NUR 612: EXAM 4 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS.
1) Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder
resulting in the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Which part of the
brain is affected with PD?
1. Substantia nigra
2. Cingulate gyrus
3. Hippocampus
4. Hypothalamus -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1. Substantia nigra
2) According to studies, which of the following is true regarding cerebrovascular
disease?
1. It accounts for 20% to 50% of seizures in older adults.
2. It accounts for 10% of seizures in older adults.
3. Sixty percent of patients with stroke are at risk of developing
seizures within 5 years.
4. Transient ischemic attacks have a relatively high incidence of
seizures. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1. It accounts for 20% to 50%
of seizures in older adults.
, 3) Mr. Fitzgerald has seizure conditions due to a recent accident causing traumatic
brain injury (TBI). A nurse practitioner is tasked with giving the patient and his
family information on home care. Which of the following should be included in
the patient/family education?
1. Referral to an internist.
2. Lifestyle considerations.
3. Use of protective gear.
4. Referral for group therapy -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 2. Lifestyle
considerations.
4) Mr. Newman developed a sudden onset of severe headache, weakness on one
side of his body, difficulty speaking, and loss of balance. He was immediately
admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of hemorrhagic stroke. Which of the
following is the manifestation of a hemorrhagic stroke?
1. Leak or rupture in an artery wall.
2. Leak or rupture in a venous wall.
3. Blockage in the heart.
4. Blockage of an artery -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1. Leak or rupture
in an artery wall.
5) Neurological assessment of the older adult requires specific tools and
considerations to assess patient mental status. Which of the following should be
used to assess patient cognition?
1. Administer SLUMS, a short dementia assessment.
2. Administer MoCA v 7.1, a 12-item assessment to detect mild
neurocognitive disorders.
3. Administer testing of cranial nerve III.
4. Administer Mini-Cog, a three-word recall with clock drawing
capability. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 4. Administer Mini-Cog, a
three-word recall with clock drawing capability.
ANSWERS.
1) Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder
resulting in the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Which part of the
brain is affected with PD?
1. Substantia nigra
2. Cingulate gyrus
3. Hippocampus
4. Hypothalamus -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1. Substantia nigra
2) According to studies, which of the following is true regarding cerebrovascular
disease?
1. It accounts for 20% to 50% of seizures in older adults.
2. It accounts for 10% of seizures in older adults.
3. Sixty percent of patients with stroke are at risk of developing
seizures within 5 years.
4. Transient ischemic attacks have a relatively high incidence of
seizures. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1. It accounts for 20% to 50%
of seizures in older adults.
, 3) Mr. Fitzgerald has seizure conditions due to a recent accident causing traumatic
brain injury (TBI). A nurse practitioner is tasked with giving the patient and his
family information on home care. Which of the following should be included in
the patient/family education?
1. Referral to an internist.
2. Lifestyle considerations.
3. Use of protective gear.
4. Referral for group therapy -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 2. Lifestyle
considerations.
4) Mr. Newman developed a sudden onset of severe headache, weakness on one
side of his body, difficulty speaking, and loss of balance. He was immediately
admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of hemorrhagic stroke. Which of the
following is the manifestation of a hemorrhagic stroke?
1. Leak or rupture in an artery wall.
2. Leak or rupture in a venous wall.
3. Blockage in the heart.
4. Blockage of an artery -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1. Leak or rupture
in an artery wall.
5) Neurological assessment of the older adult requires specific tools and
considerations to assess patient mental status. Which of the following should be
used to assess patient cognition?
1. Administer SLUMS, a short dementia assessment.
2. Administer MoCA v 7.1, a 12-item assessment to detect mild
neurocognitive disorders.
3. Administer testing of cranial nerve III.
4. Administer Mini-Cog, a three-word recall with clock drawing
capability. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 4. Administer Mini-Cog, a
three-word recall with clock drawing capability.
