can be considered effective when the healthcare provider assesses improvement in which of the following? 1. Hearing 2. Visual acuity 3. Appetite 4. Urinary frequency

Urinary frequency

Subjective data from a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) includes facial muscle spasms accompanied by stabbing pain. The patient states, "It gets worse during meals when I'm chewing food." The healthcare provider determines that these symptoms are most likely due to a lesion on which cranial nerve? 1. VI 2. V 3. VII 4. VIII

V

You are assessing the diagnostic testing results for a patient that has rheumatoid arthritis. What result is NOT an indicator of this disease? 1. Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation 2. X-ray imaging showing osteophyte formation 3. Positive c-reactive protein 4. Positive rheumatoid factor

X-ray imaging showing osteophyte formation

A summer camp nurse and a parent of 10-yr-old boy with JIA talk about appropriate physical activities for a child. Which of the following activities should be included? (Select all apply) 1. Yoga 2. Swimming 3. Dodgeball 4. Reading book 5. Stationary Bicycling

Yoga Swimming Stationary Bicycling

The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD). Which of the following findings would the healthcare provider anticipate?(Select all that apply) 1. Bradykinesia 2. Daytime sleepiness 3. Kyphosis 4. Depression 5. Receptive aphasia 6. Exophthalamos

bradykinesia daytime sleepiness kyphosis depression

When assessing a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), which of the following would require immediate action by the healthcare provider? 1. Paresthesia and tremor 2. Nystagmus and diplopia 3. Dysphagia and congested cough 4. Fatigue and depression

dysphagia and congested cough

A patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) is admitted to the medical unit. When assessing the patient, which of the following will the healthcare expect to identify? 1. Nystagmus 2. Resting tremors 3. Flaccid paralysis 4. Scanning speech 5. Seizures

nystagmus scanning speech

Which of these assessment findings should the healthcare provider expect to identify as an early clinical characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS)? 1. Muscle atrophy 2. Dementia 3. Vision loss 4. Clonus

vision loss