Multiple Sclerosis || Questions Answered with Absolute
Accuracy.
Which statements reflect accurate information related to multiple sclerosis? Select all that apply.
Acute disorder of the peripheral nervous system
Chronic, progressive autoimmune disorder
Equal presentation in males and females
Increased prevalence seen in colder climates
Seen more in Caucasians as compared with Hispanic-Americans correct answers
Which findings are consistent with the relapsing-remitting type of multiple sclerosis? Select all
that apply.
Exacerbations with development of new symptoms
Symptoms that present continuously without remission
Temporary plateaus during exacerbation states
Relapses last days or months
Progression toward general deterioration during exacerbations correct answers
The nurse is observing a patient with a history of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following
findings would the nurse note as being associated with the disease process?
Hypertension
Ankle clonus
Steady gait
Blurred vision correct answers Blurred vision
When performing laboratory testing, which test would be ordered to rule out the possibility of
other infectious or inflammatory disorders in the differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme to detect the presence of Lyme disease
Antinuclear antibodies to confirm the presence of sarcoidosis
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate to detect vitamin B12deficiency
Rapid plasma reagin to detect neurosyphilis correct answers
Sharon, a 58-year-old female client, presents to the hospital with an exacerbation of multiple
sclerosis (MS) symptoms. She was diagnosed with the disease 4 years ago after noticing some
unusual muscle movement and weakness. She continues to work full-time so that she can
maintain her health insurance coverage for herself and her two sons in college. In performing the
health admission assessment, the nurse identifies several abnormalities. Which clinical
symptoms are associated with MS? Select all that apply.
Migraine headache
Bladder infection
Hypertension
Numbness in legs
Increased thirst correct answers Bladder infection
Numbness in legs
Accuracy.
Which statements reflect accurate information related to multiple sclerosis? Select all that apply.
Acute disorder of the peripheral nervous system
Chronic, progressive autoimmune disorder
Equal presentation in males and females
Increased prevalence seen in colder climates
Seen more in Caucasians as compared with Hispanic-Americans correct answers
Which findings are consistent with the relapsing-remitting type of multiple sclerosis? Select all
that apply.
Exacerbations with development of new symptoms
Symptoms that present continuously without remission
Temporary plateaus during exacerbation states
Relapses last days or months
Progression toward general deterioration during exacerbations correct answers
The nurse is observing a patient with a history of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following
findings would the nurse note as being associated with the disease process?
Hypertension
Ankle clonus
Steady gait
Blurred vision correct answers Blurred vision
When performing laboratory testing, which test would be ordered to rule out the possibility of
other infectious or inflammatory disorders in the differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme to detect the presence of Lyme disease
Antinuclear antibodies to confirm the presence of sarcoidosis
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate to detect vitamin B12deficiency
Rapid plasma reagin to detect neurosyphilis correct answers
Sharon, a 58-year-old female client, presents to the hospital with an exacerbation of multiple
sclerosis (MS) symptoms. She was diagnosed with the disease 4 years ago after noticing some
unusual muscle movement and weakness. She continues to work full-time so that she can
maintain her health insurance coverage for herself and her two sons in college. In performing the
health admission assessment, the nurse identifies several abnormalities. Which clinical
symptoms are associated with MS? Select all that apply.
Migraine headache
Bladder infection
Hypertension
Numbness in legs
Increased thirst correct answers Bladder infection
Numbness in legs
